Mikiko N.

"🌸【About Me】

Hello! I'm Mikiko, a certified Japanese tutor from Tokyo, where I was born and raised. I also speak English.

I’ve spent over 20 years teaching English, which has helped me develop a deep understanding of how to make language learning both effective and enjoyable.

With that experience, I now offer Japanese lessons that are personalized, supportive, and fun always tailored to each learner’s goals and pace.

My hobbies include exploring new restaurants and watching dramas. I’m a positive, proactive person, and people often say I’m easy to talk to 😊

🎯【Recommended for Learners Who】

・Are beginners or just starting Japanese

・Want to enjoy basic conversation while traveling in Japan

・Are planning to live or work in Japan

・Are preparing to study in Japan

・Want to master polite (keigo) Japanese

・Need support with job interviews and applications

・Want to build confidence using Japanese

✨【What You’ll Gain in My Lessons】

・More confidence and motivation to speak Japanese

・A more enjoyable travel experience in Japan

・Clear and natural Japanese communication skills

・Insight into Japanese culture, customs, and manners

・A sense of accomplishment and self-confidence through language learning

・Support in making your dream of working in Japan a reality"

💡【My Teaching Style & Strengths】

・English support available, great for beginners!

・Flexible lesson styles, daily conversation, structured lessons, or original materials

・Covers conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, keigo, and more

・Fun, visual learning for beginners (using pictures and illustrated materials)

・Former corporate HR experience: I can help with resume writing, interview prep, and Japanese business etiquette

📚【Lesson Content by Level】

🔰 For Beginners to Advanced Students

・Identify weak points and guide you from fundamentals to advanced skills

・For advanced learners: master natural phrases and subtle nuances to sound more like a native

🗣 For Conversational Fluency

・Practice switching between polite and casual speech depending on the situation

・Learn to speak naturally through repeated practice

・Build confidence to express yourself on a wide range of topics

✏️ For Reading & Writing Skills

・Learn to read menus, signs, advertisements, and messages in Japanese

・Practice chatting in Japanese with real examples

・Learn how to type in Japanese using a keyboard

💼 For Those Who Want to Work in Japan

・Support with writing resumes, interview preparation

・Guidance on Japanese workplace culture and business etiquette"

🧡【Message to You】

Since childhood, I’ve experienced both the challenges and joys of learning a foreign language.

For me, teaching is not just about giving knowledges. it's about helping each learner understand, apply, and grow.

Through Japanese, I hope you’ll discover the beauty and richness of the world around you.

And I’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s start your Japanese journey together and expand your world through language 🌏✨