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    Nodoka C.

    Japanese tutor

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    From Japan

    Japan

    \Helping you break through the barrier of the Japanese language and expand your world! / A new language is a door to new possibilities🌏🚪 Let's open that door together while enjoying Japanese😀

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    Engaging

    Approachable

    Patient

    Encouraging

    Professional Tutor

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    About me

    🌴About Me🌴

    I’m Nodoka from Tokyo🗼

    My friends often say I look like I’m always smiling and having fun🤣

    I'm passionate about watching sports, eating, and exploring new places I’ve never been to🏟️🍪🔍

    I play lacrosse🥍, snowboarding🏂, skiing⛷️, and basketball🏀

    I have a curious mind and live with a happy, positive mindset🤗


    🌴Certifications & Experience🌴

    ■Certification for teaching Japanese in English

    ■Experience teaching Japanese in high school supplementary classes

    ■Experience as a Japanese tutor abroad

    ■ Teaching experience since 2018


    🌴Recommended For🌴

    ■ Want to travel to Japan and interact casually with Japanese people!

    ■ Want to express yourself in Japanese!

    ■ Want to learn not just the language, but also Japanese culture, customs, and manners!

    ■ Want to enjoy Japanese movies and anime without subtitles!

    ■ Want to speak Japanese confidently!


    🌴Why Choose My Lessons🌴

    ■ Learn with original materials, not just textbooks

    ■ I create and share custom notes, so you can review anytime

    ■ All textbooks are provided, so no need to purchase them

    ■ Lessons can be conducted with some English if needed

    ■ I can share insights on unique Japanese culture and customs learned from living abroad

    ■ I understand both the fun and challenges of language learning

    ■ I can teach you language learning shortcuts and mindset based on my own experience

    ■ My lessons are enriched by my experience in education

    ■ I love both listening and speaking, so conversations will flow naturally

    ■ I can assist with planning your trip to Japan or making restaurant reservations


    🌴What I Can Teach🌴

    🐨Beginners

    ■ Basic words and phrases used in travel and daily conversations

    ■ Basic grammar

    ■ Knowledge about Japanese culture, customs, and manners


    🐨Intermediate

    ■ Further understanding and application of grammar and vocabulary

    ■ Listening and pronunciation improvement training

    ■ Deeper understanding of culture and customs


    🐨Advanced

    ■ Explanation and mastery of advanced grammar

    ■ Guidance in reading and writing complex sentences

    ■ Learning more accurate and natural Japanese expressions


    🌴Message🌴

    When I was a physical education teacher, I was told, “I’ve never seen a teacher so happy for their students’ success!” I truly feel fulfilled when teaching🙌🏼 I also want to be someone you can rely on not just as your Japanese teacher, but also when you visit Japan😌


    Let’s learn together so you can confidently communicate in Japanese! I’ll do my best to support you in achieving your goals🔥

    I speak

    Japanese

    Native

    English

    Proficient C2

    Lesson rating

    4.9

    Reassurance

    4.9

    Clarity

    4.9

    Progress

    4.9

    Preparation

    Based on 65 anonymous student reviews

    What my students say

    5

    Based on 62 student reviews

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      Olivia Mariko

      April 3, 2026

      Nodoka-san is a great teacher! She makes lessons interesting, informative, and approachable. I’m only a few lessons in, and I’m already feeling more comfortable speaking Japanese. I’m so glad she’s encouraging me to practice more too—and having a teacher keep you accountable is so much better than being on your own!
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      Dunja

      March 19, 2026

      Nodoka is an amazing tutor, always well prepared and the lessons have great structure offering both understanding of the language and culture!
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      Nicole

      March 17, 2026 (edited)

      Nodoka-sensei is an amazing tutor! She is very patient and always reminds me that it's okay to make mistakes. As a perfectionist, I appreciate this so much 😅 She's also fun to talk to and doesn't make me feel pressured, so our lessons seem to pass by super fast. She's good at tailoring lessons to students' goals, and during lessons she adds relevant cultural or historical anecdotes that are super interesting and helpful. I highly recommend Nodoka-sensei no matter what level of Japanese you are at!
    • Charlotte

      Charlotte

      March 2, 2026

      Learn't a lot!
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      CC

      February 16, 2026

      I think Nodoka is a great teacher. I'm too tired to write why, so how about you try for yourself.
    • Susan

      Susan

      February 8, 2026

      Nodoka is so patient and makes my lessons really engaging and fun! She always make sure to answer any questions that I have. I was pretty nervous about learning a new language as an adult, but she makes it a very open, safe space for me to make mistakes and learn at my own pace. I highly recommend Nodoka!

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    Apr 17 – 23, 2026

    Apr 17 – 23, 2026

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    Resume

    • 2015 — 2019

      Nihon University

      Bachelor's degree in Physical Education

      Diploma verified

    My specialties

    Conversational Japanese

    ■Learn basic words and phrases used in daily conversations.■Express your opinions and feelings.■Practice in a relaxed atmosphere, close to real conversations.■Focus on pronunciation for more native-like speaking.

    Japanese for beginners

    ■Experience the importance of regular exposure to Japanese.■Learn essential words and phrases for travel and daily life.■Study basic grammar.■Gain knowledge of Japanese culture, customs, and manners.

    JLPT

    ■Strengthen grammar, vocabulary, and listening skills.■Use textbooks specifically for exam preparation.

    Japanese for children

    ■Learn through fun activities and games.■Learn basic words and phrases.■Boost motivation with positive feedback.■Learn in a friendly and approachable environment.

    $44

    50-min lesson

    1617

    lessons

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    14 lesson bookings in the last 2 days.