Sometimes it's a little hard to explain why a teacher is really, really good. Eri-sensei is smart and obviously experienced. She is also always engaged in the lesson and in making sure the student is learning. She somehow manages to do this while making the lessons enjoyable and not stressful which is truly an art.

さすがえり先生！she makes her own lesson material and I think she should publish it. Seriously, I've been self studying for 4 years and tried so many different books and online resources. Her material is so helpful and interesting! Conversations are natural and fun and I learn so much every time!

最初のレッスンのおかげで、エリー先生の教え方がよく分かりました。先生はとても親切で、説明も分かりやすく、良い例をたくさん挙げてくれます。次のレッスンが楽しみです。ありがとうございました。

100回目のレッスンを受けました！ えり先生には、もうすぐ3年間、優しくて真面目に教えていただいています。 参考になる資料を作ってくださったり、私の言ったことを直してくださったりしながら、リラックスして学べる環境を作ってくださって、本当に感謝しています。 毎回の会話が楽しくて、たくさん学べています。 これからもよろしくお願いします！

Very professional, skilled and friendly -- an excellent teacher!

Ellie/Eri is a very good teacher. She gets me to struggle through grammar lessons which I appreciate so, so much. I need to do this and it would be easier for her to just let me completely slack off, but she gets me improve and motivates me to keep studying Japanese.