Yasuka

Yasuka? More like YASSSSSSSSuka! This phenomenal tutor is everything you could want in a tutor, and more. Equipped & certified to teach both Japanese AND English, she is exceptional at navigating a wide range of linguistic levels. Not only that, but she is already familiar with a wide variety of resources, and has even compiled HER OWN resources!!! I could not recommend her more highly. My only complaint is that her time zone results in me having my lessons at 10:00pm, which is definitely less than ideal. That being said, I've just booked another 5 lessons for 午後十時, so that should say something (I think I've finished 10 or so lessons so far). I could keep ranting, but I'll just recommend that you take a few lessons with her yourself--- 頑張って! Sincerely, a grateful Japanese language newbie. (ps: If you're going to japan, her knowledge-- along with her "[last minute trip to Japan travel guide]" is extremely helpful!!!)

I’ve been working with Yasuka for a couple of months now and am feeling more confident in understanding and speaking Japanese everyday, the lessons have quickly become a highlight of my week. I am always impressed with her ability to foresee where I will have difficulties as a native English speaker and guide me through them. I highly recommend working with Yasuka if you wish to learn Japanese and have fun along the way.

Yasuka was incredibly friendly, helpful, and patient! Despite slight technical issues on my end she remained extremely understanding and patient! She always kept the conversation going and made sure I was comfortable as well when I was unsure of what to say next. Would highly recommend working with Yasuka!

I am a beginner student and Yasuka and I are working through the Genki I textbook. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her teaching. She explains each grammar point as presented in Genki effectively and concisely. She then provides you with even more context, rule exceptions, and real world applications. I consider myself a curious student and Yasuka always takes the time to answer my (many) questions and I really appreciate that. I always look forward to our lessons! If you are a beginner student like myself, I cannot recommend Yasuka enough. She will provide the guidance and focus that you need to improve week by week.

日本語を教える先生同士、使っているテキストや、生徒さんの話、教え方についておしゃべりしました。 普段先生同士で話すことはほぼないので、とても勉強になりました。 ありがとうございました :D

I've really been enjoying taking lessons with Yasuka-Sensei! Speaking has always been my weakest skill, and I often struggle to put into words what I want to convey. Yasuka-Sensei is always patient with me and continues to give me plenty of opportunities to practice. I can already tell that I'm starting to improve and feel more confident with speaking!