I hold an Educational degree from Nagoya University and a Master's in Translation from Monash University in Australia. For nine years, I successfully worked as a freelance translator. Later, I transit... ioned to teaching Japanese to English-speaking expats and their spouses for seven years. When the pandemic hit, I effortlessly adapted to online-based teaching and have since taught numerous students across the globe. My students range from adults, university students, high schoolers, to middle schoolers. I've had the pleasure of assisting numerous university students with their assignments, as well as preparing them for job interviews and speeches at an international student conference. I'm proud to say that most of these students have even passed the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) at levels N5, N4, and N3. Meeting new people and teaching them is something that I truly enjoy. Creating a fun and positive atmosphere during my lessons is always my goal. I strive to build long-lasting relationships with my students, both as their teacher and as a friend. Even after they return to their home country, we stay connected through social media and continue to exchange messages with each other. As an online tutor, I assist numerous students who are fond of Japanese culture, including anime, movies, and music and aspire to visit Japan someday. Although mastering the Japanese language can be challenging, I aid them in speaking fluently, recognizing Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana characters, enhancing their reading skills, and nurturing their passion for Japanese culture for a lifetime.read more

Hello, my name is Makiko. I have been tutoring Japanese for 10 years, ranging from small classes of 2 or 3 students to private lessons with individual students. I have studied at Nagoya University and... Monash University in Melbourne, where I gained skills in Education and Translation. Throughout my experience, I have taught Japanese to English-speaking expats, university students, high school and middle school students, both in-person and online from all over the world. I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people and find great fulfillment in my job as a teacher. My lessons are always engaging and upbeat, and I strive to foster long-term relationships with my students that extend beyond the classroom. In my free time, I indulge in a variety of activities such as traveling, swimming, jogging, dancing, snowboarding, and watching Netflix and anime. With such diverse interests, I am confident that we will have plenty to chat about regardless of your background! I am eagerly anticipating our conversation and the opportunity to become good friends.read more