I give private lessons tailored to beginners wishing to learn Japanese language from the basics.

I lived and worked in Japan for 10 years, studied Japanese at university, and hold the JLPT N1 qualification. My goal is to help you navigate not only the Japanese language but also everyday life in Japan. Whether you’re planning to move to Japan, already live there, want to make Japanese friends, or simply want to communicate more naturally, I’ll help you build practical Japanese skills that you can actually use. I believe it’s important to start with natural, everyday spoken Japanese rather than focusing too heavily on formal expressions and textbook grammar from the beginning. Once you understand how people, especially younger generations, actually speak, it’s much easier to build on that foundation and learn polite, formal and business Japanese. We’ll also work on something that textbooks often overlook: how to handle situations when you don’t understand something, how to ask people to explain or repeat themselves, how to keep a conversation going, and how to express yourself even when you don’t know the exact words. That’s why I believe starting with a textbook such as Minna no Nihongo isn’t necessarily the best approach for everyone. I want you to develop the confidence to communicate independently, not just memorise grammar rules.