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Emiko - Tokyo, Japan£17
£17Private Japanese Lesson ― Conversation, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Academic Japanese
Trusted teacher: Hello, My name is Emi, and I’m a Japanese language tutor based in Tokyo. While working in an office, I also teach Japanese. I majored in economics at university and later spent over 20 years working in back-office roles at housing manufacturers, consulting firms, and nonprofit organizations. In 2005, I entered an art university, completed a master’s program in art studies while working, and am now writing my doctoral dissertation. I also work as a part-time lecturer, supporting students in their studies and guiding them in essay writing. About My Lessons The main goal of my lessons is to help you communicate smoothly and effectively with Japanese speakers. To achieve this, we focus on: • Expressing your thoughts clearly (speaking/writing) • Understanding what others are saying or writing (listening/reading) Customized Lessons I tailor each lesson to suit your goals, level, and interests. In our first lesson, I’ll ask you about your objectives and specific needs, so we can design a program just for you. Lessons are conducted primarily in Japanese, but I can assist in English if needed. I also have a basic understanding of Spanish, so feel free to relax and enjoy the lessons! Examples of Lessons I Offer • Practical conversation practice using natural Japanese (without textbooks) • Practice with materials like GENKI etc. • Reading news articles or short stories written in Japanese together Specialized Japanese Lessons • Japanese for the Workplace: Writing emails, communicating with colleagues and supervisors, and understanding Japanese business culture • Academic Japanese: Reading academic texts, writing reports and theses, and using language suitable for scholarly discussions (especially in fields such as art, culture, literature, society, and philosophy) My Approach to Japanese Learning My own experience of learning English and Spanish has helped me understand the depth of Japanese expressions and culture. Japanese reflects unique cultural values and ways of thinking, which often makes it difficult to translate directly. By learning about the cultural and contextual background of Japanese expressions, you’ll not only improve your skills but also use the language more naturally and effectively. That’s why in my lessons, I aim to share not only the language itself but also the cultural nuances behind it. I believe this approach can make your communication in Japanese more enjoyable and meaningful. Thank you for reading. I’m here to support your Japanese learning journey and to help you explore the language and culture with confidence and joy. If you’re interested in my lessons, feel free to get in touch!
Japanese · Grammar · Reading
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Amandine - Dijon, France£28
£28Do not be alone: Gain autonomy and ease in Japanese
Trusted teacher: My name is Amandine and I am a beginner Japanese teacher, specializing in the linguistic preparation of travel for 16-30 year olds. It has been 12 years since I returned from my stay in Japan. Over the years and feedback from my students, I have established a methodology and practical tools according to the objective of each: - To deepen the knowledge of the Japanese culture. - Acquire language bases in preparation for a trip (business / sabbatical year). - Prepare for exams (BAC, JLPT). - Analyze your mistakes to improve your results. - Improve your oral expression. - Advise on the steps to be taken / followed in relation to your project. Basically, I was not a student particularly gifted for foreign languages! I would have to wait until high school to trigger a keen need to get my dream: go to Japan! After high school, I did not study at all to be a teacher, translator or performer! * So why do I continue to devote my time to private lessons? * It all started with Marine looking for a host family to host Yuka for 3 months! A year later, I leave in exchange student in Japan living in immersion exclusively in host families, this is how: - I was admitted to the famous Kokugakuin High School. - I visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Niigata. - I became "ambassador" of France. - I won the 3rd place in the "speech contest" in Japanese, just behind the Thai and Taiwanese, facing 8 foreign students of all nationalities in long stay, just like me. On my return, I spent the JLPT N3 to certify my level by the Japanese institution! I really want to share this passion for those who have a crush on the land of the Rising Sun! * Who is my course for? * To those who have a concrete project related to the Japanese language. Whether you're starting from scratch or having notions, I'm here to guide you and support you so that you gain autonomy and ease in the Japanese. * How is the first class going? * I take 30 minutes to 1 hour to learn to discover, together we see your goals, the time to reach them, the pace of learning that suits you and I test your level. It's a good time to ask all your questions! For those who take several courses with me, know that I make a review every 10 courses to validate and remain consistent with your goals. * And what about my methodology? * I have created and tested my method for 6 years. It is simple, tailor-made, accessible and fun! It is important to me that this corresponds to your personality, your needs, and your abilities. I had more than ten students of any profile that I followed between 2 months to 2 years in individual classes or in groups (up to 4 people). I am thinking in particular of: - Jérôme, 17 years old, who obtained an excellent grade (17/20) in LV3 in oral Japanese to be able to enter the University of Lille 3. - Jean-Claude, 50, who wanted to start a business in Japan and who won his JLPT N4 after continuous efforts. - Pierre, 25, who came to find me to get an internship in architecture company in Osaka and managed to get it. - Romain (27 years old) and Maëva (26 years old) who go off as a couple in PVT in 2018! They came to find me, challenged me and gave me their trust and I am grateful! * What does my rate include? * I do not apply a fee based on the student's level or because I have a degree. Foreign languages cost with a native between 30-40 € per hour. My course is really complete and unique, sincerely you will not find courses like mine and I say it with a lot of humility! In a class you can see grammar, vocabulary, exercises, speaking, listening, etc. In addition I create the media, it takes me time because it's tailor-made! Finally my class does not stop at class! That is to say that I stay in touch with you, I have already helped one of my students at a distance when he was in Japan and I do it heartily without asking you to take out your CB ;) I do not charge travel expenses. Either I give lessons at home or I give classes at the student if it is served by means of transport and I do not put more than 30 minutes in! So far none of my students have failed me, an unforeseen happens, just prevent! Same for delays! In short, I base my relationships on communication, respect and trust and so far it has been successful;) And you ? Do you want to reach your dreams? In this case, book a class! In the meantime, I'm curious to know more about my future sparks: - Do you have a project that is important to you and that the Japanese need? - What is causing you the most difficulty? Memorization? Writing ? Speaking out ? I answer all the questions! I am convinced that one can learn and obtain results through constant effort, pedagogy, benevolence and pleasure! Amandine 愛 満 多 よ り
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Erika - Paris, France£20
£20Japanese Course Japanese Course from the beginners to intermediate, business / children to adults
Trusted teacher: My name is Erika and I'm from Tokyo. I worked in a trading company and a music agency in Japan. I studied Russian at university and French in Paris, I am someone who knows the difficulty of starting a new language and going up to the intermediate level (French B1), or advanced (Russian C1) . I like playing musical instruments, dancing and making crafts. As a curious person myself, I don't want you to give up on starting something new because you're afraid you won't have time to practice. With me you can simply continue regularly and I will remind you of the important points several times. So by just attending the classes you will get results and you won't have to stress or worry about managing your time ;) - This is Erika from Tokyo. Have worked in trading company and music agency in Japan. Have studied Russian at university, and French in Paris, I am someone who knows the difficulty of starting new language and go up to intermediate or advanced. I like to play musical instruments, dancing or craft. As myself being a person full of curiosity, I don't want you to give up starting new thing because of concern of not getting self training time. With me, you can just continue regularly and I will remind you the important points repeatedly. This enables you by just attending lessons, you'll have result and don't have to stress yourself or concern about your time management ;)
Culture · Japanese
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Akos - Rotterdam, Netherlands£41
£41Learn Japanese from an experienced tutor with a solid background in Japanology and linguistics
Trusted teacher: Whatever your Japanese level, whatever your goals with learning, I am more than sure we can achieve them together. For example: - Are you planning to take a JLPT exam anywhere from N5 to N1? - Need a quick brush-up for your job or scholarship interview? - Upcoming trip to Japan and you wish you could break the ice with locals in their language? - Do you want to understand what they are talking about in your favourite TV show without subtitles? - Or... you simply fell in love with this incredible language and want to start learning it from scratch in a structured way? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you can already rest assured that you have found the right tutor. On top of these, the range of possible directions our classes can take is even broader: I can introduce you to Japanese interpretation prepping, help you to improve your understanding of written Japanese in a more structured way, or if you’re a kanji nerd like I am, talk about their history for hours. I have been a Japanologist *slash* lover-of-all-things-Japanese for more than 17 years and as such I am familiar with a very broad range of linguistic and cultural layers of the country (oh, and if there is one that I am not, then I will most definitely be more than happy to look into it). So do not hesitate to leave a message if you want to learn with me.
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Yukari - Kamakura, Japan£34
£34Effective and Knowledgeable Japanese Tutor for All levels (Online)
Trusted teacher: Hello! If you are looking for a FUN and EFFECTIVE Japanese tutor, I am here for you! I can help you to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for all level of JLPT with many textbooks and materials. After you provide me your goal and request, I will customize a lesson for you. Or, if you just want to know travel Japanese, I will teach you the most useful phrases with cultural background and fun websites. Understanding something and being able to do the thing are totally different things. After you understand meanings or grammar points, I will assist you to reach the point that you can actually use it to express yourself in Japanese. Repetition is the key for learning language but it should be fun so that you can keep up motivation. That's why I am here for you until you can actually use Japanese to communicate with other people. Even JLPT doesn't have speaking test, improving communication skill in Japanese will boost your score to the next level. I will provide you reasonable homework each time, for example : Writing diaries or essays in Japanese, Kanji practice, etc. And I have a PhD and have been a Japanese tutor for American students in the US for years. Additionally, I have six years of experience in Japanese public schools and lived in many cities in Japan. We can share many unique Japanese culture that I experienced and studied in Japan, too. I love to talk to new people and share different perspectives and experiences to each other. Do you want to improve your speaking and communicating skills in Japanese? Please contact me and let's talk and learn Japanese together!!!
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Joanne
Joanne is an excellent and highly professional teacher. She took the time to carefully listen to what I wanted to learn and prepared the lessons accordingly. Her explanations of grammar were clear and detailed. As a native Japanese speaker, I especially appreciated how she highlighted both the similarities and differences between Korean and Japanese, which greatly deepened my understanding. The example sentences she provided were practical and relevant to everyday use, helping me not only to grasp the grammar but also to improve my conversational skills. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn Korean.
Review by NORI
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Paolo
My lesson with Paolo was super comfortable and well structured. He made sure to understand my level, my goals and adjusted his teaching accordingly. I learned a lot, especially because he introduced me to new language learning techniques as well, that I hadn’t expected would work as well for me as they did. It was definitely one of the best lessons I’ve had so far and I plan to continue with Paolo as well~
Review by AMELIE
Learn Japanese from a native speaker in Geneva center! (Geneva)
Anna
Anna is an amazing teacher, understanding very well the student needs and adapting her method to it but also to progress made. Personally, I felt I improved very fast and saw my progress daily which was a big surprise. All of this without feeling I had to make too much efforts, it was all very smooth and natural. I can only recommend her to whoever wants to learn Japanese from scratch.
Review by ANTOINE

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