Saori S.

🌸 Relaxed, Slow-Paced, and Conversational Japanese Lessons 🌸

Hello! I'm Saori, living in Tokyo. As a Japanese teacher, I enjoy connecting with learners from all over the world. I'm also a mother of three daughters, and my parenting experience has made me skilled at providing gentle, supportive, and encouraging lessons 😊

I love calligraphy, movies, shoujo manga, music, reading, and learning languages, and I can share the beauty of language through these hobbies. Not only can I help with grammar and conversation, but I can also share a lot about Japanese culture, business scenes, and daily life!

I want to create a fun and safe space for everyone who wants to learn Japanese. I’ll support you carefully according to your goals. Let’s enjoy the world of Japanese together!

With over 20 years of experience working in Japanese companies, I’ve gained firsthand knowledge of business manners, communication within the workplace, and Japan's unique culture of "reading the air." I can also help you with practical expressions used in the workplace, such as natural keigo, letters, and phone etiquette.

Additionally, I have a hobby in calligraphy and penmanship, holding a level six certification in calligraphy, and I’m currently studying to become a calligraphy instructor. I can share tips on practicing beautiful writing in kaisho, gyousho, reisho, as well as hiragana and katakana.

While I’m still learning as a Japanese instructor, I prioritize speaking standard Japanese and providing careful, gentle support from the perspective of a Japanese learner.

🌟 An Experienced Japanese Teacher Who Will Support Your Goals 🌟

Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile 😊

I’m a Japanese teacher based in Tokyo. With about 20 years of experience working in Japanese companies, I now run a retail business from home while teaching Japanese and calligraphy to learners both domestically and internationally.

I’m here to gently and carefully support you as you work towards your goals in learning Japanese. I provide enjoyable and practical lessons tailored to your level and objectives.

🌸 About Me

Hobbies: Calligraphy, movies, shoujo manga, music, reading, traveling, language learning

Languages I Speak: Japanese (native), English (basic conversation)

Personality: Relaxed, steady

Strengths: Experience in Japanese companies (customer service, office work, phone etiquette, business manners, etc.), knowledge of sales and customer service, and familiarity with Japanese parenting culture.

🌷 Lesson Target Audience

I recommend my lessons for:

- Japanese learners from beginner to advanced (ages 12 and up)

- Those who want to enjoy free conversation

- Learners who wish to study thoroughly over the long term

- Anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture and customs

- Those preparing for a trip to Japan

- Learners who want to speak naturally like a native

- Those interested in learning Japanese for business situations

- Anyone curious about calligraphy and Japanese etiquette

✨ Lesson Features

- Flexibly customized to your goals and concerns

- A safe space where you can casually discuss things beyond learning

- Comprehensive learning that includes not just grammar, conversation, and pronunciation, but also culture and values

- A natural approach tailored to you, rather than formal learning

📘 Lesson Content (Examples)

🔰 For Beginners

- Self-introductions, greetings, travel conversations

- Reading and writing hiragana/katakana

- Basic grammar using textbooks like GENKI

- Practice conversations for reservations and shopping

🌼 For Intermediate Learners

- Daily conversations (love, friends, work, neighborhood interactions, etc.)

- Reading kanji and newspapers

- Natural Japanese expressions, manners, and casual speaking

- Keigo and expressions useful in business

🌸 For Advanced Learners

- Strengthening complex grammar, reading comprehension, and expression skills

- Nuances in conversation (intonation, accent)

- Business Japanese (interview practice, workplace conversations, discussions)

- Resume corrections and rephrasing into natural Japanese

- Reading articles and specialized content

🌟 Message

Learning Japanese is a long journey, but a wonderful future awaits you at the end. As a language learner myself, I truly understand how you feel.

Let’s have fun while building your skills through solid lessons! I’m really looking forward to talking with you 😊