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Let's start the Japanese language basic class for you.
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I want to use "Minna no Nihongo" as a textbook. I will take good care of each lesson and provide sufficient support to ensure that you can acquire it.
First of all, it is important to become familiar with Japanese. I want to give lessons that match your learning pace.
Extra information
If you don't have much your time to study and you cannot read hiragana and katakana, I have a good idea about your textbooks. Please ask me and don't worry. You can start class!
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About Me
Konnichiwa from Japan.

I can confidently teach from children to adults.
The key to improving your Japanese is to make an effort to think of Japanese in Japanese.

I have worked Japanese companies, a kindergarten teacher, cram school and a Japanese language school in Tokyo.
Especially, I worked at a cram school for 12 years, teaching Japanese children between the ages of 2 and 12 a subject called "Kokugo." It is our national language.

I am a Japanese living in Japan. I love teaching the Japanese language. I am serious about teaching and would like to meet new learners.

I am experienced in teaching conversational Japanese, general Japanese, reading Japanese newspaper and JLPT exam preparation. I have a good understanding of second language acquisition, teaching methodologies.


As you may know, the language is beautiful. Let's have fun together!
​My hobbies are Japanese cooking it is called ''Washoku'', traveling, going to hot springs and walking with my two cute little doggies. I am an eager teacher and will do my best for learners.

My goal is to make people confident and happy to speak. Everyone is different and prefers different types of lessons, I have no ​problem using classroom books or just working to improve. I have taught a number of countries students so I am aware of the difficulties that can arise. Language should be interesting and fun to use. I want to make the class enjoyable.​ I'm ready to help you with a fresh mind, a ​positive attitude and a smile. Thank you.

Let's work together to make you sound more like a native Japanese speaker.
Thank you so much.

I look forward to seeing you soon.
​​
Sincerely,
Education
1978 year’s experience: The 2 grade calculation on the abacus exam
1978 year’s experience: 3 grades on second stage of calligraphy
2015 year’s experience: Japanese kindergarten teacher license
2015 year’s experience: Japanese nursery teacher license
2015 year’s experience: Social work officer qualification
Experience / Qualifications
Currently, I teach Japanese to international school students (18-40years) in Tokyo.
I had been teaching Japanese school subject which is called Kokugo to Japanese children(2-6 ages) and students (7-15 ages) more than 11 years. After that, I worked at nursery school and kindergarten as a teacher.
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
The class is taught in
Japanese
English
Skills
Japanese for adults
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Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Mon
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Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
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Why don't you have a free conversation in Japanese without being bound by grammar and pronunciation?
The theme of the conversation can be decided by the learners or I can think of it.
I think it's a good idea to decide on a theme in advance so that the lessons will be conducted smoothly before you start the lessons.
You are the protagonist. And I'm a listener.
Let's try little by little so that we can think and express Japanese in Japanese. This is the secret to improving your Japanese conversation.
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If you are worried about Japanese particles and grammar, please join this class.
There will be two textbooks used in this class, but we recommend that those who have learned the basics of Japanese participate. The basics of Japanese are, for example, "Minna no Nihongo I / II" and "Genki na nihongo I / II".
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レッスンでお会いできるのを楽しみにしてまーす♬

cheers

Ryo
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Would you like to know what level your Japanese actually is? Would you like to know which part of your Japanese is in need of extra work? I will stay brutally honest to support you for upgrading Japanese efficiently. Like "no pain, no gain", weak points could be the sweet spot because it has the space to grow once you know what to do and how to work on.
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✓ Learn expressions real Japanese people actually use
✓ Understand cultural nuance (not just grammar)
✓ Build a personalised study system that fits your life

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Learning Japanese should feel motivating, not overwhelming.
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I will help you improve your answers, correct mistakes, and teach you natural and polite Japanese expressions commonly used in interviews. You will also learn how to speak more clearly and confidently.

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