Glasgow Japanese Tutors and Glasgow Japanese Tuition

Personal Description:
I am a very cheerful and easy-going person. I love "meeting people", love "teaching", love "seeing students progress".

Teaching Experience:
Have taught at a public school near Hampstead. Currently teaching in companies, a university, and a secondary school as well as Foreign and commonwealth office. Preparation for new JLPT, GCSE and a lot of experience of private tutoring.

Tutoring Approach:
Lessons are tailor made for students' requirements.

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Nice to meet you! I'm Rebecca; I'm 34 years old and graduated from Bangor University with a BSc in Psychology with Clinical and Health Psychology. After university I spent a year as a specialist support worker for adults with autism and autistic traits. With my psychology degree and experience I am more than happy to cater for students that might need a bit of extra help, and have experience teaching students with Aspergers, Personality Disorder, and depression.

Following uni, I spent nearly 2 years teaching English as a foreign language in Japan. Whilst in Japan, I also learnt how to speak conversational Japanese, and can also read and write hiragana, katakana, and N5/ N4 level kanji. I now tutor English and Japanese full time, and have registered my own language services company.

To better understand what is needed for GCSE Japanese, I took my GCSE in 2016 achieving an A*. I am happy to help students work towards their GCSE or N5 level Japanese, and I am constantly training to improve my students learning experience.

I'm currently only teaching via Skype, as I have a baby and face-to-face lessons are impractical at the moment. Once she starts nursery, I may be able to offer some lessons at my classroom one morning a week.

Teaching Experience:
My teaching experience includes the 2 years I spent teaching English as a foreign language in Japan, where I designed the yearly teaching schedules, lesson plans, and then taught the lessons. My students were from the age of 3 to 65, so I have experience in teaching all ages. Whilst in Japan I also taught beginner's Japanese to foreigners living in my local area.

Since returning to England in 2013 I've been tutoring English and Japanese full time. I took my GCSE Japanese in 2016 achieving an A*. I'm currently teaching around 15 different students 1 to 1, and relish the challenges and individuality between each new student.

At university I volunteered for several groups including an activity group for disadvantaged children, assisting in secondary school classrooms, volunteering at the local mental health unit and volunteering as a charity shop assistant.

Prior to this, I often tutored my younger sister (who has Asperger's Syndrome) and helped her to understand her school work. I also clocked up countless hours of babysitting for parents around the local area.

Tutoring Approach:
When students attend my lessons, I like to think that they come not only to learn, but for the experience. I deliver fun, relaxed, friendly lessons where my students can feel comfortable and just enjoy learning something they're interested in. I write and provide all of my own lesson materials, and adapt them to my student's learning style - and then mix in some games to help practice the new vocabulary!

I also encourage my students to message me with questions, or to send pictures of their work for discussions outside of lessons too - so if you're ever stuck during your studies, always know that you've got someone to ask!

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Personal Description:
I am a Japanese language teacher, a native speaker who studied for a bachelor degree in art in Portland, Oregon. I have lived in Tokyo and Osaka where I worked in the fashion industry and import/export business. I now live in England with my husband and two children.

Teaching Experience:
I have experience teaching Japanese to both adults and children one-to-one and in small groups. A typical lesson will include practice of general or topic focused conversations, related grammar study, key vocabulary usage and pronunciation. As an award winning student of calligraphy, my speciality is teaching the Japanese writing system.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a patient and friendly manner allowing students to develop at their own pace while giving lots of encouragement to make sure students achieve their goals. I am flexible as to the content of lessons and will tailor-make courses to reflect students character and interests making the learning experience as enjoyable as possible.

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Personal Description:
MY AVAILABILITY as of September 2023:
Currently I am based in Tokyo and accept requests for online lessons only.

★ adults Mon-Fri (£25/hour)
Mon: 5-7am, 11am-2pm
Tue: 5-7am, 10am-2pm
Wed: 5-7am,11am-2pm
Fri: 5-6am
Sat&Sun: upon request (£30/hour)

★ children/preschoolers

for Primary School Children with Japanese language background £10 /30min session
☆I'm a qualified Advanced Kids Japanese Language Teacher. Officially completed a course offered by Kids Japanese Language Teachers International Association and now

★Cancellation Policy: Due to too many cancellations without advance notice (No Show) recently, sadly I decided to introduce a cancellation policy. Should you cancel your lesson, please let me know 12 hours before the booked slot for no charge cancellation. I am reasonable to discuss the case if it's an emergency including illness. Otherwise, 100% of your tuition will be charged.

The sad cases include...
Student A attended only 3 lessons and 5 No Shows in 8 weeks, paid for only 2 lessons and completely disappeared afterwards. No answer to my phone, text, or email.
Student B had too many last minute cancellations just 10min before our lesson while I had paid for non-refundable childcare for my son during the lesson hours. Eventually she hardly made any progress after a year and discontinued as a result of discussion.

★Tuition payment: Bank transfer. Account detail will be provided once we both agreed to start lessons.

Many thanks.

Kuniko
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A qualified Japanese language tutor offers tailor-made lessons; one-to-one, group, face-to-face, and online.

Studied a fundamental Japanese language teaching programme at University (BA in Language and Culture in 1994), brushed up my knowledge and skills by completing a distance learning course of 420 hours to be qualified.

I enjoy Kimono, reading, cooking, and seeing you enjoy learning Japanese :)

Teaching Experience:
■ Japanese Tutor (private) / October 2004 - present
3-8 hrs a week with students at wide range of age, purpose, and Japanese skills, at home, at a cafe, and online (Skype, Messenger, WhatsApp).
My ex-tutees include a couple went to Japan for their honeymoon and a family went to Japan as expats.

■ Japanese Tutor at Welbeck Sixth Form College, Loughborough, Leicestershire/ Sept -Dec, 2008 -2010
2 hrs a week for a beginners' class (4-10 students each term)

■ Japanese Tutor at Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire / Oct 2007 - July 2011
11 hrs a week for 1 taster class, 2 beginners' class (Level1, 26+ students each) , 1 intermediate class (Level 2, 15 students), and 1 advanced class (Level 3, 4-6 students)
Ran 20 weeks (Week 1-10 in Oct-Dec & 11-20 in Mar-May) course for each level using following materials;
>Level 1:
original materials
1-10 weeks Japanese for Busy People1 Ed3 Romanized version (AJALT/Kodansha
International )" L1-8
11-20 weeks Japanese for Busy People 1 Ed3 Kana version L9-12
Preparation for Asset Language Test (took place in May every year)
> Level 2:
original materials
Japanese for Busy People 1 Ed3 Kana version L13-23
Preparation for Asset Language Test (took place in May every year)
> Level 3
Japanese for Busy People 2 Ed3 Kana version L1-10
Preparation for Asset Language Test (took place in May every year)

■ Senior Japanese Tutor at Rawlins Community College, Loughborough, Leicestershire / October 2006 - February 2007
1.5 hrs a week with 7 students at wide range of age and Japanese level

■ Volunteer at Tokyo YMCA / 2000-2002

Tutoring Approach:
prioritize the learner's target to reach and create the course.

Welcome a group lesson up to 4 pupils/students with a group rate. Please enquire the details if interested.

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Personal Description:
I have lived in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom since December 2009. I am originally from Kumamoto, where I completed a training course at the EII Japanese Language Centre. I have now been teaching Japanese to students of all levels for nearly ten years.

Teaching Experience:
I started teaching Japanese in Kumamoto, Japan 10 years ago. I teach both children and adults and from absolute beginners to advanced level students. After moving to England I've been teaching from my home.

I also have 8 years experience of teaching online using Skype and an interactive whiteboard for students all over the world. I have worked for a major Japanese online school for 2 years.

I have taught students who aim to take the JLPT exam, the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (from the1st to 5th grade), and who are studying for The Duke of Edinburgh award.

I have also helped business people who are planning to work for Japanese companies.

My lesson fees are as follows:

Face-to-face lessons/Online lessons

• Private Lessons : £28 for a one hour individual lesson

• Group Lessons
2 people : £23per person for a one hour lesson (at my home)
3 people : £20 per person for a one hour lesson
4-5 people : £18 per person for a one hour lesson
6-8 people : £15per person for a one hour lesson

You can take group lessons with your friends or family members. Discounted lesson rates are available if you can collect a group of between 2 and 8 people.

Tutoring Approach:
I begin by introducing essential sentence patterns and teaching how to use them in practise conversations. I use role-play to make the conversations real and teach how to speak Japanese naturally. You will soon realise my lessons are completely different from normal language studies at school and find that my method is both practical and effective.

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Personal Description:
A native Japanese from Tokyo with the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language. Lived in the UK for over 25 years. Specifically trained to teach non-Japanese learners. Teaching full time as a profession. My background is in graphic design but I travelled around New Zealand and Australia before coming to the UK. Through my travel, I met people from many different countries and greatly enjoyed the experience. I live in Kings Norton which is in the south side of Birmingham.

Teaching Experience:
I taught my son Japanese singlehandedly from home without outside help and he got A* for both Japanese GCSE and A level. I take on both adults and students ranging from adults with Japanese connection in business, students who are studying for GCSE/JLPT. Young people who want to live and work in Japan in the future, people who want to watch Japanese anime without subtitles, people who want to visit Japan on holiday and much more. The level of my students range from complete beginners to upper-intermediate. I have also taught groups of children, and also a group of adults at a company. Both group types had some cultural sessions in which I received excellent feedback.
Number of people I teach weekly on one to one bases as of July 2022: over 30 people

Tutoring Approach:
I am friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated, and am happy to incorporate various aspects of Japan such as culture, anime, food etc. to add depth and insight in order to enrich your learning experience. I use Skype and online notepad for online lessons, and for both face-to-face and online, I normally issue 'no obligation' weekly homework unless you opt out, from over 30 textbooks and workbooks which I have accumulated over the years. Lessons normally continue throughout the year including school summer holidays and Christmas.

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Personal Description:
Hi! I am from Ukraine, currently living in UK. I studied Japanese language and culture at Kyiv National University and got Master's degree, after graduating from Ukrainian university I spent half a year in Japan studying Japanese language teaching techniques and preparing for Japanese language proficiency test which I passed successfully.

Teaching Experience:
I have years of experience of teaching Japanese language to people of different age and level. I used to be a lecturer at municipal university as well as private tutor of both Japanese and Russian languages.

Tutoring Approach:
Can vary depending on pupil's age, level and needs.

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Personal Description:
Graduated in Trinity College LTCL in Violin (Masters). Currently active member of The University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra and Manchester String Orchestra. Joined the Aberystwyth Philomusica and Aberystwyth Wind Band for more than 3 years. Over 10 years of music experiences. Have been learning, practising and expertising in music all my life. More like an exchange in music between music lovers rather than boring lessons. Provide violin, pop vocal, piano, basic saxophone and recorder tuition.

Teaching Experience:
Orchestra & Wind Band, Violin Music Tutor

Organization: The University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra ,Manchester String Orchestra, Aberystwyth Philomusica,
Nature of Work: First Violinist

Organization: Aberystwyth University Wind Band
Nature of work: Saxophonist

Nature of work: Private Music Tutor
Employment type: Self-employed
Dates: Ongoing

Tutoring Approach:
Introducing the easiest way to grasp the basic music skills in just a few lessons, in focus of performance-level, advanced pop and classical violin, pop singing, classical piano, basic saxophone and recorder.

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Personal Description:
Hi! こんにちは！

I am Erina, a native Japanese teacher regularly tutoring adult learners via online Skype lessons. My home town is Tokyo, where I was teaching Japanese. I've been teaching Japanese for 6 years for beginners and lower intermediate (JLPT N5 to N4). I can also offer conversation practice for upper intermediate to advance levels. I'm very patient and enthusiastic teacher who tailors each lesson for the individual depending on the students interests and goals.

I mainly use a text book called Genki in my lessons which covers reading, writing, speaking and listening. The most difficult areas of Japanese language learning tends to be reading and writing, but I would like focus more towards listening and speaking. Although you need to know the Japanese alphabets of Hiragana and Katakana to be able to understand accurate pronunciations, isn't it more fun and motivated if you would be able to pick up some Japanese thorough movie, anime and songs you like!

In person lesson is limited slot and different price, please ask me if you need more information.

Teaching Experience:
I've been teaching Japanese for 6 years for beginners and lower intermediate (JLPT N5 to N4).Regularly tutoring adult learners via online Skype lessons. My home town is Tokyo, where I was teaching Japanese.

Tutoring Approach:
Tutoring Approach:

Genki 1 and 2 are the main text books

This lesson is suitable for beginners to lower intermediate level.

If you want upper level, conversation lessons are also available.

Please contact me if you are interested in learning Japanese or if you have any questions.


-Student review-
"Erina is an excellent native Japanese tutor.
Extremely patient, Erina breaks down the lessons into chunks and explains each language concept, rule and grammatical idea with clarity and a smile.
couldn't recommend her enough to anyone wanting to learn Japanese from scratch !!"
Kate S


"Enthusiastic and patient. Classes are always fun with Erina and she always sets up classes geared towards your wants and needs."
Ross W


"Erina is really a very patient tutor I must say. I think I could be a Japanese expert if I keep learning with her."
Joey H


"Thoroughly enjoying my lessons with Erina. She is extremely encouraging and enthusiastic in lessons"
George T


"Excellent tutor. Always prompt, polite and incredibly efficient. My son found Erina very friendly and informative. We have had 3 lessons , 1x a week and will be booking more. Site is easy to use and simple payments. Emails to update ever step of the way. Very happy highly recommend"
Rachel M


"Erina's lessons fly by, and are so helpful!"
James R


"I wasn't sure what to expect from the process but Erina has been great. I was quite specific with what I wanted to learn and she has been very flexible and patient. I feel positive about the process and I think she'll get me ready for a trip to Japan in the future."
Christian H


"Yesterday I had my first lesson with Erina, she was really fun to talk with, she quickly assessed my understanding and asked me about my goals etc. After discussing textbooks I already owned and my past experience she put me through my paces with some exam practice, reading comprehension and some speaking. I thoroughly enjoyed my lesson with her and gained confidence both in my current ability but also felt I was once again learning and not stuck in a plateau. Looking forward to our next lesson and completing my homework soon."
Sam C


"Erina is a great teacher! Learning from a native speaker has been so beneficial to me. Erina lessons are well structured and she pushes me to increase my learning while also making it fun. Highly recommended!"
Dominic C

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Personal Description:
I had been a full time native Japanese teacher/lecturer in the UK between 2006 and 2018 after completing MA in Japanese Applied Linguistics at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) in 2006. I have become a professional private teacher for individuals and companies as I realised my passion is to support those students who are keen on improving Japanese through private tuitions. I have established an academy of Japanese Studies since 2015.

Teaching Experience:
My cooperate training contracts
- SONY (2016-present)
- Tokyo Esque (2017-present)
- Deloitte (2017-2018)
- Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi UFJ (2017-2018)
- Ashurst (2016)
- Polar Capital (2015-2016)
- British Museum (2015)

In the past, I taught the Japanese language to
-> the students of BA in Japanese at SOAS (2011 & 2014-2018),
-> the general public, university students and business people at King`s College London (2009-2017),
-> the UK diplomats at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (2013 - 2016),
-> the president and the top managers at Dentsu Aegis Network (2013 - 2014),
-> the students of BA in Japanese at the University of Sheffield (2006 - 2009).

Tutoring Approach:
My passion for language teaching is to contribute to the society where people need more global minded attitudes and mutual understanding. I will help you understand Japanese culture from the native perspective. By absorbing the Japanese mind set, you will begin to perceive, process, and express yourself in an authentic Japanese way. In the lessons (including online lessons), we will explore the speech and body language of native Japanese speakers - this will increase your awareness of the feelings that lie behind Japanese expressions. By following this approach, you will use a more appropriate grammatical structure and word usage, allowing you to speak Japanese more naturally.

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Personal Description:
Hi, I've studied Japanese for 3 years, and spent a year in Japan and am more than capable to teach basic Japanese to anyone who would like to begin learning the basics such as Hiragana, Katakana, basic Kanji and beginner's grammar. I am also able to teach University years 1 and 2 as well. No textbook required as I will be providing the necessary materials. Hope to hear from you soon so we can improve our language skills together!

Teaching Experience:
I have experience teaching English in Japan for a year, and as a result am quite adept and explaining the rules of grammar in English as well as Japanese.

Tutoring Approach:
I mix the use of textbook, speaking and listening exercises, reading and writing all together to provide a full experience of the language.

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Personal Description:
こんにちは (Konnichiwa)＾＾ I am Hiroe from Japan, a Native Japanese Speaker with Bachelor of Japanese Education as a Foreign Language, Hiroshima University.

You can have 60mins lesson by Zoom with a qualified and experienced Japanese language teacher tailored to you, as you like.

Pair / Small Group Lessons are also available (Complete Beginner* / Beginner / Pre-intermediate / Advanced): £15~25

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Are you looking for an online Japanese teacher?
Let's improve your Japanese together! It will be great fun and effective.

All levels are welcome! I am looking forward to hearing from you.
(Early morning & weekend lessons are also available!)

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching Japanese since 2004 for all levels especially beginners.

With my extensive teaching experience at language schools, a college, universities and establishments in the UK, the US, Australia and Japan, and business experience in multi-national companies, I believe I would make a significant contribution to your study through conducting lessons of the highest standard.

I currently run the Japanese language school as a representative.

QUALIFICATIONS
・Registered Japanese Language Teacher (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / JAPAN)
・Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
・High School Specialized Teacher's Certificate (Japanese)
・登録日本語教員

EDUCATION
・Hiroshima University, Japan, 2005-2009 - BA in Japanese Education as a Foreign Language

Tutoring Approach:
<Mission of my lessons>
Making your dreams come true through teaching Japanese.

<The keys to bring you to it>
🗝Attentive counselling and guidance
🗝Tailored lessons based on your needs and interests
🗝Relaxing atmosphere

<Aims of the lessons>
・To be able to express in Japanese what you really feel and want to say even though you are speaking a foreign language.
・To realize your real wishes through speaking in Japanese.

<Levels and contents>
All levels including JLPT, Business Japanese, Conversation, Grammar, Writing, Study support, Culture, Japanese for travelling etc. Pre-departure Japanese language training for business and life are also available.
I will use worksheets / slides for online lessons, and I will send them to you after each lesson.

<Message from Hiroe>
My role is to prepare good 'soil'.
Please allow your beautiful 'flower' to blossom in it.

Instead of trying hard, let's learn by having fun!
You will feel more energized when we finish our lessons and also find yourself able to do something new.

Let me support you to have unforgettable study experience of the highest standard.
Please send me a message for more details.
ありがとうございます♪ Thank you ♪

Hiroe

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Personal Description:
I studied Japanese at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and got my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Japan. Having spent 7 years living in Japan, I have level 1 (N1) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).  I also have skills in traditional Japanese arts, such as tea ceremony and calligraphy. I want to share my passion for the Japanese language with everybody, from complete beginners to students going to Japan in the near future.

Teaching Experience:
I have over 10 years of experience in private tutoring and teaching at the university level. I have successfully tutored students who got jobs or enrolled at universities in Japan, as well as passed JLPT N5-N3 levels.

Tutoring Approach:
Every student is different. Every student's approach to studying is different. Every student's objective of studying Japanese is different. I take all of it into account, and tailor classes for each student. We will decide on realistic pace and goals, and by combining our efforts will try to achieve them.

I also offer a fast-track Japanese language course - the methodology I was trained with at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. It is a comprehensive course and you build up the skills in all areas of the language - starting with speaking and listening, then followed by reading and writing. In one year you should be able to have daily conversations (equivalent to JLPT N4), and in two to three years you would be able to comprehend coherent conversations in everyday situations and beyond (equivalent to JLPT N3).

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Personal Description:
こんにちは
My name is Yuki, I am native Japanese, however I've been living in the UK for 25 years.
Having experience teaching all levels of Japanese, from beginner through to advanced; I am truly passionate about teaching the language and culture.

My 1 to 1 online sessions are tailored specifically to you and your goals.
There is a free "consultation" before starting lessons to get to know each other and your goals; £27 per hour thereafter.
Please feel free to message me with any questions, I will usually reply within a few hours.
I look forward to meeting you.

ありがとうございました。
どうぞ、よろしくおねがいします。

Teaching Experience:
I specialise in broadening students' skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Many students enjoy learning all aspects of the language and cultural topics,
so I prepare tailored exercises before each lesson.

Beginner Level:
I utilise the popular "Genki" textbook for teaching Japanese to foreigners.
I have completed an online course on effectively using this textbook.
Additionally, I participate in a monthly online Japanese study group with a Japanese teacher.

Intermediate Level:
For learners who have completed the "Genki 1and 2" textbook, I transition them to using the "Intermediate Japanese Across the four language skills Quartet" and "Tobira gateway to advanced Japanese" textbook.
This prepares them for advanced-level studies.

JLPT Preparation Students:
Preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) engage in reading level-appropriate books,
practicing sentence patterns, reviewing vocabulary and kanji, and taking mock tests.

Travel Preparation For those traveling to Japan:
I teach essential phrases for everyday situations such as greetings, ordering in restaurants, and navigating public transportation.
I also provide pronunciation correction as needed.

GCSE:
I have experience teaching the new Pearson Edexcel Japanese language course, established in 2017.
This course is popular and notably challenging for younger students compared to other foreign languages.

Tutoring Approach:
My sessions are tailored to you. You decide what you want to learn, how quickly you want to achieve your goals and which areas you want to target. We share folders and files in DropBox for worksheets and other materials, and use Google Sheets to share and track your personal progress.


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Personal Description:
Hi, I'm Momoka from Hokkaido, Japan. I love traveling and have been to 31 countries. I'm also interested in learning languages. I can speak English fluently, make small conversation in Khmer (Cambodian language), read French (beginner level).

Teaching Experience:
I used to teach Japanese in Cambodia for one year. I used "みんなの日本語" and taught mainly N4/N5 level.
I passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test and am a qualified teacher.

Tutoring Approach:
My lesson is flexible. (Reading, speaking, writing, Anime language, JLPT, etc…) Just let me know your goal and how you want to learn.

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Personal Description:
🕒 Available Lesson Times (UK Time):　Fridays 7am-12:00 noon　
Thanks to many lesson bookings, most of my time slots are currently full. The above are the only available times at the moment.

🇯🇵 Friendly & Experienced Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵
Helping learners of all ages enjoy Japanese with confidence!

Hello! My name is Yoko. I was born and raised in Japan, spent seven years living in the UK, and now live in Yokohama.
I enjoy traveling, watching films, reading, and - most of all - connecting with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

I always look forward to hearing what sparked your interest in Japan and the Japanese language!

Teaching Experience:
🌸 Teaching Experience
I've been teaching Japanese online for over five years, and I feel incredibly grateful that many of my students have continued learning with me for a long time.
I also taught Japanese on a leisure course at a college in the UK.

My lessons are friendly, flexible, and tailored to each learner's goals - whether it's speaking more naturally, preparing for an exam, or exploring Japanese culture.

The Japanese language can be somewhat challenging for students to grasp. However, by developing a solid foundation and building a wide vocabulary, the process becomes achievable and rewarding for everyone.
For students who plan to use Japanese in a working environment, I have a strong understanding of both Business Japanese and Japanese business etiquette, and can provide practical, culturally informed lessons.

I aim to offer lessons where you not only enjoy learning Japanese but also gain deeper insights into Japan and its culture.

Tutoring Approach:
🧩 What to Expect in Lessons
I always create a relaxed and encouraging learning space where students feel comfortable trying new things.

Typical lesson flow:

Warm-up conversation

Review of the previous lesson

Main study using a textbook or online materials

Recap of the key points

Lesson types include:

Daily conversation

JLPT preparation

Business Japanese & etiquette

GCSE Japanese

Children's lessons (age-appropriate and fun)
Half-hour lessons available for young learners (£10)

Explanations can be provided in English if needed.

📚 Materials
Minna no Nihongo

Genki

Kodomo no Nihongo (for children)

Note: Lessons are conducted on a computer with screen sharing.

If you're looking for a supportive and enjoyable way to study Japanese, I'd love to help you on your journey.
Let's learn together - at your pace, and with confidence!

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Personal Description:
I studied French and Japanese as part of my degree in Applied Language and Translation Studies at Dublin City University and Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. As part of my degree, I also studied linguistics, and how to learn languages most effectively, given how the brain retains language. I have also taken the Irish Leaving Cert Japanese exam (A-Level equivalent) and Japanese Language Proficiency tests, so I have plenty of resources geared towards exams if that is your goal. If you are a more casual learner I am happy to make the lessons more fun and conversational, based on your preferences :)

Teaching Experience:
This year, I have taught my younger brother a 2 year higher level Japanese syllabus in 6 months for his Leaving Certificate exams, as he only found out in January there was a foreign language requirement for the course he wants to take in university. This was achieved through clever resources and study plan. With only 6 months tuition (one quarter of the usual 2 year syllabus time), my brother passed higher level Japanese with a grade equalling between 50-60%.

Other language teaching experience:
While in Japan I taught Japanese students English as a Foreign Language, from ages 4 to 20; in Ireland I gave casual English lessons to a Lithuanian woman who already had conversational English, but wanted to better understand certain English grammatical points; I also have a TEFL 160 course to teach English as a Foreign Language.

Other teaching experience:
I teach beginners piano every week from home.

Tutoring Approach:
Using the concepts learned in my Linguistics degree for language learning (L+1, Optimised Intervals for Repetition and Content Exposure for Memorisation Incentive), we will put a study plan in place with clever resources to ensure language learning is both fun and effective! We want our lessons to be so effective that we spend less time studying, and more time learning :)

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Personal Description:
I'm Chelsea,

I live in a small rural village with my family - i enjoy gardening, walking, playing games and hanging out with my cat.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for over 10 years as a private tutor and giving language taster sessions at events.

I usually teach online but in-person is also an option!

Tutoring Approach:
I am super flexible when it comes to tutoring. We will discuss what your learning style is and adapt each lesson to that with the aim to make week on week progress.

I try to include fun topics and things that are relevant to your hobbies and interests so things are easier to remember!

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