Yuko

I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed meeting Yuko. If you’re hesitant or feel a bit shy go give it a try ! I now really look forward to booking a lesson and having a conversation. Our discussions are varied and interesting, and I feel much more comfortable speaking Japanese. Yuko is kind and supportive. She asks questions and keeps the conversation flowing naturally. She’s also patient and gives you the time you need to express yourself, even if you make mistakes, and then helps you correct them afterward. I can only highly recommend Yuko—you’ll be looking forward to your next lesson with her too!

Yuko is a hidden gem. She is fun to talk to and offers a lot of speaking practice in the lessons. Her patience and support is encouraging and has only made me want to study more. The lessons feel thoughtful as they are centered around important and relevant topics for what I am studying Japanese for. The homework is also solid for reviewing and practicing grammar points. She is prudent with her messages for both the homework and planning lessons. I like the interactiveness of our practices of exchanging dialog. If I make a mistake she corrects it and helps me understand it. Before taking her lessons, I always felt speaking in another language was nerve-racking but I am glad to have taken this chance with Yuko.

Another good lesson with Yuko. Lessons are structure so that we get lots of practice with certain phrases and topics. I enjoyed our conversation practicing expressing time and order of events. The material provided is also useful for reviewing and practicing outside of the meetings. I look forward to our next lesson!

Yuko-sensei was warm, well-prepared, and easy to learn with. She brought a clear structure with topics for all levels, and the new grammar she introduced felt natural in conversation. Looking forward to more lessons! Thank you.