Kon’nichiwa! I’m Aya, a qualified Japanese teacher and native speaker originally from Tokyo.
My classes are flexible, relaxed, student-centred and focus on meaningful communication. I believe ‘using’ is the most important part of language learning, so I structure my lessons around the student speaking as much as possible. I teach a variety of levels - beginner, intermediate and advanced and can help you improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, Currently I offer:
You can be a complete beginner, or an advanced learner. You do not have to purchase any books for my textbook lessons as I will be sharing relevant material/s with you at each lesson. In conversation practice, we speak about topics that interest you or I can suggest as we go. Sharing ideas and opinions on many things increases vocabulary knowledge and fluency skills. I look forward to meeting you in the class!
41 Lessons | February 5, 2022
Aya provides good instructional help in learning japanese both for formal and informal situations. As well advice on how to speak japanese naturally. The conversational practice she employs also helps to apply things we’ve gone over in practical and real life situations.
21 Lessons | January 26, 2022
Aya sensei has great patience and I really enjoyed my first 1-1 with her today. Whilst she encourages you to speak and structure sentence patterns correctly, she is very supportive. I am looking forward to improving my listening and speaking skills with her over the next 10 weeks! Mike Mc
1 Lesson | October 27, 2021
Every lesson with Aya is amazing. She explains things so well and is just a fabulous teacher. I always look forward to our lessons
1 Lesson | October 25, 2021
Great lesson with Aya san this week as always. Aya has a great way of explaining grammar and often initiates conversations in which I can practise using what I’ve learned. This really helps you learn how to think flexibly and speak Japanese more naturally! Thank you :)