Originally from Tokyo, Japan & moved to Australia since 2003. I am a mother of 3 children, 17yo boy, 13yo b&g twins. My professional job is live translator as well as personal coach.

I am very happy to write this recommendation for Yuko, who has been a truly wonderful private Japanese language teacher. Yuko combines kindness, professionalism, and a genuine love for teaching in a way that makes every lesson enjoyable and meaningful for her students.

She is incredibly supportive and always makes her students feel comfortable and confident. Yuko creates a warm and positive learning atmosphere where students feel motivated to try, learn, and improve. Her friendly personality makes her very easy to connect with, yet she always maintains a high level of professionalism and care in how she prepares and delivers her lessons.

Yuko truly loves helping her students succeed. She takes the time to understand their individual goals and learning styles, offering patience, guidance, and encouragement throughout the journey. It’s clear how dedicated she is—her students make great progress and genuinely enjoy their lessons with her.

I wholeheartedly recommend Yuko to anyone looking for private Japanese lessons. She is a talented, caring, and reliable teacher who brings out the best in her students.

I have known Yuko for many years and she is one of the most kind and generous people that I have ever met.
She brilliantly translated my 3 children’s books into Japanese and I class her as one of my closest friends.
She is very reliable and trustworthy and she is a great teacher.

I’ve known Yuko as a friend, housemate and business partner. Ive also been learning Japanese from her and she’s an amazing teacher who makes learning fun and not intimidating. She is very patient and has great techniques for helping you to learn Japanese quickly.