I’m a Japanese and Applied Linguistics major at Portland State University with over 1.5 years of living and studying in Japan, including a full year at Kansai Gaidai University. More importantly, I specialize in teaching Japanese in a way that actually makes sense to learners.
My background in linguistics allows me to clearly explain grammar, sentence structure, and common sticking points that often confuse students. I work especially well with beginners and classroom learners because I...
I’m a Japanese and Applied Linguistics major at Portland State University with over 1.5 years of living and studying in Japan, including a full year at Kansai Gaidai University. More importantly, I specialize in teaching Japanese in a way that actually makes sense to learners.
My background in linguistics allows me to clearly explain grammar, sentence structure, and common sticking points that often confuse students. I work especially well with beginners and classroom learners because I understand how Japanese is taught in U.S. schools and how to bridge gaps when things don’t click.
I’m familiar with widely used textbooks such as Genki, Quartet, and Nihongo Sō-Matome, and I tailor lessons to your goals; whether that’s keeping up with a class, preparing for exams, or building confidence speaking. Students appreciate my structured, supportive approach and leave sessions knowing exactly what to study and how to improve.
