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Japanese with Akane M.

Los Angeles, California

5.0
(4)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 10+
Teaching since 2010
AS degree in Foreign language

    Practice Japanese with a native Japanese speaker in Los Angeles

    I’m born and raised in Osaka, Japan but have been living in Los Angeles for 17 years. So I can teach Japanese in English. My main job is a Kimono instructor. I also practice tea ceremony and Ikebana as well. Sharing Japanese culture is my passion! Let’s talk all about Japanese culture with me while learning the language!

    Instructor details

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    North Avenue Los Angeles, CA
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    Teaches Online
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-2 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-2 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-1 PM
    5 PM-8 PM
    Friday
    10 AM-1 PM
    5 PM-9 PM
    Sunday
    8 AM-8 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $45

    About Akane M.

    5.0
    (4)
    I have more than 10 years of teaching experiences. Now I teach Kimono dressing besides Japanese language and I have teacher’s certification on both. I like to work with students’ personalized lesson plans. So we can have lesson with or without textbook, whichever you prefer! I also love practicing tea ceremony and flower arrangements. Sharing Japanese culture is my passion!
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    4 Reviews
    Jessica
    Online
    Akane-sensei did great job explaining Japanese grammar and helped me with my pronounciation. She's very kind and funny and made learning something to look forward to. She also had the textbook that I use and other additional learning materials.
    Posted Apr 30, 2024
    Melissa
    Online
    Taking lessons with Akane sensei is a pleasure. She makes learning fun and intuitive, whether we are working on basic skills and pronunciation or conversational Japanese. She is very patient and makes me feel successful after every lesson (even if I feel I haven’t done my homework properly!). I am becoming a better Japanese speaker (and listener) since I have been studying with Akane sensei. She will build your confidence!
    Posted Apr 30, 2024
    Janice
    Student's home
    My daughter is enjoying her Japanese language and cultural lessons with Akane-san. It's wonderful to have a teacher who can make learning both fun and engaging. A particularly special moment for my daughter was when Akane-san dressed her in a traditional Japanese kimono.
    Posted Apr 29, 2024
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    Experience

    Online and In person Japanese tutoring

    Aug, 2019 - Present

    Freelance

    I have been helping different students with private lessons both in-person and online.

    English teacher

    Oct, 2018 - Apr, 2019

    DMM LLC

    Teaching English to Japanese students online

    Japanese tutoring

    Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2010

    Glendale Community College

    Helping students from Japanese classes with their homework and speaking practices.

    Education

    AS degree in Foreign language

    Aug, 2007 - Jun, 2010

    Glendale Community College

    Certifications

    Advanced Japanese Teacher training course

    Aug, 2021

    The World Japanese Language Centre

    Languages

    English

    Professional Proficiency

    Japanese

    Native Proficiency

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

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