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    Mina Y.

    Japanese tutor

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    From Japan

    Japan

    LearnZone Certified Tutor 🌿 Welcoming learners from beginners to advanced!💛

    Professional Tutor

    Mina Y. is a highly qualified tutor with a verified teaching certificate. Learn more

    About me

    Hi there! I'm Mina, your Japanese teacher of LearnZone Certified😊

    I'm from Nagoya and currently living in Hyogo✨

    I love traveling and trying delicious food💛 People often say I'm easy to talk to, so you can relax during our lessons😊🌱


    🌿My Strengths🌿

    - Over 10 years of experience in the service industry🍽️

    - Whether you want to enjoy conversations while traveling, work in Japan, or speak natural Japanese, we can tailor our lessons to your dreams and goals😊

    - I use original materials for our classes, so no textbooks are needed😌

    - Lessons can be customized to suit your needs 🌱






    🌿Features of My Lessons🌿

    - Suitable for beginners to advanced learners✅

    - Conversation practice and useful phrases for travel

    - Sharing Japanese culture and trends🗣️

    - Introducing natural expressions not found in textbooks🎶

    - We’ll think together about how to express yourself and practice in a fun way with role-playing

    - Learn Japanese useful for travel and work

    - You can ask questions anytime🙆‍♀️

    (I’ll reply within 24 hours😊)


    🌿What I Can Teach🌿

    📕For Beginners

    - How to read and write Hiragana and Katakana

    - Greetings and self-introductions

    - Practice reading numbers

    - Basics of Japanese grammar and word order

    - Conversations and phrases useful for travel

    - Practice common phrases used in daily conversations

    🏆You’ll gradually be able to hold conversations✨


    📗For Intermediate Learners

    - Level up your grammar and vocabulary

    - Listening and pronunciation practice

    - Writing sentences and getting feedback

    - Natural conversation phrases used in everyday life

    - Pronunciation training for clarity and ease of understanding

    🏆Conversations with Japanese people will become smoother!


    📘For Advanced Learners

    - Advanced grammar and expressions

    - More accurate and natural use of Japanese

    - Business Japanese and understanding news

    - Expressions and vocabulary useful for deeper conversations

    🏆You’ll be able to speak confidently in travel and work situations!


    🌿Finally🌿

    Studying Japanese can sometimes feel challenging.

    But don’t worry! You don’t have to struggle alone😊

    With me, you can continue learning in a fun way💛

    By stacking up those little "I did it!" moments, you’ll surely see great growth.

    Learning Japanese will expand your travels, conversations, and your everyday life and dreams✈️✨🇯🇵

    I’m looking forward to having lessons with you!😊🌿

    I speak

    Japanese

    Native

    English

    Advanced C1

    Lesson rating

    4.9

    Reassurance

    4.8

    Clarity

    4.8

    Progress

    4.9

    Preparation

    Based on 30 anonymous student reviews

    What my students say

    5

    Based on 24 student reviews

    • 문하나

      문하나

      April 23, 2026

      Mina is very patient in listening to my stories and conducts the lessons while checking the parts I had forgotten, which is really great! Sometimes I don't even realize what I've forgotten, but I'm just grateful that she points out various things for me. It can be quite frustrating, but she listens until the end and highlights the necessary parts well! ❤️
    • Karolina

      Karolina

      April 7, 2026

      Mina-sensei is an amazing teacher! Her lessons are very beginner-friendly, so even if you cannot read hiragana yet, you can still follow along. She is incredibly supportive and explains everything in a clear and easy-to-understand way. The lessons are always well planned, and the materials are excellent.
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      Becca

      April 1, 2026

      Fabulous tutor. Always well-prepared and eager to help me learn. She shares all lesson materials by google docs so I can study between sessions. She speaks mainly in Japanese, so I have to be patient and use my translation app sometimes, but I am still learning and can understand more and more each session.
    • valencia

      valencia

      March 28, 2026

      She is so friendly and make sure you can understand the lesson
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      Dariia

      March 16, 2026

      I really enjoy my Japanese lessons with Mina-san. She is very kind and supportive, and she always explains things patiently. The atmosphere during the classes is very comfortable, which makes learning enjoyable and relaxing.
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      Alex

      March 15, 2026

      Mina is an amazing teacher! I’ve just finished my first set of lessons with her, and I’m so impressed by how much I’ve learned. She makes every session fun and easy to understand. Highly recommended!

    Schedule

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    Apr 23 – 29, 2026

    Apr 23 – 29, 2026

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    My specialties

    Conversational Japanese

    ・Practice daily conversation.・Role-play based on real-life situations.・Lessons adjusted to each student’s level.・Learn natural expressions used by native speakers.・Improve fluency through speaking-focused activities.

    Japanese for beginners

    ・Learn from the basics using original lesson materials.・Build speaking, grammar, reading, and writing skills in a balanced way.・Step-by-step guidance with clear explanations.・Practice hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji.・Gain confidence through simple and fun exercises.

    JLPT

    ・Study using textbooks and past exam questions.・Support you step by step toward passing the exam.・Focus on grammar and vocabulary for each JLPT level.・Practice reading and listening similar to the real test.・Create a personalized study plan based on your goal.

    Intensive Japanese

    ・For travel preparation.・Learn practical Japanese you can use right away.・Focus on phrases for airports, shopping, and restaurants.・Role-play situations you will experience in Japan.Build confidence in a short period of time.

    Business Japanese

    ・Teaching Japanese used in business situations (keigo and polite expressions).・Customized lessons tailored to each learner’s goals.・Practice email writing and workplace communication.・Learn interview and presentation Japanese.・Understand Japanese business culture and manners.

    $15

    50-min lesson

    569

    lessons

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