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LIVE ONLINE JAPANESE LESSONS

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

Looking for tailored, supportive Japanese instruction?
With decades of teaching experience in Canada and a background in bilingual education, I help learners of all ages build genuine confidence in speaking, reading, and understanding Japanese.

Why Learn With Me?
・Certified & Experienced: Completed the rigorous 420-hour Advanced Skills of Teaching Japanese Language Course, with years of classroom teaching experience at the local Japanese Saturday School.
・Real-World Results: Former students have successfully transitioned to living, teaching English, and pursuing degrees at universities in Japan.
・Bilingual Insight: As a parent who raised a bilingual child in Canada, I bring deep empathy and practical methods for both second-language learners and heritage speakers.
・Flexible Zoom Lessons: Learn comfortably from home with custom lesson materials suited to your personal goals and pace.

Available Lessons:
・Conversational Japanese (Beginner to Advanced)
・Travel & Practical Everyday Phrases
・Heritage Language Support for Children & Teens
・Japanese Culture & Reading Comprehension

👉 Get in touch to schedule a short Zoom meeting to discuss your goals!

Testimonial from my past student

Takako-sensei’s energetic, friendly, knowledgeable teaching goes far beyond what a textbook could ever accomplish.

During the year I’ve been under her tutelage I went from nearly zero knowledge of Japanese to being able to form multi-clause sentences on a variety of topics. Her lessons, on grammar and vocabulary, are easy to understand, and the immediate feedback, rectifying errors and clarifying points, has greatly improved the pace of my learning. Further, as a native Japanese speaker, she provides invaluable insight into the colloquial and practical aspects of the language and life in Japan. Thanks to her, I’m now able to have basic day to day conversations, and read simple slice of life manga, with occasional help from a dictionary. As I get ready for my upcoming exchange semester at Yokohama City University, I feel that I have been given a strong foundation for daily life in Japan and for further instruction at my host school. I wholeheartedly recommend taking lessons from Takako-sensei for an engaging, and well rounded education in Japanese.
2026, September 11

I’ve been taking Japanese lessons with Takako-sensei for about a year, and it’s been an amazing experience.

When I first started, I had no prior knowledge of Japanese, but with her guidance, I’ve had a lot of growth in my reading, listening, writing, and speaking abilities.
Her lessons are a great mix of grammar, reading, cultural insights, and plenty of conversation practice. She teaches both formal and casual speech, as well as natural phrases that help me sound more like a native speaker. As well, she gives lots of opportunities to shadow her speaking to help with pitch accent. Thanks to her, I can now read children’s books in Japanese, can have basic conversations with my Japanese partner, and can even follow along with Japanese podcasts on my commutes to work!
Takako-sensei makes learning really enjoyable. She’s patient, knowledgeable, and full of energy, and her sense of humor makes every lesson fun. She’s also very flexible, adjusting the lessons to focus on whatever I want to work on, which has helped me improve quickly.
I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn Japanese – she’s passionate, skilled, and genuinely fun to learn with. The only reason I’m stopping lessons is because I’m moving to Japan to continue my learning in an immersive environment, but I have a great foundation on which to build, thanks to everything I’ve learned from Takako-sensei.
ありがとうございました！あなたは素晴らしい！
2025, September 17

Takako-sensei is a truly wonderful teacher who understands students.

I started with a very low level of Japanese, and now I’m moving to Japan for a job—all thanks to the incredible lessons she provided. Our weekly sessions were perfectly tailored, blending practical conversations and vocabulary with solid grammar lessons and quizzes to prepare for JLPT.
Takako-sensei’s guidance went far beyond language. She also taught me so much about Japanese culture, etiquette, and customs, which has been invaluable as I prepare for my move. My time learning with her has been unforgettable and full of cherished memories. I would absolutely choose Takako-sensei for my Japanese education again, and I can’t recommend Canada-stay.com enough to anyone hoping to improve their Japanese.
2024, November 25

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.

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
AT this moment, I am able tutor only 5 students per week.
WHERE : Online – Zoom
WHEN : MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, NO lessons on weekends or public holiday.

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!)

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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