Hi, my name is Ayano. I’m a certified Japanese teacher and a top 1% Japanese teacher on italki. I was born and raised in Tokyo. I lived in Hawaii before.
[My previous job & specialties]
- I worked as a secretary to a board member of a famous game company. So, I’m good at teaching both real business Japanese and casual Japanese for otaku!
- I was a maid in Akiba ("Okaerinasaimase, goshujinsama!" ) & Hooters girl too:)
[My other job]
- I also worked as a professional model and a writer at an popular online news site.
- I do VTuber too.
- I was a promotional model at the Tokyo Game Show & the Tokyo Motor Show etc.
[Tourist Information Center]
- I also worked as a receptionist in Akihabara!
Mijn creaties
Ik als leerkracht
I teach real, natural and practical Japanese in very effective ways. I don't use unnatural Japanese such as 私の名前は (watashino namae wa) ! So you will be able to speak like native speakers! If you need to use English in our lesson, we can do so. No worries! However, let's use Japanese as much as possible for your learning, of course.
Feel free to ask me other requests and questions!
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
If you're my new student, please contact me first before booking your first lesson :)!
<1:1 Informal Tutoring>
- free talk
- useful & practical phrases
- vocabulary quiz
- Japanese manners
More coming in the future!
Mijn lesmateriaal
Quizzen
Diapresentatie/PPT
Huiswerkopdrachten
Afbeeldingsbestanden
Flashcards
Certificaten
日本語教師養成総合講座420時間修了書 - ヒューマンアカデミー - 2019Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 hours and above) by Human Academy
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験 合格 - 公益財団法人日本国際教育支援協会 - 2018・the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services
・This is one of the official certifications in Japanese education filed
Certificate verified
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Proefles
93 lessen voltooid
USD 14.00+
Native level only: Informal tutoring
C2Conversatie oefenen261 lessen voltooid
USD 18.50+
Customized Group lessons (2 people)
A1 - C2Algemeen133 lessen voltooid
USD 64.00
JLPT(N5-N1) & Other Examination Course
A1 - C2Testvoorbereiding233 lessen voltooid
USD 55.00+
Real business Japanese & Job hunting prep by a former executive assistant
B1 - C2Bedrijf182 lessen voltooid
USD 27.50+
Fully tailored special course (All levels: Beginner - Native)
A1 - C2Algemeen771 lessen voltooid
USD 45.00+
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
Mijn creaties
Quiz (5)
1,463 Beoordelingen
Amelia
91 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I have a meeting with my partner's Japanese clients next week, and Ayano has been incredible at helping me prepare.
This has so far included:
- Going through a list of nitpicky questions I sent her on language, actions, and etiquette, methodically answering each one with text, images, and even doodles!
- Bringing her own list of typical Japanese business dinner small talk topics to see how prepared I was to answer them (answer: not at all)
- Making time in class to walk me through structuring a letter to them, after I'd struggled to write it on my own
- Sending me links to resources on topics relevant to these clients
- Making herself available to answer questions at any time, even outside classes
This is on top of our usual conversation practise at the start of each class, which has been as valuable as always.
Ayano has introduced me to so many potential opportunities (and pitfalls!) for this visit, I don't know what I would have done without her. Truly above and beyond.
15 nov. 2021
Jason Morioka
262 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
More 'nai-form' practice, but this time with irregular verbs added in. Ayano sensei has made this lesson very relevant by creating a real world scenario in a maid cafe where you must ask if you can do something, or if you're being asked to not do something. I'm still a little slow at this, so I will review the material before the next lesson. Ayano sensei's lessons are always fun!
1 apr. 2020
Erik Tengblad
49 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Ayano is always well prepared with topics, vocabulary and exercises. She puts a lot of care and effort into her lessons, and it shows. She also presented me with a lesson plan for upcoming weeks today, and it is great to know that she's got everything planned out so well in advance.
22 feb. 2020
Phoebe
5 Japans lessen
I’ve booked three lessons with Ayano so far, and I have to say she’s a very kind and patient teacher. I’m on the autistic spectrum, and I have ADHD, so I often come across as awkward in my day-to-day life. I was incredibly nervous before meeting Ayano because I tend to be hyper-fixated on Japan and get off-topic ramblings once I get on a particular train of thought. Still, Ayano has never made me feel bad about how overly talkative I am.
She’s very good at meeting me at my level. She has never overwhelmed me with too much at once, and her lessons are pretty flexible.
I would say Ayano’s teaching style is best for people who already self-study a lot or want an extra supplement to their classroom learning. Though I have noticed she seems to offer some more structured options, I haven't tried them.
Overall, I will continue lessons with Ayano. She creates an atmosphere where I’m comfortable being myself, and hopefully, one day, I will be able to ramble in Japanese when I go off-topic.
23 sep. 2024
Justin
57 Japans lessen
In today’s lesson, Ayano-san and I covered many interesting topics customized to my interests that pushed me to practice listening, reading, and speaking. Whether she’s providing behind-the-scenes insight into the production of the Demon Slayer anime or we’re studying an intriguing article about how Minecraft is used to help teach English, the topics are so engaging that I sometimes forget I’m quickly learning new and useful vocabulary and grammar. These lessons have become an enjoyable and highly effective way for me to advance my language skills.
31 aug. 2024
Justin
57 Japans lessen
I highly recommend booking with Ayano-san! Today's lesson (as always) was well-structured, covering everything from vocabulary to cultural insights. I loved how we delved into topics she customized to my interests, like the differences in anime styles and discussed light novels, which made learning so much more engaging. Ayano-san is excellent at breaking down complex ideas into simple, easy-to-understand explanations, which really helped me improve my reading and comprehension skills. If you’re looking to learn Japanese in a way that’s both fun and informative, Ayano-san is the teacher to go with!