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Takumi
- Rate $42
- Response 1h
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Students5
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Learn Authentic Japanese from a Native Speaker: Expert Tutoring at a Community College for All Levels, Including Slang and Cultural Insights!
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Takumi is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Takumi
Hello! I'm Takumi, a native of Japan, born in Nara (just next to Osaka) and raised in Yokohama, which is close to Tokyo. Because of my upbringing, I am fluent in two distinct Japanese dialects—Kanto and Kansai. Having lived and studied in Japan, I have a deep understanding of the language, customs, and modern trends. I combine this knowledge with my experience as a tutor at a community college, ensuring that every lesson is professional, well-organized, and tailored to your individual needs. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, my goal is to inspire confidence in your ability to use Japanese and help you reach your language goals with clarity and focus. You can trust that I’ll create a supportive, effective, and engaging learning environment to help you succeed in mastering Japanese!
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +17
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
As a tutor, my approach focuses on creating an immersive and engaging environment that helps students build confidence in using Japanese. I believe language learning is most effective when it's active and interactive, so I aim to make each lesson enjoyable, and tailored to your needs. My goal is to ensure that students not only learn the language but feel comfortable using it in real-life situations, whether that's casual conversation, business contexts, or understanding cultural references.
In each lesson, I can follow your textbook if you're using one, or I can create customized educational materials based on what you want to focus on. This could include grammar, vocabulary, conversation practice, reading comprehension, or writing exercises. I make sure the lessons are flexible and aligned with your personal learning goals, so you always feel challenged, but never overwhelmed.
What sets me apart as a tutor is my experience teaching at a college level and my deep understanding of both modern and young Japanese culture. Having grown up in Japan and learned English as a second language, I bring a unique perspective that blends both cultures. I can share authentic insights into Japanese slang, trends, and social dynamics that you won’t find in textbooks. My aim is not only to teach you the language but also to provide you with a deeper understanding of how it’s used in everyday life.
My lessons are for students of all levels—whether you’re a complete beginner, an intermediate learner, or advanced. I’m happy to work with you based on your specific needs, whether you're learning for travel, academic purposes, business, or personal enrichment.
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5 (2 reviews)
Perfect! Takumi has been a great help for me to practice my Japanese conversation skills. We have a ton of fun just chatting about daily life and sharing fun stories. If you are looking to uplevel your conversation skills, highly recommend Takumi as a language partner!
Perfect! Takumi has such a lovely teaching style, is present and kind and brings humor into the lesson to support you in learning - highly recommend!
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Rates
Rate
- $42
Pack prices
- 5h: $211
- 10h: $423
online
- $42/h
travel fee
- + $10
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