こんにちは! 👋 I’m a Japanese tutor with 12 years of teaching experience and a strong linguistics background, and I’d love to help you on your language journey.
I welcome all levels of learners—from complete beginners to intermediate students.
For beginners, I often recommend starting with the GENKI textbook. To build a strong foundation, I highly suggest taking classes at least once a week for the first 3 months so you can really see your progress.
🌸 What can I help you with:
🌸 How do we study?
I use a method called "Active learning". You need to study and prepare before the lesson to be actively involved in the learning process. In that way, you can learn the language effectively. I have been learning English for over 15 years, and all I can say is the key to success is repetition and being consistent!
🌸 Would it be possible to speak Japanese fluently?
Many people ask me how long it will take to speak Japanese fluently. My answer is that it depends on you. If you engage with Japanese for more time every day, you will acquire it faster. There are many ways to engage with your learning language. It might be like watching your favorite Japanese shows or writing a diary every day in Japanese, and so on. Find a fun way to learn Japanese with me!
🌸 Extra support outside lessons
I also host a Japanese learning podcast that follows the GENKI textbook. It’s designed for shadowing practice to strengthen your speaking and listening skills—a perfect complement to lessons.
I believe in making lessons engaging, practical, and tailored to each student’s needs. Whether you’re starting from zero, preparing for an exam, or getting ready to travel, I’ll support you in reaching your goals with confidence.
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6 Lessons | March 12, 2022
Kanako-san is a very good teacher, and can explain grammatical points very well. She is patient and makes sure that you are understanding the material.
54 Lessons | January 17, 2022
Kanako sensei was highly personable and patient. Without speeding into things, she got a firm grasp of my skill level and followed by developing a precise lesson plan. She speaks Japanese with a clear and steady tongue allowing for me to be able to practice conversations without ever getting too lost. She took materials I've been using to learn Japanese so she could understand what exactly I've learned, and also provided useful alternatives.
146 Lessons | December 9, 2021
Kanako-Sensei is an amazing teacher, after just a couple lessons I already find myself learning new things and retaining the lessons quicker than I could have imagined. She is great at identifying the pace I'm learning at and suggests homework assignments accordingly. She is patient and supportive when we are practicing conversations which makes her very easy to talk to. I cannot recommend her enough!
1 Lesson | October 18, 2021
I am extremely happy with Kanako, always very gentle, professional, flexible and willing to reply to my thousands questions. I am learning Japanese for general culture reasons and Kanako is always able to meet my curiosity about not only language but also culture and traditions of Japan. Couldn't ask better.