Professional Teacher for JLPT & Grammar:

Tomoko Sensei

Hello! My name is Tomoko.

For the past 10 years—yes, even today!—I’ve been working as a Japanese language teacher at a Japanese language center in Vietnam.

Three years ago, I returned to Japan and have been teaching online at the same center ever since.

My students in their 20s often say they feel like talking with a mom in the classes.

I love:

  • Growing vegetables in my garden (currently mini tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and komatsuna)

  • Driving (I can drive large tour buses, trucks, taxis, regular cars, and motorcycles)

  • Reading (manga, science fiction, children’s books, mystery novels, ghost stories, etc.)

  • Baking sweets

  • Calligraphy

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Teaching Specialties

  • Minna no Nihongo 

  • JLPT N1~5

  • Marugoto

  • Trains foreigners aiming to become Japanese teachers

Language

  • Japanese (Native)
  • English (Intermediate)

Level

  • Beginner

  • Intermediate

  • Advanced exam

Teaching Style

  1. I have 10 years of experience as a Japanese language teacher and hold two teaching certifications. I’m especially skilled in improving students’ listening and speaking abilities.

  2. I teach about 80 students every day, so I’m very good at understanding each student’s unique personality.

  3. I constantly put in effort and creativity to make sure every student says, “That was fun!” after class 💪

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Experience

  • Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test Passed

  • Completed 420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Course

  • ACTFL OPI Trained (Oral proficiency evaluation method)

  • Worked at the court (14 years)

  • Worked at a nursery school and kindergarten (3 years)

  • Lived in Hanoi, Vietnam (2013–2022)

  • Japanese language teacher (2015–present / about 10 years)

Greetings from Tomoko Sensei!

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What My Student Say

My objective was to consolidate grammar and vocabulary to become more fluent in speaking. I appreciated that Tomoko-sensei respected my choice of textbook; she is also patient and dedicated, which was reassuring.
Lia
Supportive, always on time, and communicates with you between classes quickly. Although she's unable to explain in depth concepts in English, I think this challenges you to stay thinking in Japanese during the lesson.
Ava
My lessons with Tomoko Sensei have been extremely helpful in improving my Japanese and preparing for the JLPT. Tomoko Sensei is very patient during the lessons and flexible with scheduling. She is able to fit the lesson plan to my pace and needs which makes classes manageable and easy to follow. I wish I had started taking lessons with her earlier!
Darcey
I really loved all my classes with Tomoko sensei, her method was straight to the point, if there was anything I struggled with grammar she always explained it to me in a way that I understood! She made the atmosphere light , she was always patient and kind which made me not scared to speak or make mistakes! In those 5 classes I feel like I gained confidence and more comprehension of the japanese language!
Joh
Tomoko Sensei is such an amazing teacher. Her classes are fun and engaging. Her teaching methods are very effective and promote continual growth. She sets clear milestones and provides me with the tools and resources to reach them. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher & company to improve my Japanese.
Brisa Thomson
After seeing a video interview with Tomoko Sensei, I thought that she would be a good teacher for me. I am glad I signed up for lessons with Tomoko Sensei. Tomoko Sensei is an excellent and effective teacher. I feel that I am making progress after every lesson. She is very attentive and supportive and shows genuine interest in helping me learn.
Peter