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Native Japanese speaker. Born in Japan, up through graduating college in Japan (Doshisha University). Currently teacher at Japanese Saturday School. Tutor students on the side. Our children are fully bilingual.
Native Japanese speaker. Born in Japan, up through graduating college in Japan (Doshisha University). Currently teacher at Japanese Saturday School. Tutor students on the side. Our children are fully bilingual.

Gaithersburg, MD
I am a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo and a professional translator with over 20 years of experience working with both English and Japanese. I also have more than five years of tutoring experience, teaching learners from complete beginners to advanced students, including children, teens, and adults. My...
I am a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo and a professional translator with over 20 years of experience working with both English and Japanese. I also have more than five years of tutoring experience, teaching learners from complete beginners to advanced students, including children, teens, and adults. My...
Excellent first lesson! Rumiko was prepared, engaging, and encouraging throughout the session. She created a comfortable learning environment and did a great job keeping the lesson interactive and enjoyable. The material was prese... - Bonny, 18 lessons with Rumiko

Currently working as the head Japanese teacher at Brooklyn Nihongo Gakuen in NY
Currently working as the head Japanese teacher at Brooklyn Nihongo Gakuen in NY
We are very lucky to have found Tetsuo to help our daughter in her IB Japanese studies. Firstly, he is a very good teacher who can engage students and keep the students’ interest level up. Our daughter had a lot of reluctance with... - Sam, 4 lessons with Tetsuo

I am a Japanese national and have been living in the United States since 2001. I currently live in San Diego, California. I graduated college in Japan and my major was education. My courses focused on international culture and the classes...
I am a Japanese national and have been living in the United States since 2001. I currently live in San Diego, California. I graduated college in Japan and my major was education. My courses focused on international culture and the classes...
He really helps you understand the topics in Japanese that are difficult. He went through adjectives and I can even complete sentences now in Japanese. He’s a wonderful teacher! - Paul

I am a native Japanese tutor with over 1,000 hours of tutoring experience. I specialize in Genki 1 and 2, JLPT exam preparation (N5 &N4), and clear, structured lessons for beginners and self-learners. My lessons focus on practical...
I am a native Japanese tutor with over 1,000 hours of tutoring experience. I specialize in Genki 1 and 2, JLPT exam preparation (N5 &N4), and clear, structured lessons for beginners and self-learners. My lessons focus on practical...
I needed help crafting a speech I am going to give at a Japanese wedding. Masa did an excellent job of communicating with me ahead of the lesson to coordinate expectations and work to do ahead of time. He translated my full speech... - Lance

Konnichiwa! Chicago-based Japanese high school teacher who has taught and tutored hundreds of high school, university, and adult students of all ages. Former translator in Tokyo and passed JLPT N1 twice. Proficient in all Japanese...
Konnichiwa! Chicago-based Japanese high school teacher who has taught and tutored hundreds of high school, university, and adult students of all ages. Former translator in Tokyo and passed JLPT N1 twice. Proficient in all Japanese...
Great instructor! Clara is a great teacher, I thought learning Japanese would be hard but I felt very competent and confident in my capabilities with her as my teacher. She was very clear and direct of what we were going to learn ... - Ovian, 11 lessons with Clara

I have a Degree in both Japanese Language and History. I have over six years of experience in teaching the language. I have experience living and working in Japan.
I have a Degree in both Japanese Language and History. I have over six years of experience in teaching the language. I have experience living and working in Japan.
I started taking lessons from John about two years ago and it was such a great decision for my language learning journey! I feel as though I have made so much progress in learning the language and I was exposed to so much new voca... - Robert, 103 lessons with John

I have over 10 years' experience teaching Japanese at all levels (JLPT N5–N1), including travel Japanese. My lesson is really practical using many images and phisical exersices as I have PhD of Art. Of course we can talk...
I have over 10 years' experience teaching Japanese at all levels (JLPT N5–N1), including travel Japanese. My lesson is really practical using many images and phisical exersices as I have PhD of Art. Of course we can talk...
Yukari-sensei continues to help me advance my Japanese greatly! She's a very patient teacher, and because of her teaching style, the results have been dramatic! Lessons involve writing, working from a variety of teaching material... - Robert, 86 lessons with Yukari

I have been engaged in academic Japanese language research and education for over a decade, holding a PhD in Japanese history. Because I began my own Japanese language journey just a year before entering graduate school, I had...
I have been engaged in academic Japanese language research and education for over a decade, holding a PhD in Japanese history. Because I began my own Japanese language journey just a year before entering graduate school, I had...
Adam is a thorough and committed Japanese tutor. The attention to detail of language is superb. Would highly recommend Adam to anyone who wanted to learn more about the culture and traditions of Japan before they travel. - Tomi, 34 lessons with Adam

Hello, My name is Shinsuke and I am a native Japanese. I have been in this country for 12 years and graduated from the University of Arizona. After my graduation I was fortunate to secure a position as a teacher at a private language...
Hello, My name is Shinsuke and I am a native Japanese. I have been in this country for 12 years and graduated from the University of Arizona. After my graduation I was fortunate to secure a position as a teacher at a private language...
I have been waiting to write this review until I attended a few lessons. Shinsuke is by far the BEST Japanese teacher I ever had. His level of patience is superhuman, especially if your someone who likes to take their time to dige... - Kiera, 7 lessons with Shinsuke

Teach All Ages, Groups, Learning Levels of Japanese. Proficient in all Levels of AP, JLPT Tutoring. Teach you not only Language, but also Culture, Custom, Trends and about People in depth! Patient and Great Motivator! Top 10% Tutor in...
Teach All Ages, Groups, Learning Levels of Japanese. Proficient in all Levels of AP, JLPT Tutoring. Teach you not only Language, but also Culture, Custom, Trends and about People in depth! Patient and Great Motivator! Top 10% Tutor in...
She is so kind and explains everything in such good detail without making things complicated. My favorite part is her lessons are customized for each student so our lesson was based on my goals and learning style. She is a very ad... - Rene, 7 lessons with Sayaka

JLPT N2 Certification, 2 years of Japanese language school in Japan, 4 years abroad in Japan
JLPT N2 Certification, 2 years of Japanese language school in Japan, 4 years abroad in Japan
Lydia T. helped me with learning some basic Japanese, including all the katakana, how to introduce myself, how to use present tense verbs, how to say you like or dislike something, how to say you are good or bad at something, and ... - Kevin, 21 lessons with Lydia

I am a native speaker, born and raised in Japan. I had Japanese education through to college. I graduated college in Japan and earned a teaching certificate. I have also a BS degree in the U.S.
I am a native speaker, born and raised in Japan. I had Japanese education through to college. I graduated college in Japan and earned a teaching certificate. I have also a BS degree in the U.S.
It is comfortable to talk to Seiko in Japanese as I had difficulty to talk Japanese to Japanese people. Right now, speaking in Japanese is more important than speaking perfect Japanese. - Thomas, 2 lessons with Seiko

I am a native Japanese speaker. I have taught beginning and intermediate Japanese to young adults and adults at the Japan Society of Boston from October 2017 to May 2018, and have Japanese course planning experience from...
I am a native Japanese speaker. I have taught beginning and intermediate Japanese to young adults and adults at the Japan Society of Boston from October 2017 to May 2018, and have Japanese course planning experience from...
Aki was such a pleasure to work with! My needs were in the business Japanese area, especially when conducting communications with government entities, so Aki's background and expertise were incredibly helpful. Aki not only helped ... - Momoko, 4 lessons with Aki

I am native Japanese speaker with total of 4 years of experience in teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced level Japanese learners of various ages (grade schools, college, and graduate school students, and adults). I also...
I am native Japanese speaker with total of 4 years of experience in teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced level Japanese learners of various ages (grade schools, college, and graduate school students, and adults). I also...
I'm very happy to have found Yasuko to help me work on my Japanese. She is friendly and kind so I felt very comfortable speaking and asking questions during our lessons. In our first session, she listened to my learning goals as w... - Shan-Tan, 15 lessons with Yasuko

I have a certification of ACTFL writing and speaking certificates.
I have a certification of ACTFL writing and speaking certificates.
I will start by saying I'm a bit of a unique case. I approached Kana after 5 years of self study and learning to help fill in cracks and gaps in my knowledge, as well as help me with my listening and speaking ability. Living in th... - Brian, 7 lessons with Kana

As a native speaker of Japanese and Korean, I'm highly qualified to teach two languages. I have taught Japanese to many students in various levels about five years. I have obtained my educational background from a top rank...
As a native speaker of Japanese and Korean, I'm highly qualified to teach two languages. I have taught Japanese to many students in various levels about five years. I have obtained my educational background from a top rank...
Seukyung is way more than I ever expected of a Japanese Tutor! Seukyung spent an exuberant amount of time with my son and myself before my son began his lessons. Seukyung has an extensive background in Asian languages and taught m... - Jacquelyn

I am qualified to tutor Japanese because this was my undergraduate major. I also studied in Japan for one year as a university student in one of Japan's most prestigious universities. In addition, I lived in Japan an additional year as...
I am qualified to tutor Japanese because this was my undergraduate major. I also studied in Japan for one year as a university student in one of Japan's most prestigious universities. In addition, I lived in Japan an additional year as...

I have taken and passed level N1 (the highest level available) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
I have taken and passed level N1 (the highest level available) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
only the first lesson i've had with lily. she is a sweet person and relaxed. it was encouraging and i felt confident that she will be very helpful in my quest to become a proficient speaker of the japanese language as she herself ... - David

Please read my resume from Linked in or Indeed. I might have omit some of the work experience in Japan and U.S. in order to fit the page. But I have plenty of work experience and teaching - a good fit.
Please read my resume from Linked in or Indeed. I might have omit some of the work experience in Japan and U.S. in order to fit the page. But I have plenty of work experience and teaching - a good fit.

I have been tutoring college students and high school students for three years. I focused on their preference and goals when I create their lesson plans. I'm good at talking in Japanese according to the learners' level.
I have been tutoring college students and high school students for three years. I focused on their preference and goals when I create their lesson plans. I'm good at talking in Japanese according to the learners' level.
I have had Yuko sensei as a tutor for over a year now and highly recommend her. I look forward to every class with her because she is fun and patient with me. She explains things I have trouble with very well and helps me to under... - Tatiana, 122 lessons with Yuko

I have been studying Japanese for almost 10 years now and have my bachelor's degree in Japanese. I also have the highest certification available by the Japanese Language Placement Test. I have lived in many different...
I have been studying Japanese for almost 10 years now and have my bachelor's degree in Japanese. I also have the highest certification available by the Japanese Language Placement Test. I have lived in many different...
Chase helps me feel so comfortable as I'm learning such a new and different subject! I'm often too hard on myself and place unrealistic expectations but I feel very supported and encouraged while we study. A safe place to learn! <... - Liv, 6 lessons with Chase

I have taken three years of Japanese language courses at the college level and one Japanese literature class that was conducted in Japanese. I can explain topics such as customs, manners, foods and travel in Japan from...
I have taken three years of Japanese language courses at the college level and one Japanese literature class that was conducted in Japanese. I can explain topics such as customs, manners, foods and travel in Japan from...
I have only had 3 lessons of Japanese with Gina, following 3 months with another teacher in Las Vegas. I feel that I am already making progress. She understands my goal and adapts her teaching to my needs. I am having a great time... - Maureen, 125 lessons with Gina

I have been teaching through Wyzant for 4 years now. I have many great reviews from students. I teach a wide range of students, from beginning/travel Japanese to advanced business Japanese. My teaching style is to have fun...
I have been teaching through Wyzant for 4 years now. I have many great reviews from students. I teach a wide range of students, from beginning/travel Japanese to advanced business Japanese. My teaching style is to have fun...
Highly recommend Tokie! I feel so lucky to have found her here on Wyzant. Early in the pandemic, we began meeting virtually for Japanese tutoring sessions three times a week. She brought a welcome energy into my home, like opening... - Mackenzie, 237 lessons with Tokie

I began my studies in Japanese independently in 2006. Starting in 2008 I began taking Japanese courses at SUNY New Paltz followed by 10 months studying in Kanazawa, Japan. After graduating, I have continued my studies independently;...
I began my studies in Japanese independently in 2006. Starting in 2008 I began taking Japanese courses at SUNY New Paltz followed by 10 months studying in Kanazawa, Japan. After graduating, I have continued my studies independently;...
I'm a high school student leaving for international exchange in Japan in a few days. As preparation for the trip and to sharpen my Japanese skills before I left, I took tutoring under Rubino-sensei. He was reliable, adaptable (esp... - Haryanti, 25 lessons with David
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