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Japanese with Wakana Y.

5.0
(48)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Teaching since 2009
  • 8 Repeated Students
  • In high demand

Learn Japanese from the Ground Up: Beginners to Advanced Levels Welcome

I am a Japanese trainer with extensive knowledge in teaching Japanese as a second/third language. I work closely with my students to identify their goals and objectives and develop tailored lessons for a more effective learning experience. I believe that you will absorb more effectively when you enjoy learning and you are encouraged to learn! I teach basic through advanced Japanese. • Speaking, listening, reading, writing, Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji • Conversational Japanese: casual/polite/formal • Real-life applications to Japanese life and culture • Nuance in Japanese • Japanese way of thinking, trends, custom, traditional and contemporary Japanese culture

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Teaching Hours

Monday
10 AM-11 AM
Tuesday
8 AM-12 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-10 AM
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Thursday
7 AM-9 AM
Friday
7 AM-10 AM
10:30 AM-2 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$45
45 minutes
$65
60 minutes
$75
90 minutes
$105
120 minutes
$135

About Wakana Y.

5.0
(48)
Hello! My name is Wakana. I am an energetic yet patient native Japanese teacher with many years of experience teaching Japanese. My motto is to provide a learning experience that is enjoyable and encourages students to learn more. I understand how frustrating it can be to learn a language as a second or third language. I also believe that tailoring a lesson to an individual student's diverse interests, needs, and goals is essential because we all have a different learning style. I respect each student’s learning style and create a lesson plan accordingly. I am a firm believer in the importance of repetition in mastering a language and making learning steps enjoyable. Help and knowledge will be provided in all areas. Please ask me any questions** that you have/have had over the years. (**related to Japanese such as grammar, formality, nuance in the language as well as Japanese culture, current trends, or anything!) Please contact me for more information or if you have any questions or concerns. I am looking forward to hearing from you! Doumo arigatougozaimasu. どうもありがとうございます。
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48 Reviews
Beckie
Teacher's studio
Best teacher ever. She has gotten my son to love learning a new language and loves the meetings. She is super nice and an amazing teacher.
Posted Nov 16, 2023
Vasan
Teacher's studio
Very energetic & enthusiastic! Totally loved her class. Arigatougozaimasu.
Posted Oct 5, 2023
Bill
Teacher's studio
I took a lot of Japanese classes and private lessons, but Wakana sensei is by far the best teacher out there. I had studied Japanese for many years prior, but I was unhappy with how little I could speak until I started my lessons with her. She knew exactly what I needed and helped me talk more confidently and naturally. She also taught me a lot about the nuances of the language. I visited Japan this spring and was pleasantly surprised at how much I could converse with the Japanese. I can't wait to learn more from Wakana sensei and return to Japan next year.
Posted Oct 3, 2023
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