Hello! Konnichiwa.
My name is Sayaka. I'm a native Japanese speaker and certified Japanese tutor with 6 year's experience.
I was born and raised in Hyogo, Japan and graduated from Kyoto University of Foreign Studies with BA. I majored British and American languages and worked in the Overseas Sales Division of Japanese Electric company in Tokyo.
I taught children in language school in Bermuda and middle/high school students in private school in NY. I completed a course for a Japanese teacher...
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flow of learning material is nice and methodical
Sayaka is very organized and is able to feel out my needs so I can learn at a pace that's comfortable for me. Learning environment is very encouraging and low pressure. I really enjoy learning Japanese from Sayaka sensei
Nick, 11 lessons with Sayaka
13th lesson
Yesterday, we reviewed frequency verbs and created sentences with them. We also reviewed verbs from the previous lessons and combined everything so I was able to describe my week! Thank you!
Giuliana, 67 lessons with Sayaka
9th lesson!
This week we went over the particle “mo” and how to use it in conversation like “watashi mo”. We also practiced more conversational phrases and how to say “suki jenai desu”!! Thank you!!!
Giuliana, 67 lessons with Sayaka
7th lesson!
Yesterday, I learned how to ask and tell time. We went back and forth practicing and eventually I was able to read the time of a clock! We also practiced more helpful phrases like “what do you like?”!! Thank you!!
Giuliana, 67 lessons with Sayaka
Second lesson
Yesterday, we learned the particle “no” and how to use it. We went back and forth practicing a conversational dialogue with the new phrases I learned! I also learned how to type in Japanese! :)
Giuliana, 67 lessons with Sayaka
Second lesson
Yesterday we went over like/dislike phrases and numbers! It was challenging at first for me, but eventually I got the hang of it! We also practiced how to introduce myself in writing!!
Giuliana, 67 lessons with Sayaka
Second lesson
Today, we went over numbers which seemed intimidating at first but Sayaka San explained it carefully! We also went over another useful phrase and practiced writing as well. Thank you!!
Giuliana, 67 lessons with Sayaka
Second lesson
On Tuesday I had my second lesson, we went over helpful vocabulary and I learned how to introduce myself in depth. Sayaka San explained everything thoroughly and cleared up any questions I had. Thank you!!
Giuliana, 67 lessons with Sayaka
First lesson
Thank you so much!! I was nervous going into the lesson being completely new to Japanese, but Sayaka san broke everything down and made it very understandable. Looking forward to the next session!
Giuliana, 67 lessons with Sayaka
Proficient and knowledgeable
Sakaya-san listened carefully and crafted a beautiful track for me to pursue, while I learn. She was exact and had loads of solid advice. We went over the basics, she understood my proficiency level, and brought forth viable learning materials; textbooks and workbooks, upon her assessment.
Charles, 25 lessons with Sayaka
