
Mai O.
Japanese tutor
·From Japan
🚨⚠️ BEGINNERS WHO WANT TO SPEAK — THIS IS FOR YOU 🗣️🇯🇵 🌱 Zero ➡️ Real Conversations in 1 Year 🌍✨ 🎯 Clear Grammar Slides + Speaking-Focused Coaching
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Started from ZERO English speaking skills and reached real conversations in just 1 year… curious about how I did it? 🗣️🌍✨
Hi, I’m Mai 🇯🇵🌱 — a beginner-focused Japanese speaking coach and former elementary school teacher.
My own journey from zero English speaking ability to enjoying real conversations completely changed how I teach beginners today 💬✨
I believe language learning isn’t about being perfect — it’s about building confidence step by step and actually speaking from DAY1!🗣️🌱
👩🏫 Over 10 years of educational experience in Japan 🇯🇵✨
🌱 Beginner specialist — supportive, structured, and conversation-focused
My lessons combine:
🎯 Clear, easy-to-understand grammar slides
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🗣️ Real conversation practice from the start
First, we capture key grammar points visually so you don’t feel overwhelmed 📊✨
Then we move quickly into speaking practice — because communication is a skill you build through use, not memorization 💬🌍
Because my lessons are conversation-centered, many beginners feel their practical speaking ability grow faster and more naturally 🚀🌱
⚠️ This space is for motivated beginners who truly want to speak Japanese 🗣️🇯🇵✨
If you want:
🌱 structured grammar guidance
🗣️ lots of real speaking practice
✨ a calm and supportive learning environment
…you are in the right place 💬🌍
You won’t just study Japanese — you’ll use it immediately and build real conversation confidence from day one 🚀✨
🎯 Book a trial lesson and let’s start your Japanese speaking journey together 🌱🗣️🇯🇵
I speak
Japanese
NativeEnglish
Upper-Intermediate B2Lesson rating
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What my students say

Amanda
January 21, 2026
She's just THE BEST!!!
Lily
December 11, 2025
I have really enjoyed my first lesson so far. Mai is very nice and welcoming. Although I am sure I need a lot of practice at my pronunciation, she is always positive. Her lessons seem really well thought out, and I like that she focuses on speaking since this is not my strongest ability when it comes to foreign languages.
Vanessa
December 8, 2025 (edited)
Mai is an outstanding teacher! I have taken about 25 lessons with her and she already has me conversing back and forth in full sentences. She is extremely approachable, patient and friendly. Worth every penny!
Ray
October 15, 2025
Easy to talk to, polite and always in a good mood. Makes learning fun and engaging.
Jordan
October 14, 2025 (edited)
Mai-san is very kind and patient. The lessons are fun and easy to understand. I’m learning a lot and my Japanese is improving every week!
Tamara
October 2, 2025
Fun classes!
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2012 — 2025
上越教育大学
教育学 学士
Diploma verified
My specialties
Conversational Japanese
👩🏫 日本の小学校教員として10年以上、日本語教育に携わってきました。子どもたち一人ひとりに寄り添いながら、「わかる」から「できる」へ導く指導を大切にしてきた経験があります🌱現在は、初心者専門の日本語会話コーチとして活動し、ゼロから話し始める学習者をサポートしています🗣️✨
Japanese for beginners
これまでに、日本語力ゼロからスタートした学習者が、🚀 最短3ヶ月で、50分間日本語だけで会話を楽しめるレベルまで成長したケースもあります。私のレッスンでは、📊 文法の要点をわかりやすく整理するスライド➕🗣️ 会話中心のアウトプット練習を組み合わせ、知識を「実際に使える日本語」へと変えていきます。初心者でも安心して話せる環境を大切にしながら、🌱短期間でも「話せた」という実感を積み重ねていくことを目指しています。
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