Mako

Konnichiwa! 👋 I am a Japanese tutor born and raised in Tokyo. I graduated from university in Tokyo and currently live on the West Coast of the United States. I have been working as a Japanese tutor at a community college in the U.S. for 8 years and have been tutoring privately for 5 years. I also have 1 year of experience as a teaching assistant for Japanese classes at the community college.👩‍🏫 As a Japanese tutor, I am in my 13th year of tutoring, with students ranging from 20 to 74 years old. My lessons are perfect for: ✅ Those who want to study or review using the "Genki" textbooks. ✅ Those who want to master the grammar from "Genki" in real conversation. ✅ Those who have finished learning the basics of Japanese and want to start practicing what you've learned. ✅ Those who want to improve their communication skills in Japanese. 📌 Don't have the "Genki" textbook? No worries! We can use "Irodori", a free, publicly available learning resource. 📖 In each lesson, we will focus on one grammar point and practice it thoroughly so you can use it confidently in conversation. 💡 Relax and enjoy the process! Making mistakes is part of learning. 😊 I'll help you gain confidence and speak Japanese naturally! ⚠️ Note: At this time, I do not offer lessons for JLPT preparation or for those who have not yet mastered the basics of Japanese. Additionally, I only offer lessons to students who are 20 years old or older.