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Learn Japanese with the teacher NORIKO.Japan flag
5.0

1,547 Lessons

NORIKO
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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English
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JLPT受験対策、大学・大学院受験面接対策レッスンが人気です! 私の名前はNorikoです。日本人です。 日本語学校で日本語を教えて13年目です。2024年度から始まった第1回日本語教員試験に合格しました。日本の文化にもくわしく、着物の着付けの先生の資格ももっています。 東京に20年以上住んでいますが、関西出身で関西弁も話すことができます。 趣味は旅行で、今まで19か国に旅しました。Jpopと日本のドラマ、映画に興味があり、また3人の子どもを持つ母親で、家庭料理が得意です。 My name is Noriko. I’m Japanese. I’ve been teaching Japanese for 13years at Japanese language school. And I passed the 1st Japanese Language Teacher Exam, I'm also familiar with Japanese culture, and qualified as a kimono dressing teacher. I've lived in Tokyo for over 20 years, but I'm from Kansai area, so I can speak Kansai dialect as well. My hobby is traveling, and I have traveled to 19 countries so far. I'm interested in J-pop and J-dramas and movies, and good at home cooking. 私は日本語学校で、主に日本の専門学校や大学・大学院を受験したい留学生に、日本語を教えてきたので、面接対策・JLPTの受験指導ができます。 また、日本映画、アニメ、TV番組、日本観光、日本料理、日本文化のクラスも担当してきたので、いろいろなアプローチで日本語と日本文化を教えることができます。 I have taught Japanese mainly to international students who want to take the entrance exams for Japanese vocational schools, universities, and graduate schools, so I can give guidance for interview tests and JLPT exams. And I have also been in charge of classes on Japanese movies, anime, TV programs, tourism, cuisine, culture, so I can teach about Japan and Japanese culture with various approaches. JLPT・N3~N1受験用の文法、日本文化(茶道・華道など)・日本映画・日本料理などの日本文化をテキストやPPT、レアリアを使って教えます。 I will teach you JLPT / N3-N1 exam grammar, Japanese culture (tea ceremony, flower arrangement, etc.), Japanese movies, Japanese cuisine, etc. using textbooks, PPT, and realia.

USD 13.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kiko.Japan flag
5.0

1,898 Lessons

Kiko
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Professional TeacherBusinessTest Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
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Learn natural Japanese for conversation & JLPT|Clear grammar in English 👍 I am a certified Japanese language teacher with over five years of experience teaching online, at language schools, and at universities. I hold the national qualification of Registered Japanese Language Teacher, established in Japan in 2025. With a background in educational psychology, professional work experience, and advanced English skills, I offer flexible, student-centered lessons tailored to your goals! Looking forward to seeing you in my lesson!レッスンで会えるのを楽しみにしています✨ **I request you to turn on your camera during the lesson to facilitate smoother communication. Only the student can enter the classroom.

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher RYOTA.Japan flag
5.0

2,629 Lessons

RYOTA
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
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Absolute beginners are WELCOME ! Certified Japanese teacher with Over 2,000 online Lesson I'm certified Japanese teacher and I have been teaching Japanese since 2009 on italki. I always enjoy teaching and seeing my students improve their Japanese. I am a teacher but I have been studying English and Spanish so I fully understand the difficulty to learn other languages. As I have lived in Tokyo for about 10 years I speak standard Japanese other than Kansai dialect ( 関西弁). I also speak English and Spanish other than Japanese. So don't worry if you have trouble understanding Japanese I can also explain in English as well.

USD 6.50/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Min.
5.0

4,144 Lessons

Min
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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Korean
Native
·English
·Chinese (Mandarin)
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My mother-tongue is Korean. But I've learned English, Japanese and Chinese. So I truly understand how difficult learning languages is. I'm very positive, patient and enthusiastic. And I prepare each lesson only for A student. For example, if a student has a tendency to make mistakes using the present perfect, I usually prepare more focused lessons that he or she can repeatedly practice using the present perfect. I believe you could learn more through the mistakes that you make. And I will be there for you to correct or coach whenever you need it. You are going to be very very proud of yourself in the end. Let's have fun learning!!

USD 34.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tomaliko.
5.0

7,599 Lessons

Tomaliko
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Russian
·Serbian
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💖Over 13 years of teaching experience🇷🇺🇷🇸🇬🇧✨✨ Век живи - век учись ! Знание сила. Знающий не говорит, говорящий не знает. Путь в тысячу вёрст начинается с первого шага. 知識は力なり、知る者は言わず言う者は知らず、千里の道も一歩から 😺Здравствуйте, дорогие мои студенты ! Я здесь давно преподаю японский язык, точнее более 13 лет. У каждого разные цели. Кто-то стремится сдать экзамен, а кто-то хочет путешествовать в Японию. Расскажите, какие у вас есть цели. Я очень открытый и гибкий человек. Вы даже можете учиться с вашим другом ( или с подругой ). ✨Увидимся на занятиях. https://t.me/sasha_studies_languages_japanese

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Cherry.
5.0

2,692 Lessons

Cherryid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

I completed the 420-hour Japanese teacher training course! Japanese teacher license ー Completed the 420-hour Japanese teacher training course. Proofreader ― It is a qualification to check misspellings in publications. Children's English Instructor ― It is a qualification to teach English to children. TEFL and TESOL --- This is an International English teacher's license.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Satomi.
5.0

3,914 Lessons

Satomiid verified
Professional TeacherBusinessTest PreparationKids
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
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Certified Teacher for both adults and children. Absolute beginners and kids are welcome!! ☺️ Would you like to study Japanese with a friendly teacher in a fun environment? Lessons in a relaxed atmosphere will help you improve your Japanese effectively. Hello, my name is Satomi. I live in Aichi prefecture and am currently work as a Japanese Language Teacher. I like traveling all over the world and have been to Canada, America, Australia, England, Thai, Korea etc. so far. My personality is: easygoing, friendly and cheerful:) 初めまして。さとみです。私は日本の愛知県に住んでいます。私は日本語教師として愛知県で働いています。旅行が大好きで、今までたくさんの国へ行きました。みなさんの日本語勉強のサポートができたら嬉しいです! Me as a Teacher I completed "Japanese Language Teacher training course (420hours)" and "Training to teach children Japanese". I have taught at Japanese language school for 8+ years. Before working as a teacher, I had taught Japanese to foreigners as a volunteer. I have studied abroad in Canada, therefore I understand how difficult it is to learn a foreign language. Based on these my experiences, I think of what student's needs and wants are and support them in my lessons. I've been teaching Japanese 10,000+ lessons to over 500 people so I have the knowledge to teach students at various levels. If you tell me what you want to study about Japanese before the lessons, I will prepare for it. Each student has different level and different characteristic, so I will custom the lessons for each student. My lessons are... ◎ General Japanese class ◎ Kids Japanese class ◎ Conversation class ◎ JLPT Class (N5-N2) and more!

USD 13.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Nana.
5.0

1,033 Lessons

Nana
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Professional TeacherTest PreparationTechnologyBusiness
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
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Certified Teacher🌸Ex-Software Engineer🌸Intermediate & Advanced🌸JLPT 文法、読み物、ビジネス、面接対策など Please take a moment to read the lesson description before booking / レッスンを予約する前に、レッスンの詳細ページを必ず確認してください🙏🏻 Hello! I'm Nana. I am a nationally certified Japanese language teacher. I also have over 10 years of experience working as a software engineer in Japan. I use these experiences to support intermediate and advanced learners through a variety of lessons, such as general Japanese, JLPT preparation, and business Japanese. During the lessons, if there's anything you don't understand, please don't hesitate to ask questions! I believe asking questions is one of the best ways to deepen your understanding. Please don’t worry too much about making mistakes🍀 I’ll make sure you feel comfortable and supported during the lessons! I was born in Hokkaido and now live in Tokyo. I also studied in Australia for a year. Besides teaching, I also love gardening and spending time with my rabbit🐇 こんにちは!ななです。 わたしは日本語教師の国家資格(登録日本語教員)を持っています。 また、日本のIT企業で10年以上、ソフトウェアエンジニアとして働いた経験もあります。 これらの経験を活かして、一般的な日本語、JLPT対策、ビジネス日本語など、中級から上級の学習者向けのさまざまなレッスンを行っています。 もしレッスン中にわからないことがあれば、ぜひお気軽に質問してください! 質問をすることは、日本語の理解を深めることに、とても役立つと考えています。 そして、まちがえることを心配しすぎないでくださいね🍀 みなさんが安心してレッスンを受けられるように、サポートしたいと思っています! わたしは北海道出身で、今は東京に住んでいます。 オーストラリアに1年留学したこともあります。 日本語を教えること以外では、ガーデニングや、ペットのうさぎも大好きです🐇 🔔Important Notes / 大切なお知らせ - All lessons are conducted in Japanese. - Cancellations and rescheduling are not available within 24 hours of the lesson. - レッスンはすべて日本語で行われます。 - 24時間以内のキャンセルや日時変更は行えません。

USD 11.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Chieko Osugi.
5.0

5,736 Lessons

Chieko Osugi
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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English
·Filipino (Tagalog)
·Hungarian
·Indonesian
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Enjoy speaking Japanese! Japanese is FUN!! (See Youtube @chiekoosugi233) Born and raised in Kyoto, I’ve called many countries home—USA, Philippines, Indonesia, Tunisia, India, Uruguay, Hungary—and now split my time between Japan and New Zealand. My life has been a journey of connecting with people from all walks of life, embracing new cultures, and diving into languages (I’ve studied ten so far!). I love sharing this global perspective with my students and believe language is the key to understanding the world. If you’re curious about Japanese language and culture, or want to learn from someone who truly understands the excitement and challenges of learning a new language, I’d love to meet you!

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher AKI | N1/N2 Reading.
4.9

262 Lessons

AKI | N1/N2 Readingid verified
Professional TeacherTest Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
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JLPT N1/N2 Reading Strategy|Structured Exam Preparation My teaching style is analytical, structured, and goal-oriented. Students say I explain grammar clearly, but what makes my lessons different is the strategy training for JLPT reading. We don’t just read. We break down the structure of the text. We learn how exam questions are created. We practice solving efficiently. Advanced Japanese is abstract and layered. I teach you how to navigate that complexity. Mistakes are welcome — they are clues to improve your score.

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher NAOYA.
5.0

8,701 Lessons

NAOYA
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Professional TeacherTest PreparationKids
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

Feel free to contact me or take a trial lesson! I'd love to help you achieve your goal! よろしくおねがいします! こんにちは。直哉(なおや)と 申(もう)します! Hello!! I'm Naoya. わたしのプロフィールを見(み)てくれて、ありがとうございます。 Thank you for visiting my profile page. わたしは大阪(おおさか)で生(う)まれ、大阪(おおさか)で育(そだ)ちました。 I was born and raised in Osaka. 今(いま)は北海道(ほっかいどう)に住(す)んでいます。 I'm living in Hokkaido now. 以前(いぜん)、 わたしはカナダに1年(いちねん)ぐらい住(す)んでいました。 I lived in Canada for about 1 year. それから、カナダのラーメン屋(や)で仕事(しごと)をしていました。 And I was working at a ramen restaurant in Canada. わたしはいろいろな外国(がいこく)の文化(ぶんか)を知(し)ることが大好(だいす)きです。 I love knowing about several cultures in foreign countries. また、アニメや音楽(おんがく)、ゲーム、日本(にほん)の文化(ぶんか)などを紹介(しょうかい)することも大好(だいす)きです。 Also, I love introducing anime, music, games and culture in Japan. [For adult learners] I offer several lessons to learners depending upon what you want to improve. You can refer to the following things in order to decide which lesson to take. If you want to mainly focus on : conversation : Take “Free Japanese conversation“. comprehensive skill/JLPT preparation/Japanese for travel preparation etc. : Take “Custom-made lesson“. kid's education : Take “Japanese for kids“. [For parents and guardians of children who want to learn Japanese] First, I'll check the proficiency level of your children and make a custom-made lesson plan. I normally use several resources such as textbooks, slides, flashcards, quiz and so forth to keep kids motivated and not to bore them. Feel free to contact me! See you soon!

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Jack Takahashi Mao.
5.0

2,909 Lessons

Jack Takahashi Mao
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Professional TeacherMedical
Speaks :Japanese
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·English
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U.S -Based Linguist, Medical Interpreter, TESOL Chinese/Japanese/English Professional Teacher I hold two Masters degrees from the University of Colorado - Japanese Language and Civilization, and Linguistics. The former provided me with extensive training in translation, interpretation, and literary analysis from both historical and modern perspectives. Linguistics offered me the theoretical and practical basis for teaching a foreign language. I am especially interested in applying phonetic and phonological strategies to classroom teaching in order to prepare students for a native-like pronunciation and intuition. I am a native Chinese Mandarin speaker with Japanese heritage. With the educational training mentioned above, I am capable of teaching both languages.

USD 13.50/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kei Japanese teacher.
5.0

1,218 Lessons

Kei Japanese teacherid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
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Certified Japanese teacher who used to hang out with super famous J-POP musicians For beginners I use teaching materials and focus on the Genki textbook. For JLPT I use a JLPT textbook. I published a book about how to get high scores on exams using only short term study and it's best seller on Amazon so I certainly know plenty of tips. Let's study efficiently together! I know many Japanese learners have headaches for particles like the difference between 'が’ and 'は', 'に’and 'で’, 自動詞(はいる)and 他動詞(いれる). As a professional teacher, I am willing to explain and practice with you. You can book my trial lesson directly.But ask me if you have a question. *Recently, I receive many inquiries without questions.Please kindly clarify your question when you message me.

USD 8.90/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher FURUYA.
5.0

2,776 Lessons

FURUYA
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Professional TeacherBusiness
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
·English
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私は日本の1兆円企業で部門長を務めた、唯一の日本語教師です。ビジネス、大学院・会社の面接試験、論文作成、SDGs、プレゼンテーションにお取り組みの方、どうぞ歓迎いたします。 ⭐️ I worked as a general manager for a $10 billion Japanese company. I can help those who want to learn authentic business Japanese for job interviews, promotions to management positions. ⭐️I have scientific and engineering backgrounds. I majored in mechanical engineering and worked in R&D fields for 35 years. I can help you in scientific and engineering genres. ⭐️I had business stay at ShenZheng, Shanghai, Suzhou in China and Rochester in USA. 🌟私は日本の1兆円企業で部門長を務めた、唯一の日本語教師です。日本企業の入社面接を受ける方、マネージャーへの昇進・昇格面接を受ける方を、ご支援いたします。 🌟私は理工学系のバックグラウンドを持つ日本語教師です。機械工学を専攻して、技術者・エンジニアとして35年間 研究開発の仕事をしました。理工系・エンジニアリングのテーマで皆さんをご支援いたします。 🌟中国の 深圳・上海・蘇州、アメリカのロチェスターに出張・滞在したことがあります。お世話になった皆さまに感謝しています。 ⭐️You can learn authentic lesson for job interviews and promotions to management positions at Japanese companies. 🌟入社面接、マネージャーへの昇進・昇格面接へのレッスンを行い、模擬面接が受講できます ⭐️SDGs activities: I am working for Sustainable Development Goals No.1, 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15; such as pro-bono teacher, paperless education, local community activities, providing educational resources to children without parents and mountain minorities. ■Cancellation, Change, and Refund Policy If you do not contact us at least 24 hours in advance, Lesson will not be able to cancel or reschedule. Lesson fees will not be refunded. ■Lesson time The lesson will be completed 5 minutes before the end time. ■注意)キャンセル・変更・返金について ・ 24時間前までにご連絡いただけない場合は、レッスンのキャンセル・日程変更はお受けできません。レッスン料は返金されませんので、ご了承ください。 ■注意)レッスン時間 ・終了時刻の5分前にはレッスンが完了いたします。

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Keisuke.
5.0

3,954 Lessons

Keisuke
id verified
Professional TeacherTechnology
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

Relax & Speak! 間違えても大丈夫。答えるだけで終わらない「質問する3ステップ」で、緊張ゼロの自然な日本語会話へ! 「間違えたらどうしよう」と緊張して頭が真っ白になった経験はありませんか? AIとは気軽に話せるのに、生身の人間を前にすると言葉に詰まってしまう・・・そんな悩みを持つ生徒さんが、今では自分から堂々と会話を切り出せるようになっています。 語学学習のゴールは「言いたいことが言えること」、そして「相手の話が聞けること」の2つだけです。 そのために最も大切なのは、知識の詰め込みではなく「緊張をほどき、安心して失敗できる環境(Safe Space)」です。心理学・教育学の知見を取り入れ、まるで落ち着いたカフェにいるようなリラックスした空気づくりを徹底しています。 私のレッスンでは、受け身にならず自然に言葉が出てくる「3ステップ実践アプローチ」を取り入れています。 1 - 先生の質問・リアルなフレーズを聞く(日本人が本当によく使う自然な表現をインプット) 2 - 意味を理解して丸ごと覚える(発音やイントネーションのコツも伝授) 3 - 先生に同じ質問を投げ返してみる(自分から会話をリードする練習) 会話は「質問する側」に回ることで一気に主導権を握れます。相手の返答に対する関心が高まり、記憶の定着や「話せた!」という手応えが格段に変わります。 【レッスン外の自学自習も徹底サポート】 「レッスン内だけで終わらない上達サイクル」を作るため、AIツールや音読を活用した「独り言学習」の手順や、YouTube・ポッドキャストを使った効果的なインプット法もお伝えします。自学で準備した表現を、安心できるレッスン空間でどんどん試してください。 ◆ 提供レッスン内容 ・ネイティブとのリラックス・フリートーク(質問力と会話継続力の強化) ・興味に合わせたカスタムトピック(料理・キャンプ飯、音楽、映画、アニメ、歴史など) ・初級〜中級向け基礎レッスン(文法・語彙・発音をバランスよく定着) ・JLPTピンポイント対策(過去問分析と弱点補強) ・毎回のレッスン後フィードバック(使える表現・修正点のまとめをお届け) 毎回のセッションで新しい発見があり、終わった後に「気持ちが軽くなった!」と感じていただける時間をお約束します。まずは肩の力を抜いて、お気軽にお話ししましょう!

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ayano.K.
5.0

2,217 Lessons

Ayano.K
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Professional TeacherTest Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
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Qualified Japanese Teacher in Canada | Fun & Effective Lessons for All Levels 【Native Japanese Teacher & Language Learner】 Hi! I’m Ayano, a native Japanese speaker living in Canada since 2012. As a mother of 11-year-old twins and a dedicated student of Korean every day, I understand the commitment required to balance life and language study. I bring this empathy and patience to every lesson. 【Professional Qualifications】 * Certified: Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test. * Trained: Completed 420-hour (WJLC) and MTT (JIC) training courses. 【My Lessons:】 I believe speaking is the fastest way to improve. We focus on output and practical use. * Beginner (N5-N4): Genki I & II * Intermediate (N3-N2): Quartet I & II * Conversation: Marugoto (A1-B1) * Test Prep: Customized JLPT support. Let's reach your goals together. Book a trial lesson today! 【自己紹介】 こんにちは!日本語教師の文乃です。日本で生まれ育ったネイティブスピーカーです。2012年からカナダのアルバータ州に住んでおり、現在は11歳の双子の母として日々奮闘しています。 私自身も1年以上毎日韓国語を勉強し続けている「現役の言語学習者」です。新しい言葉を学ぶ楽しさと難しさをどちらも理解しているからこそ、皆さんの不安に寄り添い、楽しく丁寧にサポートすることができます。 【確かな指導実績】 専門知識に基づいた質の高い指導を行うため、以下の資格を保有しています。 * 日本語教育能力検定試験 合格 * WJLC 420時間日本語教師養成講座 修了 * JIC Language School 日本語MTT養成講座 修了 * 株式会社日学舎 日本語教え方講座 修了 【レッスンスタイルと教材】 スピーキングとアウトプットを重視したレッスンを行います。 提供中のクラス * 初級レベル: 『げんき I & II』(JLPT N5・N4相当) * 中級レベル: 『中級日本語カルテット I & II』(JLPT N3・N2相当) * 会話:『まるごと(A1-B1)』 * JLPT対策:試験合格に向けたカスタマイズ まずはトライアルレッスンでお会いしましょう!

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher HIRO O.
5.0

13 Lessons

HIRO O
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Professional TeacherTest Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

JLPT N4–N2 | Grammar to Conversation | English Support 日本語学習を通して、あなたの目標達成と新しいつながりづくりをサポートします。2026年4月より、オンライン日本語レッスンを本格的に再開しました。日本語教育は人と人をつなぐ大切な仕事だと考えています。レッスンでは、安心して学び、少しずつ自信をつけられる環境を大切にします。JLPT対策(N4〜N2)、会話力向上、ビジネス日本語など、目的に合わせて実践的に学べます。直接法を基本とし、必要に応じて英語でも説明可能です。 In April 2026, I fully resumed my online Japanese lessons. Through learning Japanese, I support you in achieving your goals and building new connections. I believe Japanese teaching connects people. In my lessons, students can learn with confidence and grow step by step. I offer practical lessons for your needs, including JLPT preparation (N4–N2), conversation practice, and Business Japanese. I mainly use the direct method, but can also explain in English when needed.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Emi.
5.0

4,397 Lessons

Emi
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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日本語ゼロでも大丈夫! 一緒に勉強しましょう。Don' t worry even if you are a beginner. I taught some elementary school students who came to Japan and didn't know Japanese at all. I taught them from Hiragana,greetings and also told them about life style in Japan. I was by their side and also supported school lessons. And I taught some International students how to prepare for JLPT. They enjoyed studying with quizzes I made. Now I teach some American students who have returned to America. 私は日本語ゼロで日本に住むことになった小学生に日本語を教えました。ひらがなや挨拶から始まり、日本での生活についても話しました。彼らのそばについて学校の授業のサポートもしました。 また、大学の留学生にJLPT対策のクイズを作り、楽しくクイズをしながらJLPTの勉強を教えました。 今、アメリカに戻ったアメリカの学生に日本語を教えています。

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Toshi.
5.0

2,270 Lessons

Toshi
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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English
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In the Top 1% of Japanese Teachers on iTalki 2022~ /10+ years of experience ※レッスンを予約する前にメッセージをください※ みなさん、はじめまして。わたしの名前はとしです。 日本の大阪に住んでいます。 日本語の先生です。10年以上日本や外国で日本語を教えています。 わたしの趣味はゲームと外国語を勉強することです。 今までに英語、スペイン語、ポルトガル語、インドネシア語を勉強しました。ですから、4つの外国語が少しわかります。 10年以上の講師経験があり、日本語講師資格を持っています。 持っている日本語講師資格:日本語教育能力検定試験合格(JEES)、日本語教師養成講座420時間コース修了 オンラインレッスンでのJLPT合格実績は以下の通りです。(2022年からオンラインレッスンスタート) 以下に書いてある合格者は全てオンラインレッスンの学生で、オフラインレッスンの学生は入っていません。 2026年7月JLPT N2合格者1名(中国) 2025年12月JLPT N2合格者1名(イギリス)          N3合格者1名(シンガポール) 2025年7月JLPT N2合格者1名(シンガポール) 2024年12月JLPT N1合格者1名(メキシコ)          N2合格者1名(イタリア) 2024年7月JLPT N1合格者1名(中国)          N3合格者1名(シンガポール) 2023年12月JLPT N1合格者1名(中国)          N2合格者1名(スイス)          N3合格者1名(ドイツ) 2023年7月JLPT N2合格者1名(中国)          N3合格者1名(オーストリア) 2022年12月JLPT N3合格者5名(アメリカ2名、中国、イタリア、ニカラグア) N4合格者1名(ブラジル) 2022年7月JLPT N4合格者1名(中国) わたしが日本語を教えるときは、あまり外国語を使いません。日本語で教えます。日本語だけのレッスンのほうが、早く上手になりますよ! 本当にわからないときは、少し外国語を使うかもしれませんが、ほとんど日本語で話します。日本語が上手になるように、がんばって日本語で話しましょう! ※日本語で日本語を教えます。英語やスペイン語、ポルトガル語、インドネシア語で教えません※ ※18歳以上の方を中心に教えています※

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Hiiro.
5.0

364 Lessons

Hiiroid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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Certified Japanese teacher with 7 years experience こんにちは!わたしはHiiroです。 I have a certification as a Japanese teacher and have worked at Japanese schools in Tokyo for 7 years. I always try to encourage students to talk as much as possible in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I will arrange flexible lessons to help you achieve your goals. For beginners I will share google documents with many illustrations. All my lessons are conversational. We will talk in Japanese as mush as possible but I can explain in simple English or Spanish if necessary. Through my lessons I hope to introduce Japanese culture, art, history...many great things to you.

USD 6.00/trial

What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,342,096 customer reviews

  • Ayuub

    Learning Japanese

    Takeo is an exceptional teacher who genuinely invests in your growth and progress. Thanks to his supportive guidance and practical conversation practice, I feel entirely confident heading into my upcoming trip and no longer hesitant to speak in person. Every lesson is structured, encouraging, and tailored to real-world scenarios. Highly recommended!

  • Stephanie

    Learning Japanese

    Maki-sensei is a very detailed and patient teacher who keeps class engaging by combining structured grammar and vocabulary lessons with everyday discussion topics and things I enjoy. I have learned a lot of new vocabulary from everyday topics like cooking to more difficult conversations such as world events and even slang. I've mentioned that I like writing and music, so she was very kind to incorporate creative exercises and I've even been able to analyze and interpret one of my favorite Japanese songs one lesson. Maki-sensei also provides notes and tips on mistakes I make while speaking, and I have been able to create flashcards to study and refer back because of this. These days, I can walk away from my computer while watching something in Japanese, and understand most of what is being said without subtitles, which is a big improvement from when I first started. Maki-sensei keeps class engaging so I can easily retain a lot of information. Thank you for all of your help and guidance!

  • Jimmy

    Learning Japanese

    I recently took Ako-Sensei's new "Drills, Drills, Drills" class and I highly recommend it for anyone who needs to iron out any of their weak points. Before the lesson, I gave Sensei a list of the topics I have been struggling with and she made a custom lesson for me to brush up on them and make the points stick. You'll be talking a lot if you take this class, so make sure to take plenty of water! Thank You for the lesson Ako-Sensei!

  • Romy

    Learning Japanese

    I took lessons with Sakura Yoko sensei to prepare for my trip to Japan. She listened very well to my needs, and adjusted accordingly. She also was very good at teaching and speaking Japanese at exactly the level that I needed. I really loved that she would actively correct me where I made a mistake and teach me how to say it in natural Japanese. For every lesson we agreed together on the topic beforehand, and she would always come prepared with a conversation and a scenario, from a dialogue to videos to use as a visual aid. Something else that was very helpful was that she would make notes during the lesson of words, phrases and grammar points and send those to me afterwards to study. I had a great time studying with her, and I feel much better prepared for me trip. I´m very thankful for the lessons and believe she went above and beyond so I could get the most out of it!

  • Anson N

    Anson N

    Learning Japanese

    Aika-sensei is an excellent teacher who is kind, encouraging, and patient. During our conversations, she asks questions that are at the right level to push me to improve and attempt to more challenging sentences, while keeping the conversation comfortable and enjoyable. My Japanese speaking ability has drastically improved since taking lessons with Aika-sensei. I would highly recommend her lessons!

  • Isaiah Gardner

    Isaiah Gardner

    Learning Japanese

    Highly recommend if you are an intermediate Japanese learner looking to speak more Japanese. We casually talk during the lesson and Hide creates your study materials based on what you talk about during the lesson. You end up learning a lot about what you would normally talk about in conversations in your native language and it feels personalized.

  • Lei “Stone” Zhang

    Learning Japanese

    Tomoko sensei is a very patient teacher. She always tries to understand what I mean first, and only then gives the right correction, so I never feel cut off mid-sentence. In our lessons she guided me through a full presentation in Japanese, and kept asking follow-up questions so the conversation never stalled. Highly recommended for anyone who needs Japanese for work.

  • Wade Bannister

    Wade Bannister

    Learning Japanese

    I highly recommend Hina Sensei for anyone who is looking to seriously improve their language skills, whether through the JLPT or otherwise. Thanks to Hina Sensei’s well structured lessons and thoughtful feedback, I’ve been able to make more progress than I thought possible. As a person who best learns by doing, I can read textbook explanations and examples all day and not truly understand. But Hina Sensei’s lessons always make me directly engage with the material right away and I learn so much faster this way. Hina Sensei also has tons of in-depth knowledge of the JLPT and learning and putting her strategies into action is really helping me improve. I know this test is a big challenge for me but with Hina Sensei’s guidance I think I’ve got a chance 😊

  • Annie

    Annie

    Learning Japanese

    We went through more reading strategies today. It was really hopeful to know how to read faster for different types of questions. Chieko’s lesson is always very structured where we go through the theory before diving into the practical and wrapping up with a summary. She’s also very encouraging despite me not being 100% sure and guessing answers which makes me feel at ease. When there is a word I don’t know she also encourages me think what it means as there are probably plenty of words in the JLPT that I won’t know.

  • Baim

    Learning Japanese

    YUU先生と一緒に16回レッスンを完成しました!🎉 先生のおかげで1ヶ月前に比べて、レベルアップしました🆙 推し活について話しながら日本語を勉強したいなら、ゆう先生と予約してみてください!📆 例えば、ラブライブのμ'sのメンバーに紹介した時、YUU先生に受身表現を教えられました。毎回新しい語彙や文型を学べるので、とても嬉しいです!😊

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