
Maika S.
Japanese tutor
·From Japan
Want to learn Japanese but don’t know where to start? Want to learn Japanese in a fun way? Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together with a cheerful teacher from Osaka! 🌸
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About me
Translated
My name is Maika! 🌸 I'm from Osaka 🌏 and I know a lot about the Kansai region, so feel free to ask me anything!
I love traveling, exploring delicious restaurants, and I'm a fan of Japanese idols! 🎶
People often say I'm always smiling and very easy to talk to!
I enjoy chatting with others and I love learning about different cultures and perspectives from around the world 🌏. Let’s share about our countries and cultures during our lessons!
I have experience with a working holiday in Australia, so I can support you in English too! 🙆♀️
📝 About the lessons
In my lessons, I focus on making sure you feel "understood," "capable," and "having fun!" I’ll suggest classes tailored to what you want to learn and your goals.
Even if you understand something in your head, it’s hard to know if you can actually do it, right? I’ll support you until you can confidently say, "I can do this!" and "This is fun!" 🙆
Recommended for those who:
- Want to learn Japanese but don’t know where to start
- Want to speak everyday conversation more smoothly
- Want to practice Japanese for travel
- Want to learn how to order at restaurants and shop
- Want to learn Osaka dialect
Once you can speak Japanese, new possibilities open up! ✈️ You can make Japanese friends, watch anime without subtitles, and enjoy your trips to Japan even more!
Since I’m also learning English, I totally understand feelings like, "I can’t understand..." "I can’t speak well..." and "I’m scared to talk...".
But don’t worry! If we learn together step by step and have fun, you’ll definitely gain confidence! 🌱 With a cheerful teacher and a comfortable environment for speaking, our lessons will surely be enjoyable!
I’ll support you in making Japanese feel closer and more fun with lessons tailored just for you!
Any goal is welcome! Let’s start with a trial lesson and chat! ☺️ I’m looking forward to meeting you! ✨
I speak
Japanese
NativeEnglish
Intermediate B1Lesson rating
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Based on 25 anonymous student reviews
What my students say

John
37 lessons · Aug 3, 2025
(edited)
Maika is a very fun and engaging teacher. She is able to match the pace of the learner and give adequate help. She is easy to work with and is patient. Highly recommend.
BT
37 lessons · Feb 9, 2026
Best Teacher on LearnZone
TheArmandoboy
18 lessons · Aug 10, 2025
ALWAYS HAPPY TO SEE YOU, YOU SMILING ALL THE TIME, I LOVE IT, I am always happy to see you, and I am glad you are always smiling.
Geoffrey
15 lessons · Oct 16, 2025
Completed another productive lesson with Maikaーさん. Her patience and explanations during the lesson have been a great aid for my JLPT preparation!
Ming
14 lessons · Sep 24, 2025
Maika is a very skilled Japanese teacher.
Samantha
9 lessons · Aug 15, 2025
(edited)
I love learning with Maika! She is very kind and thoughtful with her responses. We focus on daily conversations and we always have a good time. I recommend learning with Maika~
Schedule
Resume
2025 — 2025
LearnZone Language Teaching Certificate
LearnZone Language Teaching Certificate
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My specialties
Conversational Japanese
教科書では学べない、ネイティブが実際に使う日本語を学べます。日本人の友達との会話や、ホテル・レストラン・電車・買い物など、日常生活ですぐに使える表現をたくさん練習できます。どんなテーマでも対応しますので、気軽にリクエストしてくださいね!
Japanese for beginners
日本語がはじめての方、まだ少ししか話せない方も大歓迎です!あいさつや自己紹介、かんたんな文法や会話から、やさしく楽しく練習します。わからないことは、英語でも説明できますので安心してくださいね。
JLPT
LPT対策(N5〜N1)にも対応しています。文法・語彙・読解・聴解をバランスよく学び、合格を目指しましょう!
Intensive Japanese
「日本に行く前に、短期間で日本語を学びたい!」という方、大歓迎です!旅行・留学・出張など、目的に合わせて必要な表現をぎゅっとまとめて練習できます。「時間がないけど話せるようになりたい」そんなあなたをしっかりサポートします!
Japanese for children
子どもが楽しく日本語を学べるように、ゲームやイラスト、歌などを使ってレッスンします。あいさつ、ひらがな、かんたんな会話などを、楽しみながら自然に身につけていきましょう!
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