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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18 Lessons | October 8, 2024
Awesome lesson, as per usual. Felt like progress has been made and a date in the future/goal with regards to JLPT. Left the lessons with a warm fuzzy feeling. Kanako is a great teacher.
59 Lessons | September 24, 2024
Always a very engaging lesson.
6 Lessons | September 20, 2024
Kanako is very kind and patient. I am a beginner in Japanese and she makes me feel comfortable speaking it. I asked that we work on my speaking and listening skills and we speak mostly in Japanese. I appreciate the focus and her accommodating my request.
90 Lessons | June 29, 2024
Kanako sensei is a wonderful teacher. She's extremely patient (even as I slowly work though problems) and has made learning Japanese less intimidating and something I look forward to every week. I also really appreciate her willingness to answer questions I have about the minutia of the language as well as Japan in general, which adds a lot of context to the lessons. As someone who has tried apps and who has tried self-learning before, learning with Kanako sensei is making a world of difference!