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Nana

5 (4 reviews)

Rate $59
Response 1h
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Number of students Nana has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
4
Number of students Nana has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (4 reviews)

$59/hr

1^st lesson free

Japanese

Beginner-Focused Japanese Tutor | Structured Lessons & Real-Life Conversation| Build a Strong Japanese Foundation!

Japanese

Lesson location

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About Nana

こんにちは！Kon-ni-chi-wa!
I’m a native Japanese tutor offering immersive, conversation-based lessons that help you start speaking naturally and confidently.
・Professional & Supportive Japanese Lessons
・Lived in Japan & Germany | Currently in CA

Why students love learning with me:
️Speak from Day 1 — You’ll spend 80%+ of our lesson speaking Japanese, so you can build real confidence through practice, not just textbooks.

Japanese-First Immersion (直接法) — I’ll use Japanese as much as possible while providing clear English support whenever you need it.

Lessons Designed for YOU — Whether your goal is conversation, travel, work, or the JLPT, I’ll tailor each lesson to your level, goals, and learning pace.

Structured & Effective — Clear explanations, practical practice, and personalized feedback help you steadily build your Japanese skills.

A Comfortable Place to Learn — I’m patient, encouraging, and believe mistakes are an important part of learning. You’ll always have a safe space to ask questions and speak without worrying about being perfect.

My lessons are perfect for you if you want to:

1. Start speaking Japanese with confidence — complete beginners are very welcome!
2. Improve your Japanese for everyday conversations, travel, or work
3. Learn practical Japanese you can actually use in real life
4. Make steady progress with personalized guidance and support
5. Prepare for the JLPT with a customized study plan
6. Become more comfortable expressing yourself naturally in Japanese

Your Japanese journey is unique — your lessons should be, too.

Learn Japanese with a Clear Path to Real Conversation:
My lessons are structured, practical, and conversation-focused. You’ll learn how to use Japanese in real situations from your very first lesson.

I tailor each lesson to your level, goals, and learning pace while giving you a clear path toward becoming a confident Japanese speaker.

What can you achieve with me?:
Day 1 — Introduce Yourself in Japanese
Even if you are a complete beginner, you’ll learn how to introduce yourself, say where you’re from, talk about what you do, and use your first practical Japanese phrases.

1 Month — Start Speaking in Full Sentences
You’ll begin building your own sentences using essential grammar and vocabulary. You’ll be able to answer simple questions and talk about familiar topics instead of relying only on memorized phrases.

3 Months — Talk About Your Daily Life & Prepare for Your Japan Trip
With consistent lessons and self-study, you’ll be able to describe your daily routine, talk about your likes and experiences, ask and answer practical questions, and handle common situations you may encounter while traveling in Japan.

Beyond 3 Months — Build Real Conversational Confidence
As your Japanese develops, we’ll gradually move from structured practice to more natural conversations, expanding your vocabulary, improving accuracy, and helping you express yourself with greater confidence.

Your exact progress will depend on your starting level, lesson frequency, and study time outside of lessons, but I’ll always help you understand what to work on next.

My Teaching Style:
Speak more. Use Japanese more. Improve faster

・I use a Japanese-first (直接法) approach, encouraging you to speak Japanese as much as possible during our lessons.
・I’ll provide English explanations whenever needed so you can understand clearly without feeling overwhelmed.

My lessons are:
Conversation-focused — Practice Japanese you can actually use
Goal-oriented — Every lesson has a clear purpose
Structured — Build your skills step-by-step without feeling lost
Personalized — Lessons are adapted to your level, goals, and interests
Supportive — Mistakes are welcome and part of the learning process

Learn from Real-World Experience
My professional background also allows me to support students who want to use Japanese in more professional and international settings.

I previously worked as a secretary at a patent law firm in Munich and at an embassy in Tokyo, where I developed experience in professional communication and international environments.

I also worked as a restaurant manager in Japan, where I developed leadership skills and trained staff in customer service.

This experience helps me teach not only textbook Japanese, but also practical communication, appropriate expressions, and Japanese you can use in real-life situations.

️What Happens in a 55-Minute Beginner Lesson?

1. Guided Conversation & Progress Review — 3 min
Quick review of what you learned and what you want to practice.

2. ️ Reading & Writing Practice — 5 min
Hiragana, Katakana, or Kanji practice with careful correction and guidance.

3. Core Learning & Conversation — 45 min
Review → targeted grammar → vocabulary → guided speaking → practical conversation.

4. Personalized Homework — 2 min
A focused assignment designed specifically to help you make progress before our next lesson.

Who Are My Lessons For?

1. Complete beginners who want to start speaking Japanese without feeling overwhelmed
2. Motivated learners who prefer structured, high-quality lessons
3. Busy professionals who want efficient and purposeful learning
4. Travelers who want practical Japanese for their trip to Japan
5. Intermediate learners who want to become more comfortable speaking naturally
6. JLPT candidates who want a clear, strategic study plan
7. Serious learners who want personalized guidance and steady progress

Carefully Selected Learning Materials:

I select materials based on your level and goals, rather than using one textbook for everyone.

Beginner
・GENKI 1 & 2
・ NIHONGO FUN & EASY — especially for travel-focused learners

Intermediate
・Quartet 1

Advanced
・Quartet 2
・Authentic Japanese: Progressing from Intermediate to Advanced
・NHK NEWS WEB EASY
・Curated authentic videos and other Japanese materials

JLPT Preparation
・Nihongo Sou Matome
・TRY!
・Shin Kanzen Master
・Speed Master
・Official JLPT Mock Exams
・Additional materials selected according to your level and weaknesses

From “I don’t know any Japanese” to “I can actually speak Japanese.”

If you’re looking for a teacher who will guide you step-by-step, encourage you to speak, and help you turn what you learn into real communication, I’d love to support your Japanese journey.

Book a trial lesson and let’s start speaking Japanese together!

*1h lesson = 55 mins
I look forward to meeting you in our trial lesson!

About the lesson

In my lessons, we use textbooks as the main learning material. I try to use Japanese as much as possible during the lesson so students can immerse themselves in the language. If something is difficult to understand, I can explain briefly in English. My lessons are beginner-friendly and focus on building a strong foundation in Japanese.

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5 (4 reviews)

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Ada
- 5
Perfect! Nana is professional, patient, organized, and communicative. I would highly recommend.
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Ada

Perfect! Nana is professional, patient, organized, and communicative. I would highly recommend.

Nana's response
Thank you so much for trusting me with your son’s Japanese learning journey and for choosing me as his tutor. It truly means a lot to me.

I’m so pleased to see his progress and growing interest in both the Japanese language and culture. With each lesson, he is getting better at remembering what we’ve learned and becoming more comfortable with new vocabulary.

It brings me so much joy to hear him speaking Japanese and to see his smile when he shares stories about all the fun he had in Tokyo. I’m very happy to be part of his learning journey and look forward to seeing him continue to grow and enjoy Japanese!
- Nana's response :
  Thank you so much for trusting me with your son’s Japanese learning journey and for choosing me as his tutor. It truly means a lot to me.
  
  I’m so pleased to see his progress and growing interest in both the Japanese language and culture. With each lesson, he is getting better at remembering what we’ve learned and becoming more comfortable with new vocabulary.
  
  It brings me so much joy to hear him speaking Japanese and to see his smile when he shares stories about all the fun he had in Tokyo. I’m very happy to be part of his learning journey and look forward to seeing him continue to grow and enjoy Japanese!
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Jillian
- 5
Perfect! Nana is a wonderful teacher, I am so happy to have my first Japanese lesson with her. Her positive enthusiasm is contagious. She helps me feel confident and excited for what will be possible and genuinely cares about my unique interests. Her lessons and structure are clear and straightforward. I was surprised on what I picked up right away. I recommend learning with Nana!
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Jillian

Perfect! Nana is a wonderful teacher, I am so happy to have my first Japanese lesson with her. Her positive enthusiasm is contagious. She helps me feel confident and excited for what will be possible and genuinely cares about my unique interests. Her lessons and structure are clear and straightforward. I was surprised on what I picked up right away. I recommend learning with Nana!

Nana's response
Jillian san, thank you very much for joining the trial lesson today!
I’m so grateful to have met you in our lesson and really enjoyed hearing about your experiences in Japan. It was also wonderful to see your positive motivation and enthusiasm for starting your Japanese learning journey!

You participated actively throughout the lesson, and I believe your positive attitude will help you improve steadily and confidently

Thank you again, and I hope to see you in another lesson soon! Arigatoo🫶
- Nana's response :
  Jillian san, thank you very much for joining the trial lesson today!
  I’m so grateful to have met you in our lesson and really enjoyed hearing about your experiences in Japan. It was also wonderful to see your positive motivation and enthusiasm for starting your Japanese learning journey!
  
  You participated actively throughout the lesson, and I believe your positive attitude will help you improve steadily and confidently
  
  Thank you again, and I hope to see you in another lesson soon! Arigatoo🫶
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Marcelo
- 5
Perfect! Very enjoyable trial lesson.
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Marcelo

Perfect! Very enjoyable trial lesson.

Nana's response
It was great meeting Maru-san in our trial lesson. He was punctual and clearly shared his goals for learning. He showed a very positive attitude and strong motivation. I look forward to working with him in future lessons.
- Nana's response :
  It was great meeting Maru-san in our trial lesson. He was punctual and clearly shared his goals for learning. He showed a very positive attitude and strong motivation. I look forward to working with him in future lessons.
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Alexander

Nana 先生 has been my Japanese tutor through our regular online lessons, and I have really enjoyed learning with her. She is a very diligent and thoughtful teacher who genuinely cares about her students' progress.

What I appreciate most is that she does not simply introduce a new grammar point or review my homework and then move on. She takes the time to confirm that I have truly understood the material, patiently explains anything that is unclear, and adapts her Japanese to a level that I can follow. Her lessons are challenging, but never discouraging.

Throughout our time studying together, we have worked through many difficult grammar points and regularly reviewed my homework and previous material. I always feel that Nana has my best interests as a student in mind and wants me to build a strong, lasting understanding of Japanese. Her patience, diligence, and genuine commitment to teaching make her an excellent tutor and someone I am very grateful to learn from.
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Alexander
Nana 先生 has been my Japanese tutor through our regular online lessons, and I have really enjoyed learning with her. She is a very diligent and thoughtful teacher who genuinely cares about her students' progress.

What I appreciate most is that she does not simply introduce a new grammar point or review my homework and then move on. She takes the time to confirm that I have truly understood the material, patiently explains anything that is unclear, and adapts her Japanese to a level that I can follow. Her lessons are challenging, but never discouraging.

Throughout our time studying together, we have worked through many difficult grammar points and regularly reviewed my homework and previous material. I always feel that Nana has my best interests as a student in mind and wants me to build a strong, lasting understanding of Japanese. Her patience, diligence, and genuine commitment to teaching make her an excellent tutor and someone I am very grateful to learn from.
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