About me
Hello I'm Saori. Nice to meet you! I am from Tokyo. but I've been living in Canada for about 4 years. After graduating from my university I moved to SK in Canada, and lately moved to BC in Canada.
Teaching experience
I have 4 years of teaching experience online, and taught at a Japanese Sunday school in Canada. Over 4 years I have taught people who are complete beginner, intermediate, advanced, from the ages of 5 to 80 from many different countries such as Canada, America, China, England, France, Italy and South Korea etc.
I am very patient, friendly and cheerful. My teaching strategy focuses on making students feel comfortable during my lessons, I want you to feel okay when you make a mistake. Making mistakes is an important step to improve language skills.
About my lessons
Depending on students' individual needs, I can give a strict, structured lesson or a relaxed, conversational lesson. If you are a beginner student, I can always use English to teach. If you want me to only Japanese to teach, I’ll speak only Japanese to you. If you are not sure your level or what part you need to improve, I can find out what you should do to improve your skills. I am very flexible, and respect student’s opinions. If my teaching pace is too fast or too slow, please don’t hesitate to tell me, I can always change the speed as well. I’ll provide homework or a test if it’s needed.
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21 Lessons | October 3, 2024
Saori-sensei provides more enjoyment and learning per minute than any tutor with whom I have worked. Thank you!
17 Lessons | June 22, 2024
Saori is an excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional teacher, and these Japanese classes are expanding my mind. Arigato gozaimasu!
11 Lessons | March 28, 2024
Saori was funny, friendly and patient. She came up with creative lessons that matched my needs (I am going to Japan soon and wanted to brush up on what I learned a long time ago).
51 Lessons | January 24, 2024
Saori is a wonderful teacher, very good humored and understanding, explains things well. I feel that I'm making excellent progress with her!