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    Mai O.

    Japanese tutor

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    From Japan

    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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    About me

    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

    🗣️ 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

    Native

    English

    Upper-Intermediate B2

    Lesson rating

    5.0

    Reassurance

    5.0

    Clarity

    5.0

    Progress

    5.0

    Preparation

    Based on 52 anonymous student reviews

    What my students say

    5

    Based on 24 student reviews

    • Amanda

      Amanda

      January 21, 2026

      She's just THE BEST!!!
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      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.
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      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

      Ray

      October 15, 2025

      Easy to talk to, polite and always in a good mood. Makes learning fun and engaging.
    • Jordan

      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

      Tamara

      October 2, 2025

      Fun classes!

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    Mar 10 – 16, 2026

    Mar 10 – 16, 2026

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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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    50-min lesson

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