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    Practice Japanese with a native speaker – online or in-person private lessons in Helsinki

    😊About my class

    I’ll work with you to create a learning plan based on your goals and interests.
    Whether you want to have smoother daily conversations, understand lines from anime, or learn useful expressions for travel or work, I can tailor the lessons to your needs.

    I can also support you in English, so beginners are very welcome!
    Don’t worry if you don’t understand something — I’ll help you learn at your own pace in a fun and relaxed way.

    Since I’m originally from Ishikawa Prefecture, I’d also be happy to share about the local dialect and sightseeing spots if you’re interested.

    I’m truly looking forward to spending time speaking Japanese with you!


    👩‍🎓 Ideal Students
    Beginners who are nervous about speaking — I’m here to help!

    Learners who want to enjoy learning through real conversation

    People interested in anime, Japanese culture, or traveling to Japan

    Anyone preparing to work or study in Japan, needing practical Japanese


    🌸Instroduction myself

    Hello! I’m Yurina, a Japanese tutor.
    I’m currently living in Finland, but I was born and raised in Japan, and I’ve also spent time living in Canada and Ireland.

    I’m passionate about cultural exchange and love connecting with people around the world through music, travel, and anime.
    If you enjoy anime or movies and want to understand them in Japanese, I can help you learn fun and useful expressions through engaging conversation practice!

    I know from personal experience how challenging — and rewarding — learning a new language can be.
    That’s why I always try to create lessons that support you.
    Rather than studying in a strict way, let’s learn Japanese in a relaxed atmosphere — just like chatting with a friend!


    🗨️ Final Message
    Let’s have fun while learning Japanese — not just from textbooks, but through real conversation and topics that interest you.
    I’m looking forward to meeting you and helping you reach your goals in a relaxed, supportive way.

    Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

    Location

    Online via webcam
    At student's location: Around Helsinki, Finland

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    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    Japanese for adults, School
    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
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    The class is taught in:English, Japanese

    About Me

    🌸 Yurina – Friendly and patient Japanese tutor who loves culture and anime
    🧑‍🏫 About Me
    Hello! I'm Yurina, a native Japanese speaker currently living in Finland on a working holiday.
    I was born and raised in Ishikawa Prefecture, and lived in Tokyo for 8 years. After that, I spent one year each in Canada and Ireland, studying English and experiencing cultural exchange through working holiday programs.

    I love traveling, learning about different cultures, and spending time at anime events, music concerts, or simply watching a good movie.
    If you love anime, let’s talk about your favorite characters and episodes while learning Japanese!

    Education

    Ishikawa Prefectural Kanazawa Commercial High School, Integrated Information Business Department, Graduate
    Graduated from Nihon Kogakuin College with a diploma in Concert and Event Sound Engineering

    Experience / Qualifications

    Although I am new to tutoring professionally, I’ve had plenty of experience supporting international friends in their Japanese learning journey.
    As a language learner myself, I understand the struggles of second language learning. This helps me create a supportive and friendly environment for students of all levels — especially beginners.

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    The more detail, the better.
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