Yoshiyuki I.

Hello! I'm Yoshiyuki, your friendly and easy-to-talk-to Japanese teacher. 😊 I speak slowly and clearly, so beginners can feel at ease. I've conducted over 800 lessons! 💪

I was born and raised in Kyoto, a city rich in culture and history, and I've lived here for over 30 years. I can teach you about Japanese culture and natural Japanese language as well.

Benefits of my lessons:

⭐ Speak a lot of Japanese without worrying about mistakes! 😆

⭐ Conversation-focused classes that boost your Japanese speaking skills.

⭐ Enjoy learning about Japanese culture too!

⭐ Relax and chat like friends! 🤩

I’ll go at your pace, taking it slow and steady. Even if you’re not confident speaking Japanese, that’s totally fine. I’ll support you with simple English when needed.

🟢 Lesson Content

◇ For Beginners:

・Practice Hiragana and Katakana

・Basic Grammar

We’ll use the "GENKI 1" textbook to learn the basics thoroughly.

・Simple Conversation Practice

(We’ll talk a lot using the grammar we’ve learned.)

◇ For Lower-Intermediate to Intermediate Levels:

・Basic Grammar

We’ll use the "GENKI 1 & 2" textbooks to expand your conversational expressions.

・Topic Talk

If there are expressions you couldn’t say during conversation, I’ll support you through chat.

* I often use slide materials and screen sharing in my lessons.

🟢 Hobbies

🏃 Jogging / 🖌 Calligraphy / 🎱 Billiards

When I have time, I enjoy watching recommendations from my students (like Japanese dramas, anime, and movies) and researching fascinating aspects of Japanese culture. 🧐

With over 800 lessons under my belt, I specialize in teaching from beginner to intermediate levels. I provide lessons that build your "confidence to speak" through slow, clear explanations and step-by-step conversation practice. (^^♪

As someone who is also studying English, I understand the feelings of "wanting to say something but not being able to find the words" and "not being able to catch what’s being said." Let’s prioritize having fun while learning Japanese together! (I’ll do my best to support your learning!)

Please feel free to join a trial lesson! (^^)