
Yumi G.
Japanese tutor
·From Japan
🎖️ 4+ yrs of experience | Teach in Japanese & English | Beginners to Advanced | Basic conversations, JLPT, Business Japanese, Life in Japan✨ | Personalized curriculum just for you📕 Looking forward to seeing you!
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About me
“I’ve been studying Japanese, but I still can’t speak well…”
If you feel like this...
- Understanding grammar but feeling stuck when speaking 🗣️
- Wanting to sound more natural in Japanese ✨
- Using Japanese for work, JLPT preparation, or everyday communication 🧑💼
- Learning through clear explanations, not only casual conversation ✏️
My lessons are designed to help learners who want to improve their Japanese step by step.
Hello, I’m Yumi, a Japanese tutor from Osaka with over four years of teaching experience 🌼
I focus on structured, goal-oriented lessons tailored to each student 👩🏫✨ My lessons are ideal for motivated learners who want steady improvement and practical Japanese skills 📈
Outside of teaching, I enjoy learning languages, exploring art, and writing articles 🌿🎨 I believe my curiosity and creativity help make my lessons engaging and inspiring.
🌏 What You Can Do in Japanese
✨ Speak confidently with Japanese colleagues
✨ Understand Japanese news and articles
✨ Study for the JLPT with a clear strategy
✨ Express your thoughts naturally in conversation
🌈My Specialties
✔ JLPT preparation (N5–N1)
✔ Keigo & professional Japanese
✔ Japanese for working in Japan
✔ Grammar mastery
✔ Travel & daily conversation
✔ Discussions on current affairs
With experience supporting students academically and professionally, I focus on accuracy, clarity, and real-world Japanese!
✨ What Makes My Lessons Different
🔹 Structured Learning
Each lesson follows a clear cycle:
<Learn → Apply → Correct → Refine → Apply Again>
This method helps you understand not only what to say, but also why it is correct💡
🔹 Clear Grammar Explanations
I explain Japanese logically and clearly (in English if needed) so you can truly understand the language🥇
🔹 Personalized Learning Strategy
Everyone has different goals. Together, we create a personalized learning roadmap based on:
- your current level
- your goals
- your timeline
This helps you improve efficiently and confidently!
📚 What You Can Learn
🔰 Beginner
- Hiragana & Katakana
- Basic grammar foundations
- Sentence building
- Essential daily expressions
🌿 Intermediate
- Natural expressions
- Complex grammar clarification
- Conversation and discussion practice
- JLPT preparation
🎯 Advanced
- Business Japanese
- Keigo (honorific language)
- Writing correction
- Media discussion and opinion development
🌿 Our First Lesson
✔ Check your current Japanese level
✔ Talk about your goals and motivation
✔ Identify your main challenges
✔ Create a personalized study plan
You will leave the lesson with a clear direction for improving your Japanese.
✨ If you are looking for structured lessons and real progress, I would be happy to support your learning journey! 🌼
I speak
Japanese
NativeEnglish
Upper-Intermediate B2Lesson rating
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Based on 33 anonymous student reviews
What my students say

Maciej
April 10, 2026
She really prepares for each lesson, and knows how to make me speak. It's working. :)
Charlie
April 10, 2026
Yumi is a great teacher, very patient and accommodating.
Anna
April 1, 2026
Amazing and skilled teacher. Very pleasant lesson.
Chance
March 15, 2026
Yumi is very prepared for each lesson and pushes me to speak as much Japanese as possible, even though her English is great. She makes personalized homework and helps to focus on the specific areas I struggle with, while making sure I'm comfortable and building up my confidence. Each lesson she's attentive and creates an environment where I can speak freely and make mistakes without feeling like I'm being judged or criticized. I can't recommend her enough
Bruno
March 2, 2026
Yumi san is the perfect teacher if you want to learn Japanese. She's very patient with her students. She's always available to answer any questions and offers a wealth of helpful, easy-to-use materials. She's also very friendly, and her classes are fun.
Alicia
February 27, 2026
Such a relaxed and encouraging environment when learning with Yumi! She’s amazing at explaining questions and helping me understand the meaning of words and phrases in a simple, clear way. Her lessons are a great balance of comprehension and speaking practice, and I always look forward to our next session! She’s helped me feel much more confident learning to speak Japanese.
Schedule
Resume
2017 — 2021
Doshisha University
Bachelor's degree in the social studies
Diploma verified
$23
50-min lesson
