Akiko
Japanese tutor - a substantial Japanese teaching experience in the UK
About
I am a Japanese national who has completed two Japanese language beginners courses (60 weeks and 20 weeks respectively) as a CACTUS language instructor at colleges based in central Liverpool and Manchester. In keeping with my professional status, I am adept at recognising how best to target my teaching approach, particularly with respect to students who have little or no knowledge of the Japanese language. In a formal course review exercise, I have received an excellent rating from my college students and business individuals (such as an NGO director and a company director) with respect to the various teaching components of the course. I also offer my students the advice and guidance for travel matters in Japan and exam/qualification preparations (the Japanese language Proficiency Test, for example).
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- Japanese Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- PhD Sociology · University of Surrey · Ordinary degree · 2010 University of Surrey · Ordinary degree · 2010
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Abbie
Akiko is knowledgeable, encouraging, and enthusiastic. She’s thorough in her explanations and always goes above and beyond. I’ve really enjoyed my lessons so far and feel they’re helping me build strong foundations for my Japanese language learning. Akiko is very responsive to emails and queries and also consistently offers helpful tips for my upcoming trip to Japan. I’m really looking forward to continuing my lessons with her!
Akiko replied
Konbanwa Abbie san Doumo Arigatou gozaimasu. Abbie is a professional and very capable tutee who prepares for each lessons in advance. She is very cultured and has visited various cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto before. We talked about cultural events at unique places such as Disneyland and Osaka Expo 2025 which hold several shows that attract a large number of Japanese and world visitors. I, as a tutor, will be more than happy to help enhancing her further cultural experiences in Japan. Sayonara Akiko Konbanwa Abbie san
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Erin
Great tutor and a lovely person :)
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Anna
Akiko is a wonderful teacher, and my son looks forward to every lesson with her. After just a few lessons, I can already see noticeable progress. I strongly recommend her to anyone who wants to start learning Japanese quickly or make real improvements in their language skills.
Akiko replied
Thank you very much. Doumo Arigatou gozaimasu. Anna's son is a keen minded and adventurous learner. His comment always intrigues me to look at things differently. I am impressed with her son's wide range of interests and his exposures to different cultures by understanding multiple languages and visiting several countries. I particularly enjoyed hearing about his Japanese cooking preparation and sharing experiences with his family at a dinner table. I sincerely hope that he will have a great experience in visiting Japan where the people are happy to offer him with many cultural delights. Thank you very much. Doumo Arigatou gozaimasu.
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Jenna
She is friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. Wonderful tutor and my lessons are a lot of fun.
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Karine
Ms Akiko is a fantastic teacher! Although I am an advanced learner, there have been gaps in my knowledge that she is happy to teach me and it has been to my great benefit. She is also very flexible with her scheduling, able to tailor to my needs of A-Level Japanese tutoring as well as preparation for the JLPT.
Akiko replied
Arigatou gozaimasu Karine san Karine is a well motivated and very capable tutee. It has been pleasure of mine to guide her on her journey to Japanese language and to provide some information to prepare for her potential career in Japan. Karine has been thinking about doing researches in Japan at college. With her potential, I am certain that she will be well positioned to shape an interesting life in Japan. Sayonara Akiko Arigatou gozaimasu Karine san
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Matt
Akiko has been absolutely fantastic with helping me to improve my pronunciation and speaking skills in our lessons so far. My wife and I are going to Japan on holiday next month and I really wanted to be able to help more with speaking while we are there (she is much more proficient than me, having lived in Tokyo for a year previously). Akiko is extremely friendly and very encouraging and has also given me lots of cultural tips and advice for while we are there too. She has been great with understanding what level I am at from my own individual study and helping to correct any mistakes or misunderstandings I have developed as a result. I'm looking forward to the remaining lessons we have before I head off to Japan at the end of October!
Akiko replied
Arigatou gozaimasu Matt San Matt has been very interested in Japanese culture and I am impressed with his enthusiasm and understanding of Japanese language. I wish him and his wife another wonderful holiday in Japan. Sayonara Akiko
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Helen
I'm enjoying my lessons with Akiko so far and I am finding the lessons clear and easy to follow. As well as learning language we have talked about travelling tips and things to know before we visit, which has been very helpful.
Akiko replied
Konnichiwa Helen san Arigatou gozaimasu. Helen is a very friendly and enthusiastic tutee who is practicing Japanese everyday. We only started a few lessons but I am certain that she will enjoy Japan and its rich culture fully when she visit Japan. I am pleased to hear that my tuitions offer some help to her long awaited travel to Japan. ( itterasshai! ) Sayonara Akiko
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Sophie
Akiko is a very friendly and encouraging tutor, I have very much enjoyed my first few lessons! Akiko has also been helpful and shared some recommendations for my upcoming trip to Japan. I have also found that Akiko's communication is clear and responses are fast. I would highly recommend anyone to begin lessons with Akiko!
Akiko replied
Sophie San Doumo Arigatou gozaimasu! Sophie is an intelligent and energetic Japanese learner. She has an open mind and very curious about various aspects of Japanese culture and geography. I wish your forthcoming travel to Japan be filled with delight and enjoyment. Sayonara Akiko
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Safwaan
Completely transformed my confidence in Japanese speaking, brilliant tutor
Akiko replied
Konnichiwa Safwaan san, Arigatou gozaimasu. Safwaan is a clever and talented tutee who is planning to read maths at the university. He understands my language instructions and corrections well and is quick to incorporate these into his work. I have every confidence in him to perform well in his GCSEs. Ganbatte ne! Sayonara Akiko
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Natasha
Akiko is a great teacher! She's excellent at tailoring the lessons to the type of work you want to focus on (in my case, writing and reading) and is able to explain why aspects of Japanese are the way they are. I can tell she has a lot of experience in teaching. I'm looking forward to having more lessons with her. ありがとうございます！
Akiko replied
Arigatou gozaimasu Tasha san Tasha is highly motivated and intelligent. It has been a joy to teach her the Japanese and I really hope that she will visit Japan in the near future to see the various Japanese unique artefacts and architecture. Dou itashimashite Akiko
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Heather
Very patient and encouraging tutor, with well structured lessons and excellent communications
Akiko replied
Konnichiwa Heather san Arigatou gozaimasu. Heather is a very keen and intelligent tutee who has visited Japan last autumn and who has been planning to visit other parts of Japanese island this autumn. I am always interested in talking to her and learning about Scotland and Gaelic culture. I sincerely hope that she will have a great time in Japan. Sayonara Akiko
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Gabi
We have not actually had any lessons with Akiko because of unforeseen circumstances, but she was very diligent in providing all the required information . thank you
Akiko replied
Dear Gabi san Thank you for your feedback. I wish Gabi san and her family the best for the future. Kind regards Akiko
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Alex
Akiko has been accommting and understanding. The lessons are well-structured and cover a comprehensive range of topics, ensuring a well-rounded language knowledge. Whether it's grammar, vocabulary, or cultural nuances, Akiko Sensei provides clear explanations and also allows for discussion on how best to approach further study.
Akiko replied
ありがとうございます。アレックスさん。 Alex is an ambitious and multi talented young man. He decided to have a series of competitive new learning activities and Japanese is one of them. I'm very impressed with Alex as a person as well as being a very good listener. I wish him well to succeed in his learning Japanese and hope that he can visit Japan in the future. Sayonara Akiko
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Vinod
I have had several lessons with Akiko Sensei now and have been extremely impressed by her tutoring. Not only has she enhanced my understanding of the language thus far with thorough, informative lessons, but has also provided several extracurricular resources and materials that will be incredibly helpful for my year abroad in Japan. I look forward to my future lessons and would highly recommend her.
Akiko replied
Arigatou gozaimasu Vinod san Vinod is a smart, well prepared tutee who has an impeccable taste in Japanese music. If he continues to learn Japanese in a systematic manner, I am confident that he will succeed in his pursuit of Japanese language proficiency. Ganbatte ne Akiko
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Anna
Perfect. Very flexible, kind and polite. I am glad that i found her. Highly reconmended
Akiko replied
Arigatou gozaimasu Anna san Anna was a courteous and friendly learner. I really wish her the best and hope that my tuition will set her the path to talk in Japanese and to become more friends with Japanese people. Sayonara Akiko
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Niall
She is very friendly and helpful, I quite enjoy her lessons and she makes it easy to follow along! Would recommend!
Akiko replied
Arigatou gozaimasu Niall san!
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Enfys
Really helpful and fun to work with!
Akiko replied
Arigatou gozaimasu Enfy san Enfy is a delight to teach and I hope that my tuition will be useful for her future visits to Japan. Sayonara Akiko
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Lily
Akiko is really helpful and knowledgeable in lessons and answers any questions thoroughly and kindly! She is very helpful and accomting for self learners!
Akiko replied
Arigatou gozaimasu Lily san Lily is a dynamic and intelligent tutee. I think that she is motivated in learning Japanese and that she could build a new career avenue in Japan if she choose to do so. I wish her the best. Sayonara Akiko
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Arya
Akiko San makes the lessons very engaging and is very patient. She explains concepts very well and communicates well. Absolutely great teacher!
Akiko replied
Arigatou gozaimasu Arya san Arya is a very keen to learn Japanese language and she had researched a lot of Japanese vocabulary and I am also impressed with her good memory in remembering previous teaching contents. Arya will go very far in Japanese proficiency if she continues to put the current level of input. I wish her the best. Sayonara Akiko
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Sam
Akiko sensei has given me an excellent introduction to the Japanese language and I am excited to learn more!
Akiko replied
Ohayou gozaimasu sam san Arigatou gozaimasu! I enjoy teaching Japanese to a keen and dedicated tutee. Sayonara Akiko