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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 12+
Speaks Japanese, English
Teaching since 1999
Adventures in Japanese with a Native Instructor: 25 Years of Classroom Experience
こんにちは!Konnichiwa!
I am Kaoru, a passionate Japanese language instructor with over 25 years of experience teaching in a U.S. public high school. As a native of Japan, I am excited to offer personalized online lessons to help you achieve your goals, whether it's traveling to Japan, broadening your horizons or enjoying Japanese entertainment without subtitles.
My diverse teaching experience spans high school classrooms, community colleges, and one-on-one online tutoring sessions. This breadth of experience has allowed me to tailor my teaching methods to suit individual learning styles and goals, ensuring that each student receives personalized attention and support.
Teaching Approach
I create a friendly, supportive environment where making mistakes is part of learning. My methods include:
- Cartoons and real-world tasks
- Mnemonics for vocabulary and writing systems
- Songs, gestures, and light grammar explanations
- Focus on speaking or any skills you wish to emphasize
I am committed to benefiting my students to the fullest extent possible. I welcome suggestions and strive to understand each student's objectives, dreams, and aspirations, enabling me to provide personalized and effective lessons.
Let's embark on this language-learning journey together!
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
8 AM-2 PM
Tuesday
8 AM-2 PM
Wednesday
8 AM-2 PM
Thursday
8 AM-2 PM
Friday
8 AM-2 PM
Saturday
8 AM-2 PM
Sunday
8 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$50
About Kaoru
5.0
(21)
こんにちは!Konnichiwa!
I am Kaoru, a passionate Japanese language instructor with over 25 years of experience teaching in a U.S. public high school. As a native of Japan, I am excited to offer personalized online lessons to help you achieve your goals, whether it's traveling to Japan, broadening your horizons, or enjoying Japanese entertainment without subtitles.
Teaching Approach
I create a friendly, supportive environment where making mistakes is part of learning. My methods include:
- Cartoons and real-world tasks
- Mnemonics for vocabulary and writing systems
- Songs, gestures, and light grammar explanations
- Focus on speaking or any skills you wish to emphasize
Let's embark on this language-learning journey together!
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21 Reviews
Jonas
Online
Kaoru has been a great teacher! It was wonderful starting my Japanese study with her, she makes learning the language fun with her associations and teaching methods! I would highly recommend anyone have her as a teacher!
がんばって!
Posted Jun 25, 2024
Makayla
Teacher's studio
Kaoru Sensei is an incredible teacher! The way she teaches is fun, and I always felt she truly cared about her students and their progress. Her way of teaching associations for remembering different words helps me to this day, as I have used the technique to help me study other languages as well. Thanks to her, when I got into college and took my Japanese placement test, my score was so high that they did not have any courses high enough for me to take! That’s how much I had learned with Kaoru Sensei. Thank you Kaoru Sensei!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2024
Britton
Teacher's studio
Mrs. Slotsve always curated a perfect environment for learning. It was a perfect balance of a work with an emphasis on fun and kindness. Her knowledge of Japanese and English ensures you will learn a lot.
Posted Jun 22, 2024
Languages
English
Professional Proficiency
Japanese
Native Proficiency
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
8 AM-2 PM
Tuesday
8 AM-2 PM
Wednesday
8 AM-2 PM
Thursday
8 AM-2 PM
Friday
8 AM-2 PM
Saturday
8 AM-2 PM
Sunday
8 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$50
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