Japanese Conversational Lesson for Everyday Communication

From 20.22 € /h

Moving to Japan? Dating a Japanese Partner? Let’s Make You Fluent Naturally🇯🇵

Ex-Editor from Tokyo, Now Teaching in London

Hello, I’m Minami.

If you want to speak natural Japanese, not textbook Japanese, I’m here to help you.

I’m originally from Tokyo and currently living in London.
I worked as an editor at a major publishing company in Japan before moving to the UK for graduate study.

Because I’ve studied English and French for many years (and lived abroad), I truly understand the joy, frustration, and breakthrough moments of learning a new language.

🌿 Who I work best with:
• People planning to move to Japan
• Those with a Japanese partner
• Professionals who need business Japanese
• Learners who want to understand Japanese culture deeply

In our lessons, you will:

✓ Speak more confidently from Day 1
✓ Learn expressions real Japanese people actually use
✓ Understand cultural nuance (not just grammar)
✓ Build a personalised study system that fits your life

I have taught Japanese to over 20 learners through language exchange programs and now teach online students worldwide.

In our first lesson, we will clarify your goals and create a clear action plan. You’ll leave with practical phrases you can use immediately.

Learning Japanese should feel motivating, not overwhelming.
Let’s build your confidence step by step.

I look forward to meeting you.

Extra information

Bring your own laptop

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

こんにちは、みなみです。

とうきょうしゅっしん。
にほんのしゅっぱんしゃでへんしゅうしゃとしてはたらいていました。

ことばをわかりやすくつたえることがとくいです。

だいがくではフランスごを 4ねんべんきょうし、
フランスとイギリスでせいかつしました。
いまもえいごをべんきょうしています。

これまでに 20にんいじょうににほんごをおしえています!

Hello, I’m Minami.

I’m originally from Tokyo.
I previously worked as an editor at a publishing company in Japan.

I specialise in explaining language clearly and making complex ideas easy to understand.

I studied French for four years at university and lived in both France and the UK.
I am currently continuing to study English as well.

I have taught Japanese to over 20 learners so far!

Education

• MA in Media & Communication, University of London
• BA in Foreign Studies (French), University in Tokyo
• Exchange program in French Language & Culture, France

Experience / Qualifications

• Native Japanese speaker with professional experience in writing and editing.
• Strong communication skills and clear explanations.
• Experience supporting learners with practical Japanese conversation.
• Learner-focused and patient approach.

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Japanese

Skills

Japanese

Japanese for adults

School

English

Culture

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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