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Motoe
Japanese
Native
English
Turkish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other

From Japan

Living in Other, Turkey

Flexible, beginner-friendly Japanese lessons with manga, and global perspective. Hello, I am Motoe, originally from Osaka, Japan, and currently residing in Türkiye. With a diverse international background, I have lived in the UK, Botswana, Tokyo, and Osaka, gaining extensive multicultural experience. Also traveld to 18 countries. Professionally, I work as a freelance web graphic designer. My personal interests include handcrafting, particularly crochet, and art. I am an avid enthusiast of Japanese subculture, engaging with manga on a daily basis. I look forward to facilitating engaging Japanese language conversations centered around these shared interests. こんにちは!私はもとえです。大阪出身で、今トルコに住んでいます。イギリス、ボツワナ、東京、大阪に住んでいました。趣味はハンドメイドです。漫画をよく読んでいます。アニメの話題もできます。他にWebグラフィックデザイナーもしています。 I have been working as a Japanese teacher on italki for over one and half year and have conducted more than 1,700 lessons. I offer conversation-focused courses as well as structured beginner courses using textbooks. I strive to provide clear and systematic explanations, respond carefully and accurately to all student questions, and give practical, personalized feedback by identifying each learner’s strengths and areas for improvement. 日本語講師として1年半以上活動し、1,700回以上のレッスンを担当。会話力向上コースに加え、初心者向けに教科書を使用した基礎コースも提供。分かりやすい説明を心がけ、生徒からの質問に丁寧に対応しています。また、それぞれの学習状況を把握し、課題や改善点をアドバイスをします。 Basically we will have a conversation in Japanese and English. Also I can explain in Turkish. If you have special theme, let me know before the class. 基本的に会話コースは、日本語か英語で会話する形式です。トルコ語で説明もできます。話したいテーマがあれば、事前にメッセージで教えてください。
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  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
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Student KseniyaBelarus flag
Kseniya
19 Japanese lessons
Great teacher,11 out of 10. Having so much fun learning Japanese with Motoe-san
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Amanda
9 Japanese lessons
Motoe is a great teacher - she explained the resources that she uses and also helped me with vocab. I felt comfortable speaking even though I am a beginner! ありがと!
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Vivien
3 Japanese lessons
This was a great first lesson. Lots to learn and Motoe-san has a lot of patience! Domo Arigato!
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Kseniya
19 Japanese lessons
I already had over 3 weeks of lessons with Motoe and I’m progressing so fast. She provides very engaging lessons, always positive attitude and lots of smiles, she supports me a lot and I feel very comfortable to speak even I’m a total beginner. She caters lessons for my needs very well. I now take lessons 3 times a week this is how much I love it and I want to continue learning with Motoe for as long as she accepts me as a student :)!
Student Zachary DavisUnited States flag
Zachary Davis
46 Japanese lessons
I am leaving for Japan in two days, so today's lesson was incredibly useful. We focused on shopping at flea markets and learned the Japanese names for many of the items I plan to buy during my trip. My teacher always does a great job tailoring lessons to my specific needs and travel goals. The explanations were clear, practical, and easy to remember. I feel much more confident about communicating while shopping in Japan. Thank you for another excellent lesson!
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Charmaine
40 Japanese lessons
Teacher Motoe is always so patient. Even when I make mistakes or forget things we have already covered, she patiently and calmly explains them again - this makes learning with her enjoyable!