Learning That Grows & Evolves With You

Specialties

  • Speaking & Gramar
  • Beginner Japanese
  • Real-life materials 
  • Kids

Levels

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Languages

  • Japanese (Native)
  • English (Intermediate)
  • Kansai Dialect (Native)

Materials

  • Irodori
  • Marugoto
  • 文法 Buddy
  • Genki
  • News, blogs, role play

Style

I tailor the lesson content flexibly to each student’s level and goals.

  • For beginners, we start with hiragana and katakana, and use textbooks to carefully learn grammar and conversation from the basics. As needed, I also use materials in English or the student’s native language, and we proceed by reviewing any points they don’t understand together.
  • For students at the N3 level or higher, in addition to grammar study using textbooks, I conduct practical conversation practice tailored to their preferences—such as discussions based on news articles and blogs, as well as making phone reservations and handling unexpected situations—all of which are useful for traveling in Japan. I place great importance on “being able to actually use the Japanese you’ve learned.”
  • Japanese for Children
    I offer personalized lessons tailored to each child’s pace—from complete beginners to those who can already speak a little Japanese. Using songs, word games like shiritori, bingo, and other fun activities, children can naturally and enjoyably learn Japanese.

License

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese Language
  • Junior & Senior High School Teaching License (Japanese)
  • Completed 420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Course
  • Foundation in Travel and Tourism Diploma (IATA)

Experience

  • 2019–2022: Sales Assistant & Customer Service (Japan)
  • 2024: English Teacher for Children
  • 2025-: Online Japanese lessons at SAYAS Japanese School
  • 2026-: Group & private lessons in person at a Japanese school

About Me

Hello, I’m Saki!
I spent time on working holidays in the UK and Ireland, and while living abroad, I met people from various countries and enjoyed learning about the differences in language and culture.

I currently teach Japanese at a Japanese language school in Osaka. I’m also taking a Japanese language teacher training course to further enhance my knowledge and teaching skills as a Japanese language instructor.

I love traveling, trying new foods, exploring foreign cultures, and talking with people from all over the world. I strive to be a teacher who creates a relaxed atmosphere where you feel comfortable asking any questions. Don’t worry about making mistakes and let’s have fun learning Japanese together!

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