I have now been having Japanese lessons with Akiko for a year. Akiko is a dedicated and professional teacher who is always very patient and supportive. I have very much enjoyed my lessons with Akiko and in particular the steady improvement in my Japanese. I am looking forward to many more lessons with Akiko and would highly recommend her to anyone who wishes to learn Japanese.

Akiko-san has made this journey learning Japanese so uplifting! I was intimidated at first to learn the Japanese language and so glad I started with sensai. Akiko-san encourages me to keep fighting and not to worry about making mistakes. It means a lot to have a teacher who is not only patient, but she also believes in her students to have the confidence to achieve their goals! Akiko-san also has so many great teaching materials that are so helpful in and outside of class! Her classes are fun, organized, and interactive. Time flys by whenever I have a lesson! Todays class we did review with speaking practice, Hiragana writing practice, new vocabulary, and now starting to learn how to tell and ask the time. I am looking forward to our future lessons. Thank you Akiko-san for all your hard work!

Lovely conversation with some difficult topics pushing my vocabulary into new spaces. Excited for our next conversation!

It is always fun talking with Akiko-sensei! It feels like catching up with a friend rather than studying, which is perfect for me. I can practice using Japanese in a natural way and learn vocabulary and grammar in a real context.

Great conversation that continues to stretch the way I express myself, making me more comfortable with some of the vocabulary and grammar I've learned so far.

Great conversation practice with supportive nudges towards improving style and clarity.