facebook
    Ayako
    member icon
    Trusted teacher
    favorite buttonAdd to Wish List
    favorite buttonAdd to Wish List
    member icon
    Trusted teacher
    from21.71GBP/ h

    Let's study Japanese and culture with a native teacher

    Hello, Konnichiwa こんにちは、 moi.

    Let’s study Japanese with Ayako Sensei, talking about Japanese cultures and languages!

    In my courses, you will learn
    e.g.
    -Japanese everyday conversation
    -Japanese culture
    -Travel Japanese
    -Grammar
    -Writing correction
    -Kanji

    You need only your laptop and passion for my lesson.
    Looking forward to meeting you.
    いっしょに にほんごを べんきょう しましょう。

    About me
    I have a lot of teaching experience for 20 years as an English teacher, a primary school teacher and a home tutor.
    I love Ghibli’s anime (Hayao Miyazaki).
    I love Detective Conan (Meitantei Conan).
    I also like playing the piano in my free time.
    Currently, I am studying in Finland and speak Finnish a bit.
    Asun Suomessa nyt ja puhun vahan suomea.

    Location

    Online via webcam
    At teacher's location: Library Bridge / Kirjastosilta / Biblioteksbron, Kirjastosilta, Turku, Finland

    |
    Use ctrl + wheel to zoom!
    +

    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    Japanese for adults, School
    Age:
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    45 minutes
    60 minutes
    90 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, Japanese

    About Me

    Hello, I'm Ayako, a Japanese native speaker and experienced teacher.
    I’m currently studying at master’s degree in Finland.
    I have been teaching English professionally for four years, and my total teaching experience, including my time as an elementary school teacher, spans 20 years.
    I have had the privilege of meeting many dedicated students who have worked hard and grown tremendously, which is something I take great pride in.
    Many of my students have shared that they enjoy the lessons and are able to continue learning with enthusiasm.

    I have also lived in the UK and Germany, which has given me a broad perspective on language learning.
    My teaching style is known for being warm and attentive, with a strong focus on conversation and foundational skills.

    Of course, beginners are more than welcome to reach out!
    Let's work together to achieve your language learning goals and dreams.

    Education

    Bachelor's degree in Teacher education in Japan
    I'm currently studying in master's degree in Education in Finland
    4-month Internship at an international school in Finland

    Experience / Qualifications

    * Part-time English instructor: 4 years
    * Japanese language instructor: Since last year
    * Elementary school teacher: 11 years
    * Private tutor & cram school instructor (elementary to high school students)

    Ask a question

    Send a message explaining your needs and Ayako will reply soon:
    The more detail, the better.
    Ex. "Hi, when are you available to meet for a lesson?"

    Availability of a typical week

    (GMT -05:00) Chicago
    MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    0
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    1
      Monday at 1:00
      Tuesday at 1:00
      Wednesday at 1:00
      
      Friday at 1:00
      
      
    2
      Monday at 2:00
      Tuesday at 2:00
      Wednesday at 2:00
      
      Friday at 2:00
      
      
    3
      Monday at 3:00
      Tuesday at 3:00
      Wednesday at 3:00
      
      Friday at 3:00
      
      
    4
      Monday at 4:00
      Tuesday at 4:00
      Wednesday at 4:00
      
      Friday at 4:00
      
      
    5
      Monday at 5:00
      Tuesday at 5:00
      Wednesday at 5:00
      
      Friday at 5:00
      
      
    6
      Monday at 6:00
      Tuesday at 6:00
      Wednesday at 6:00
      
      Friday at 6:00
      
      
    7
      Monday at 7:00
      Tuesday at 7:00
      Wednesday at 7:00
      
      Friday at 7:00
      
      
    8
      Monday at 8:00
      Tuesday at 8:00
      Wednesday at 8:00
      
      Friday at 8:00
      
      
    9
      Monday at 9:00
      Tuesday at 9:00
      Wednesday at 9:00
      
      Friday at 9:00
      
      
    10
      Monday at 10:00
      Tuesday at 10:00
      Wednesday at 10:00
      
      Friday at 10:00
      
      
    11
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    12
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    13
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    14
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    15
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    16
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    17
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    18
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    19
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    20
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    21
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    22
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    23
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    from £21.71At teacher's location
    from £21.71Online via webcam

    Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


    If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

    Online reputation

    • Instructor since September 2024
    • 1 repeat student
    • Phone number verified
    • Google connected
    • Linkedin connected

    Availability of a typical week

    (GMT -05:00) Chicago
    MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    0
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    1
      Monday at 1:00
      Tuesday at 1:00
      Wednesday at 1:00
      
      Friday at 1:00
      
      
    2
      Monday at 2:00
      Tuesday at 2:00
      Wednesday at 2:00
      
      Friday at 2:00
      
      
    3
      Monday at 3:00
      Tuesday at 3:00
      Wednesday at 3:00
      
      Friday at 3:00
      
      
    4
      Monday at 4:00
      Tuesday at 4:00
      Wednesday at 4:00
      
      Friday at 4:00
      
      
    5
      Monday at 5:00
      Tuesday at 5:00
      Wednesday at 5:00
      
      Friday at 5:00
      
      
    6
      Monday at 6:00
      Tuesday at 6:00
      Wednesday at 6:00
      
      Friday at 6:00
      
      
    7
      Monday at 7:00
      Tuesday at 7:00
      Wednesday at 7:00
      
      Friday at 7:00
      
      
    8
      Monday at 8:00
      Tuesday at 8:00
      Wednesday at 8:00
      
      Friday at 8:00
      
      
    9
      Monday at 9:00
      Tuesday at 9:00
      Wednesday at 9:00
      
      Friday at 9:00
      
      
    10
      Monday at 10:00
      Tuesday at 10:00
      Wednesday at 10:00
      
      Friday at 10:00
      
      
    11
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    12
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    13
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    14
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    15
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    16
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    17
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    18
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    19
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    20
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    21
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    22
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    23
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    from £21.71At teacher's location
    from £21.71Online via webcam

    Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


    If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

    Share


    Romain
    Wanna know the "language of love" ? Then you've come to the right place
    Hi ! I am Romain, a French native speaker from Belgium and an international student in multilingual communications. I will be studying for one semester at Abö Akademy and I would love to continue to teach my beloved language, French ! In Belgium, I have already given some private French lessons and I can't wait to reiterate the experience. I would describe myself as a young compassionate and dedicated man. So if you are interested in discovering or progressing in the language of love, don't hesitate to contact me. Peut-être à bientôt ! Romain.

    Phillip
    Private French lessons for adults and teenagers with native French speaker in Co. Mayo
    For the past two decades, I've had the privilege of tutoring in both French and English. My students have ranged in age, background, and origin, spanning children, teenagers, adults, professionals, and even seniors aged 85 and above. You might wonder why I teach both languages. Well, I am bilingual, with American and Swiss/French roots, and I currently reside in Ireland. This unique blend of experiences equips me with a strong and relevant teaching approach. I possess an intimate understanding of both cultures, enabling me to tailor my classes to the specific needs of my students. My teaching journey began during my time studying social work in French-speaking Switzerland. I started offering private French and English lessons to supplement my income, and I quickly discovered my passion for it. Even after graduating and embarking on a full-time career, I couldn't bear to give up this rewarding activity. I cherished the opportunity to connect with diverse individuals and assist them in achieving their language goals. In my teaching methodology, interactivity takes center stage. I employ a variety of engaging learning tools, including photos, newspaper articles, music, videos, and more. My approach is highly adaptable, with a focus on addressing each student's unique priorities. Some seek to refine their pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, while others require assistance with presentations or speeches for school or work. Some simply aspire to acquire a new language to enrich their general knowledge. I also specialize in teaching younger children, a testament to my educational background and experience. What you will gain from my courses extends beyond impeccable pronunciation and enhanced vocabulary and grammar. You'll also acquire a profound understanding of the culture associated with each language. When speaking a language, it's essential to appreciate the lifestyle, traditions, and heritage of the nations where it thrives. French and English are spoken as primary languages in numerous countries worldwide, each with its own unique accent and cultural nuances. The learning process is limitless! In addition to my language instruction, I'm a genealogist and host spiritual (non-religious) seminars in the beautiful West of Ireland. My passion for vegetarian and vegan cuisine adds a flavorful dimension to my life. Furthermore, I hold a degree in Early Childhood Education and have operated a private "Before & Afterschool" facility along with Summer Camps catering to children aged 4 to 12 for many years. I am genuinely excited about the prospect of meeting and working with you!

    Kevin
    Non-formal Latin classes. Multilingual teacher with 10 years of experience. Pronunciation, historical linguistics, semantics.
    Contrary to popular belief, learning Latin is not like learning the phone book by heart. I offer you Latin lessons that are unlike any other. There are two types of courses. Here is an analogy to illustrate their respective approaches: If you take the train back and forth every day and don't have time to wait long at the platform, imagine that you only have two options: 1) Learn the schedules by heart. 2) Note that the train arrives every ten minutes and that a train arrives for example at 7:00 a.m. In school pedagogy, in study notebooks and in ordinary courses, it is the first approach which is adopted - in the courses that I offer you, it is the second because it is more economical and faster. My offer is aimed at both students and adults who want to learn the Latin language or deepen their knowledge without time-consuming detours through the insanities of school methods which do not produce results. Learning is easy but unlearning what has become a bad habit is extremely difficult. All the more important it is to learn the right reflexes as early as possible. With my tailor-made teaching you will accelerate your learning in a positive state of mind. I offer individual or group Latin lessons (2 to 5 people). The methods are based on cognitive sciences and in particular historical linguistics. What will not be the subject of the course: learn lists of verbs; learn lists of nouns with their gender; learn words with their translations; memory card game; doing school exercises; follow the program in a notebook; impose French grammar on the Latin language. What matters to me in particular: motivate my student and give him a learning rhythm; encourage creativity; make friends with language; letters and their sounds strengthen your memory by working on the phonological loop; teach construction plans instead of having people learn sentences by heart; explain how the language works to make my student independent as quickly as possible; breaking preconceived ideas such as the gammatical gender would have a link with the biological gender, the accusative would be a direct complement and the dative an indirect complement, the verbs would be irregular, the declension would be random and therefore to be learned with each verb... ; place practice at the center and articulate grammar around practice. In the context of a first course, you can get a well-founded idea of my pedagogy. I look forward to meeting you.

    Camilo
    Learn and practice your Spanish with a private tutor in Medellin
    Hi everyone! My name is Camilo. I offer in-person Spanish lessons in Medellin. I also do online lessons. Are you learning Spanish from scratch, or do you want to deepen your knowledge? Do you need Spanish for work, study, traveling, communicating in your everyday life...? My lessons are tailored to your needs and interests! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want to book lessons. I look forward to hearing from you! Camilo

    Nesrine
    🥇Learn written and spoken English quickly with our professional tutors, and obtain native-like skills!
    The objective is that: the learner masters the English language (🎧listening-comprehension,🎤 conversation, 📚 reading, grammar-pronunciation, writing...). It helps him to have language skills like native speakers. 🥇 At the same time, the learner will be 🚴‍♀️dynamic and well supervised by professional tutors who listen. The atmosphere is distinguished: 🔥learning, interaction, no routine, no stress. The learning tools used; videos, audios, texts, articles, images, games, stories... We are happy to help both adults and pupils/students. If you want to learn the English language (reading, grammar, oral conversation, written production,...) or you have homework to do, or competitions/tests to take, 🏆 contact us :)

    Awni
    Online English tutoring/conversation and exam preparation for all levels and ages
    I'm offering individual and personalized classes according to your level , groups also are welcome to join. I will adapt to your needs and objectives :Grammar, conversation, vocabulary and culture. My method will take you step by step to meet your goal! I am dynamic, easy-going and full of energy! All material will be provided to you by email. Lessons are well organized I can suggest a weekly task In addition, I can provide support in proofreading and translation. If you need help, I am here to listen. About me: Highly qualified English teacher, who prefer many methods of interacting with learners, because I think that every student has their own way of learning. I have gained extensive experience from my previous studies in the Master of Language Teaching Methods, my researches also have helped me to have a huge background about language aquisition, plus that I have worked as a tutor and translator in Europe for years. So: Learning new language can open extra doors for your career path. I'm glad to put my experience in your service and answer your questions. Any age or level is welcome also students of school or university. I can lead you to pass international tests such as TOEFL and IELTS. Language of teaching can be English, Arabic, French or Spanish. Classes can be via Skype or zoom etc...

    Majda
    ✨French teacher - Pass the DELF or DALF (French diploma) - Individual or group session. ✨
    Hello, I am Majda, French language teacher. I have been giving private lessons online since 2018. I offer special sessions that meet your needs and objectives to successfully complete your DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) or DALF (Advanced Diploma in French Language), including the TCF (French Knowledge Test). I have been supporting many interested people of different nationalities thanks to online courses since 2018; For me, helping enthusiasts to practice the French language is a very good experience because I understand that success is a capital objective in the life of ambitious people. I speak Arabic, French, Spanish, and also English. I explain my lessons in the language of your choice. And at the end of each session, I give lessons with exercises to do as homework to examine your gaps and monitor your progress. Here are some things to know about the DELF and DALF: The DELF (Diploma of Studies in French Language) and the DALF (Advanced Diploma in French Language) are two official and quality diplomas. They are harmonized on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. They include the following six levels, in ascending order: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. These two diplomas are suitable for all ages and all audiences. In addition, the DELF B2, and increasingly the DALF C1, allow students to enter French, European or French-speaking universities, and certain Grandes Ecoles. Will you have DELF or DALF exams to pass? Do you need to follow specific sessions with me to improve your level? Don't hesitate to book your sessions so that we can start the preparation. I am available !

    Anna
    French as a foreign language support courses for children and teenagers Fle / Fsl
    Bonjour 👋 I offer support courses in French for primary school students, middle and high school and college students . The goal is to be comfortable in French! We study while having fun, we immediately practice what we learn orally and in writing! I make the pronunciation work, I correct the errors thanks to different playful activities: games, Reading, text comprehension, writing, quizzes, riddles, rebus, dictations, etc. ...

    William
    French courses for students in school and students who would like to improve in the language.
    French is one of the most influential languages in the world. Knowing how to speak, read and write it while understanding the significant accuracy of the words used is an asset that unfortunately very few master. My lessons are based on my student's expectations, the areas in which he wants to work will be implemented.

    Weibin
    Improve your Chinese for fluent real life conversations
    Join me for a customised course of Mandarin Chinese or Cantonese with content tailored to your specific needs. I have over one year experience teaching Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese, and I come from an English major background, so I am familiar with language learning issues and challenges. I use both traditional materials, such as textbooks for Chinese language, as well as other audio materials, such as podcast and YouTube interviews, to help you understand better the current issues in China, and how to engage in a fluent conversation with a native Chinese speaker.

    Nancya
    Language courses (Portuguese, English or Japanese)
    For the Portuguese course: we will see basic grammar, vocabulary and conjugation for the English course: we will see the same thing as for the Portuguese course (grammar, vocabulary and basic conjugation) and for the Japanese course: I would learn the basics that I studied at university

    Zekhnini
    - English Language Lessons for All Levels - Practical English for Everyday Use - Academic English & Cultural Studies
    - Improve English skills in speaking, reading, and writing: Focus on clear communication through interactive and practical exercises. - Tailor lessons to individual needs and goals: Customize learning materials based on each student’s level and interests. - Expand vocabulary in everyday and academic contexts: Introduce useful words and phrases for daily life and school. - Teach effective study techniques: Help students develop strategies like note-taking and time management. - Prepare for exams with targeted practice: Provide exercises and feedback to build confidence and improve results.

    Agatha W
    Comprehensive English Tutoring: From Foundational Skills to Advanced Writing and Analysis
    1. This course is designed to strengthen your English skills in reading, writing, and critical analysis. Whether you're preparing essays, tackling literature assignments, or improving your grammar and vocabulary, you'll gain practical tools to communicate clearly and confidently. 2. Through engaging lessons and personalized feedback, you’ll learn how to structure essays, analyze texts deeply, and express your ideas effectively for academic success and beyond.

    Alessio
    Italian lessons for any level: in person, online, solo or group!
    I've been teaching Italian for over 5 years, armed with a Double Degree in Languages, plus not one, but two Masters in teaching Italian! 🎓 🇮🇹 And here's the ciliegina sulla torta: I just kicked off a BSc in International Communication. Are you ready to embark on an incredible adventure through the enchanting world of Italy, Italians, and gestures? :-) We begin by assessing your level, goals, and needs. Together, we craft a personalized plan, ensuring that your learning experience is tailored, efficient, and effective. The classes are tailored to suit your individual level, needs, and goals. Depending on you, we will use textbooks, online tools, or articles among others. My approach encompasses various aspects such as conversation, vocabulary, grammar, Italian culture, or test preparation. Book our class now!

    Arianit
    Albanian/"Shqip"(Improve Academic/Language skills, Proofreading): Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
    Albanian as a language is very distinguishable as it has its own branch in the Indo-Europian language tree. It is an ancient language transferred from the Illyrians who lived in the Balkan peninsula. As it is my native language, I have always helped and tutored people who are ethnically Albanian but have been raised outside of Kosovo or Albania and do not have a complete understanding of their mother tongue. Together, we will focus on all fundamentals, including the core bases of Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. Throughout lessons, we will practice together with additional homework. I am looking forward to meeting you soon. "Jeni të mirëseardhur!".