LIVE Online Japanese language tutoring in London Ontario Canada

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You can learn Japanese at home from a Japanese teacher who has many years of experience as a teacher.

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LIVE Online Japanese tutoring in London ON

Konnichiwa　こんにちは
I have been offering Japanese language tutoring services in London, Ontario, for many years. I am a native Japanese speaker living in London with my family. My daughter is bilingual in English and Japanese, and she truly appreciates the benefits of being bilingual.

I am qualified to tutor Japanese, having completed the 420-hour Advanced Skills of Teaching Japanese Language Course.For many years, I worked as a teacher at a Japanese Saturday school in London, Ontario, where I taught Japanese language, arithmetic, science, social studies, and Japanese culture to children of Japanese background.

Some of my former Canadian students have gone to Japan to work as English teachers, and one of them is now studying at a university in Japan. I used to organize lunch gatherings with my Canadian and Japanese students in London. These events aimed to help students make new friends and gain a deeper understanding of both Canadian and Japanese cultures. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity to organize any lunch gatherings recently. I’m glad that I still keep in touch with many of my former students.

From 2020-NOW:

I tutor Canadian students via Zoom, offering both one-on-one and group lessons. I prepare teaching materials using PowerPoint and Word, and convert the PowerPoint presentations into PDF documents so that students can print them out for each lesson. I discuss with my students to understand their individual needs and tailor the lessons accordingly.

I teach conversation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. I also discuss topics related to Japanese culture and current issues. I use textbooks such as Japanese for Busy People, Genki, and others. Additionally, I help students prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).

From 2005 September-2017:

I was tutoring Japanese several Canadians every Wednesday and Thursday at local library as one-on-one bases. I was using textbooks such as Japanese for busy people. I was also helping them to prepare Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 N4 N3 N2.

About My Lessons

AGE: 12 and UP, who can focus sessions
WHERE : Online – Zoom
WHEN : MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, NO lessons on weekends or public holiday.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
MORNING 9am-12pm			9:00am-10:00am: I’m booked	9:00am-11:00am Not Available	9:00am-11:00am Not Available
AFTERNOON 1pm-3pm
EVENING 8pm-9pm	8:00pm-9:00pm: I’m booked	Not Available		8:00pm-9:00pm: I’m booked

textbooks and materials

There are many textbooks to choose from. I can offer lessons using the following materials, depending on your level and learning goals.

GENKI

Who is GENKI good for?
・Beginners to lower-intermediate learners: It’s great for people who are starting to learn Japanese and want to build a strong foundation.
・English speakers: All explanations are in English, so it’s easy to understand if you speak English.
・Students who want to study grammar seriously: GENKI teaches grammar step by step, with lots of practice exercises.
・People who want to learn all skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking): The textbook has a good balance of all four skills, and includes hiragana, katakana, and kanji.
・Those preparing for JLPT N5 or N4: GENKI covers grammar and vocabulary for the beginner levels of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
GENKI might not be the best for?
・Very young learners
・People who want only casual or fun lessons (They may prefer Japanese from Zero!)

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Japanese from zero

Who is Japanese from Zero! good for?
・Complete beginners: This book is great for people who are learning Japanese for the first time. It starts with the basics, like hiragana and simple grammar.
・English speakers: All explanations are in English, so it’s easy to understand if English is your first language.
・People who want fun and easy lessons: The lessons are friendly and not too serious, so learning Japanese feels fun and not too hard.
・Younger learners or teens: The design and style are simple and easy to follow for young learners too.
Maybe not the best for?
・People who already speak some Japanese (intermediate or advanced level)
・Learners who want to study only in Japanese

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Testimonial from my past student

I’ve had the privilege of taking Japanese lessons from Takako-sensei for the past three years. From the very beginning,Takako-sensei has been essential in the development of my Japanese language skills. Over the course of three years I have worked my way up from being an absolute beginner to an upper intermediate level student. We worked through several useful textbooks which helped develop my understanding of grammar, sentence structure, verb conjugations, particle usage, the difference between everyday, casual, and formal Japanese, as well as all sorts of other essential info. After a year of lessons with Takako-sensei, I applied to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in Toronto and passed due to the preparation and instruction she provided me. Takako-sensei was also very helpful in teaching me about the regional differences of spoken Japanese, and provided examples of how it can differ from location to location. Additionally, she helped teach me some of the subtle differences between how the language is spoken by men and women, so that my Japanese would sound more natural. The only reason that I am ending my lessons after three years is that I am now a certified English teacher and I am moving to Japan to help others in their pursuit of the English language. I know that my time and preparation spent under her tutelage will enable me to thrive in my new home, just outside of Tokyo. If you are in need of a Japanese teacher, regardless of your level, I would highly recommend Takako-sensei.
いつもありがとうございます。
2016. January 26.