Eri Nishikawa

Lessons are conducted mainly in Japanese to help students improve their listening and speaking skills in a natural and immersive way.

I am a native Japanese speaker from Japan with experience working in the hotel industry, where I developed strong skills in polite communication and customer service in Japanese.

In my lessons, I focus on practical and natural Japanese that can be used in real-life situations such as daily conversation, travel, and professional environments. I can also help students improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, and understanding of polite and business Japanese.

My lessons are flexible and fully adapted to each student’s level and goals. I usually use conversation-based practice to help students speak more naturally and confidently. I will correct mistakes in a supportive and easy-to-understand way, so students can improve step by step.

I aim to create a relaxed and friendly learning environment where students feel comfortable practicing Japanese and asking questions.

I use real-life topics in my lessons, such as daily routines, work, hobbies, travel, and cultural differences, so students can learn how Japanese is used naturally in context. If needed, I may include simple role-play activities, such as ordering food or handling basic workplace situations, to support practical communication.

Lessons focus on helping students think in Japanese rather than relying on translation, which supports more natural fluency development.

Depending on the student’s goals, we can focus more on conversation practice, listening skills, or polite expressions used in business and customer service situations. I also enjoy sharing Japanese culture, manners, and natural expressions based on my experience in the hotel industry. I am familiar with different Japanese dialects, including Kansai dialect and Hiroshima dialect, which can also be introduced if students are interested. My goal is to help students gain confidence and communicate naturally in Japanese in real-life situations.