Learn Japanese with a Native from Japan— Flexible Lessons for Every Learner - London - Private lessons

Learn Japanese with a Native from Japan— Flexible Lessons for Every Learner

From 40.85 $ /h

I’m originally from Japan and now based in London. When I trained to become a Japanese teacher, my instructor encouraged us not to use English, even if we were able to. However, from my own experience, I believe using English can be helpful—especially for beginners or when clarification is needed.

I’m flexible and happy to tailor lessons to your goals. Whether you want to brush up your Japanese before visiting Japan, already know Hiragana and Katakana and want to progress further, or are interested in Japanese culture—such as Manga, Anime, or Music—through conversation with a native speaker, I can support learners at any level and focus on your specific needs.

Please feel free to get in touch!

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Online tutoring available

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Preschool children (4-6 years old)

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30 minutes

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Japanese for adults

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I specialise in tutoring chemistry, biology and Japanese up until A level grade. In my lessons, I help students understand more difficult concepts though simple and easy explanations. Also, in order to see if students fully understand the concepts and are able to apply their knowledge, I incorporate exam questions in every lesson. At the end of every lesson, I will assign homework which may be an exam question or an exercise to solidify student's understanding and identify any weak points.

This is a place where we exchange languages. Please feel free to make mistakes while learning! If you’re looking for someone to chat in Mandarin/ Japanese, you're at the right place! We can even sing and play some easy games. My aim is for you to enjoy the language, not just studying with textbooks or dictionaries. Of course, if you prefer to do it in more of a serious way, which involves a lot of listening, speaking, reading and writing, that’s also fine.

I am offering to teach conversational Japanese as well as how to read and write, from beginner level to more advanced. I am able to teach grammar, vocabulary and how to write Japanese characters. By learning Japanese, one can better enjoy and understand the culture of the country of Japan. Japanese is a beautiful language that will be helpful for tourism or exploring Japanese entertainment.

こんにちは! I'm a Japanese studies graduate who lived in Tokyo for a year. With four years of tutoring experience across all ages, I'm here to make learning Japanese fun and engaging - whether you're just starting out or looking to perfect your skills. Let's embark on this linguistic adventure together, where you'll not only master the language but also discover the joys of Japanese culture.

I am a native English speaker fluent in Japanese.
I will tailor classes to whatever you feel is your weakest point, or whatever you are most interested in learning.
Whether or not you are completely new to the language, or have been studying for a while, we can choose a suitable starting point and study from there.

Konnichiwa! I'm originally from Tokyo, a native Japanese speaker, and a friendly, dedicated London-based Japanese teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching English-speaking learners of all ages — including teenagers, university students, and adults. I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language and have been teaching privately with learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced, in person and online.

My teaching style focuses on creating tailor-made lessons that meet each learner’s individual needs, goals, and learning pace. Whether students want to master grammar, improve conversation skills, or prepare for exams like the JLPT or GCSE Japanese, I design lessons that are both effective and enjoyable. I normally use the “Genki” and “Marugoto” textbooks for beginners, and “Tobira” for intermediate, with a lot of talking and listening in the lessons, using my own teaching slides on TV/online.

Some of my students have even gone on to work in Japan after studying with me, which has been one of the most rewarding parts of my teaching journey.

I believe that learning a language is more than just studying words — it’s about connecting with culture and communication. Through engaging activities - some traditional Japanese games, Origami, calligraphy, etc, cultural insights, and interactive lessons, I aim to help my students gain both fluency and confidence in using Japanese.

Available for both online and in-person lessons, I’m passionate about supporting every learner on their unique Japanese language journey.

Outside of teaching, I love skiing, tennis, and scuba diving, and I’m a big dog lover. These hobbies help me stay active, curious, and inspired in my everyday life.

•Native Japanese language instruction (Beginner to Advanced)

•Tailor-made lesson planning

•JLPT & GCSE exam preparation

•Grammar and conversational teaching

•Online and in-person lessons

I specialise in tutoring chemistry, biology and Japanese up until A level grade. In my lessons, I help students understand more difficult concepts though simple and easy explanations. Also, in order to see if students fully understand the concepts and are able to apply their knowledge, I incorporate exam questions in every lesson. At the end of every lesson, I will assign homework which may be an exam question or an exercise to solidify student's understanding and identify any weak points.

This is a place where we exchange languages. Please feel free to make mistakes while learning! If you’re looking for someone to chat in Mandarin/ Japanese, you're at the right place! We can even sing and play some easy games. My aim is for you to enjoy the language, not just studying with textbooks or dictionaries. Of course, if you prefer to do it in more of a serious way, which involves a lot of listening, speaking, reading and writing, that’s also fine.

I am offering to teach conversational Japanese as well as how to read and write, from beginner level to more advanced. I am able to teach grammar, vocabulary and how to write Japanese characters. By learning Japanese, one can better enjoy and understand the culture of the country of Japan. Japanese is a beautiful language that will be helpful for tourism or exploring Japanese entertainment.

こんにちは! I'm a Japanese studies graduate who lived in Tokyo for a year. With four years of tutoring experience across all ages, I'm here to make learning Japanese fun and engaging - whether you're just starting out or looking to perfect your skills. Let's embark on this linguistic adventure together, where you'll not only master the language but also discover the joys of Japanese culture.

I am a native English speaker fluent in Japanese.
I will tailor classes to whatever you feel is your weakest point, or whatever you are most interested in learning.
Whether or not you are completely new to the language, or have been studying for a while, we can choose a suitable starting point and study from there.

Konnichiwa! I'm originally from Tokyo, a native Japanese speaker, and a friendly, dedicated London-based Japanese teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching English-speaking learners of all ages — including teenagers, university students, and adults. I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language and have been teaching privately with learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced, in person and online.

My teaching style focuses on creating tailor-made lessons that meet each learner’s individual needs, goals, and learning pace. Whether students want to master grammar, improve conversation skills, or prepare for exams like the JLPT or GCSE Japanese, I design lessons that are both effective and enjoyable. I normally use the “Genki” and “Marugoto” textbooks for beginners, and “Tobira” for intermediate, with a lot of talking and listening in the lessons, using my own teaching slides on TV/online.

Some of my students have even gone on to work in Japan after studying with me, which has been one of the most rewarding parts of my teaching journey.

I believe that learning a language is more than just studying words — it’s about connecting with culture and communication. Through engaging activities - some traditional Japanese games, Origami, calligraphy, etc, cultural insights, and interactive lessons, I aim to help my students gain both fluency and confidence in using Japanese.

Available for both online and in-person lessons, I’m passionate about supporting every learner on their unique Japanese language journey.

Outside of teaching, I love skiing, tennis, and scuba diving, and I’m a big dog lover. These hobbies help me stay active, curious, and inspired in my everyday life.

•Native Japanese language instruction (Beginner to Advanced)

•Tailor-made lesson planning

•JLPT & GCSE exam preparation

•Grammar and conversational teaching

•Online and in-person lessons

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