Nahoko T.

Japanese tutor

From Japan

English-Fluent Certified Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years of Making Japanese Easy & Fun. Your Journey to Japanese Fluency Starts Here!

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Teaches

Japanese lessons

About me

Hello, I'm Nahoko! Your Bridge to Japanese Language & Culture 🌸

Ready to embark on your Japanese language journey? Whether you're starting from zero, preparing for travel, or aiming for professional fluency, I'm here to guide you every step of the way!

💫 Why Choose My Lessons?

Bilingual Guidance: As someone who mastered English and Chinese, I understand the language learning journey firsthand.

Professional Experience: Certified Japanese teacher with 10+ years in a Japanese corporate environment

Cultural Insights: Having lived in Japan, Australia, Germany, and China, I bring a global perspective to my teaching.

Personalized Approach: Your goals and learning style shape our lessons together

👥 Perfect For:

Complete Beginners: Start your Japanese journey with confidence and clear guidance.

Travelers: Learn essential phrases and cultural tips to enhance your Japan experience (8-class series recommended before your trip!)

Daily Conversation Enthusiasts: Build natural speaking skills in a supportive environment.

Career-Focused Learners: Prepare for working or living in Japan with business-oriented language skills

🗣️ My Teaching Style

I believe in making Japanese accessible and enjoyable! My classes blend structured learning with practical conversation practice, ensuring you can use what you learn right away.

📚 Course Offerings

🔰 Beginner Japanese

Start from zero and quickly build a foundation for daily conversation. Using the renowned Genki textbooks (which I'll share with you!), we'll focus on practical language skills in a supportive environment.

⭐️Example of First Month Lesson Plan

Trial Lesson - "Let's Introduce Yourself in Japanese"

1st Week - Greetings, Numbers

2nd Week - Question Sentences

3rd Week - Time, Shopping Phrases

4th Week - Negative Sentences

Content can be adjusted to meet the individual needs and learning pace.

✈️ Travel Japanese

Heading to Japan soon? Let me teach you the essential phrases and cultural knowledge to navigate confidently! My lessons are specifically designed for travelers who want to connect with locals.

👶 Japanese for Children

Interactive, fun-filled lessons using anime, songs, and manga to engage young learners. I make Japanese learning exciting and accessible for children of all ages.

💼 Business Japanese

Leverage my 8+ years in a Japanese IT company to learn proper business etiquette, presentation skills, and interview preparation. Perfect for professionals seeking career opportunities in Japanese companies.

🚀 Intensive Japanese

Fast-track your progress with up to 5 lessons weekly. Ideal for those with time-sensitive goals like upcoming travel, exams, or job interviews.

🗂️ Conversation Practice

Refine your pronunciation, expand your vocabulary, and gain confidence speaking about topics that interest YOU. I'll gently correct your grammar while keeping our discussions natural and engaging.

📸 A Bit About Me

When I'm not teaching, you'll find me exploring new destinations with my camera in hand! My passion for photography and travel enriches my teaching with authentic cultural insights and real-world language applications.

🌟 Ready to Start Your Japanese Journey?

Book a trial lesson today, and let's discuss your goals! Whether you're preparing for travel, career advancement, or simply fascinated by Japanese culture, I'll create a personalized learning path just for you.

I look forward to working with you!

I speak

Japanese

Native

Chinese (Mandarin)

Proficient C2

English

Proficient C2

Spanish

Beginner A1

German

Beginner A1

Lesson rating

5.0

Reassurance

5.0

Clarity

5.0

Progress

5.0

Preparation

Based on 106 anonymous student reviews

What my students say

5

Based on 46 student reviews

Macy
169 lessons · Jul 17, 2024
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I've been taking lessons with Nahoko for over a year and I absolutely love her teaching style. She is well prepared and has made me feel very confident about speaking Japanese. She's the best!!!!
Anna
114 lessons · Aug 8, 2024
I have so much fun learning with Nahoko! She creates a happy and supportive learning environment, and her lessons are easy to understand and allow you to move at your own pace. Nahoko is extremely gracious and patient, and always answers any questions I have (which there are a lot). I truly can't overstate how great of a teacher she is, and I always find myself looking forward to her lessons. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to learn Japanese!
Caroline
93 lessons · Mar 12, 2024
Really looking forward to my weekly lessons with Nahoko. She is absolutely bilingual in English so nothing to worry on that side. I work with Nahoko on being able to do chit chat in Japanese and it really helped me realising how far I could go alone (through self-study) and chatting with her helps with refining my listening skills, remembering my vocabulary and trying to build sentences that are not just [blabla]ga[verb].
Nicholas
73 lessons · Oct 7, 2024
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Nahoko-sensei is patient, engaging, and adapts the lessons to my learning pace. I have taken over 40 lessons with her so far, so I can confidently state that she is the best sensei I have ever had. I have made more progress with her than any other class I have taken. Nohoko-sensei always finds fun and creative ways to test your knowledge, such as conversation topic games, listening exercises, and reading/writing challenges. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn Japanese!
Alex
59 lessons · Feb 2, 2025
I've been learning with Nahoko for two months, and it's been an excellent experience. She does a great job explaining and answering the many questions I've asked her. She also pushes me to learn and practice my Japanese, especially when it comes to challenging things like speaking and writing. Japanese is a complicated language, and Nahoko makes me feel I'm progressing in every lesson. I look forward to more lessons with her!
Marta
56 lessons · Oct 21, 2024
Nahoko-san is an absolutely marvellous teacher, I highly recommend her Japanese lessons! She is a lovely person and she speaks English fluently which for me is extremely helpful to understand all the difficulties of Japanese language. I can’t wait for every single lesson with Nahoko! :)