Takako
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Takako
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Russian
Maori
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessQualified and certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Russian
Maori
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessQualified and certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience
From JapanLiving in Wellington, New Zealand (18:12 UTC+13:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 30, 2014Interest topicMusicFilms & TV SeriesReadingFood
Konnichiwa! I am a professional Japanese teacher with full qualifications and over 24 years of experience in Japan and New Zealand. Quality lessons for all levels and purposes including JLPT, NCEA, AP test, IGCSE, business, JET programme, travel, conversations and culture.Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching Japanese at language schools and intermediate/secondary schools both in Japan and in New Zealand for 25 years. Also, I have offered more than 8600 online lessons in the last six years to my students from all over the world.
I have taught young students (from 5 years old) to elderly learners (in their 70s), from complete beginner to advanced level. It has been my pleasure to assist them to improve their Japanese language skills and to enjoy Japanese culture further, and to talk about their passion and/or work in the tar
As for NCEA , I have taught up to scholarship level with great success. I have created numerous NCEA materials and published NCEA textbooks.My lessons & teaching style
My approach: Students come first. I consider each student's individual needs, goals, interests and effective learning styles. Through my lessons, I encourage students and assist them realise their potential and increase their confidence.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (JLTCT) Pass - Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - 1998
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
1999 - 2017
teacherI taught Japanese, Geography and ESOL at New Zealand secondary schools, and Japanese at Intermediate schools. During the time, I have published some textbooks for NCEA Japanese examinations.
Also, I worked as an International students' coordinator, translator, interpreter and event coordinator.
2017 - 2024
teacherI taught Japanese for a variety of purposes including tests preparations (JLPT, IB, AP test, NCEA and more); overseas studies; business, job interview, JET programme; travel, culture and general conversations; and so forth.
Education
2001 - 2002
Other - Graduate Diploma in Teaching (secondary) 高等学校教員免許Graduate Diploma in Teaching (secondary)
高等学校教員免許
2000 - 2001
Master's - JapaneseMasters degree with Honours
Work Experience
1999 - Current
Japanese language teacherI have taught Japanese at secondary schools and at private schools here. In Japan, I also taught Japanese also worked as a translator, event coordinator.
5.0
Rating
199
Students
3,026
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
116 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Test/exam preparation course テスト/試験準備コース
A1 - C2Language Essentials99 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 2% off
Private lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,304 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 2% off
Business Japanese
B1 - C2Business12 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 3% off
Family/friends pack (semi-private lessons, 2 students)
A1 - C2Language Essentials237 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 2% off
Group lessons (3-4 students)
A1 - C2Language Essentials89 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 4% off
Availability
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765 Reviews
Karen
317 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for being such a wonderful, fun teacher, Takako. You inspire Blair to learn Japanese in a very meaningful and incredibly impressive manner.
Aug 9, 2023
Zeb
73 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
If you are looking for an amazing Japanese teacher, look no further.
Dec 16, 2021
Marie・真利江
93 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
今日もありがとうございました！今日は試験の前にN3の練習をしました。先生のおかげで試験のことについて安心しています。頑張ってN3に合格してみせます！たった１年間でN3までに着いたなんて、先生に本当に感謝しています。今までいろいろ大変お世話になりました。これからもよろしくお願いします。
Nov 30, 2019
Sharon
6 Japanese lessons
Takako-sensei is a really GREAT teacher! She could quickly assess my proficiency, understanding my learning objectives, and ensures each lesson is customised toward my needs. I have had 5 lessons thus far - she creates a very encouraging and comfortable setting which really motivates me to keep learning and improving. Definitely HIGHLY RECOMMEND her as a teacher! 孝子先生、本当にありがとうございます！:)
Aug 31, 2024
Dafydd
2 Japanese lessons
very personalised lesson. aimed to understand my goals and tailor the lessons to these. very encouraging!
May 22, 2024
Janet
6 Japanese lessons
Takako-san has really helped me to feel more confident in my speaking abilities. She spends time answering my questions, and makes sure that I understand the material thoroughly.
Jan 11, 2024
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