Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Haruka.
こんにちは!わたしのなまえははるかです!
I'm 26 years old and a native Japanese speaker. I was born and raised in Tokyo.
I like to eat, sing, travel, exercise, and I love talking with different people!
When I was a university student, I played lacrosse for 4 years.
I get excited when I can experience new values and ways of thinking through conversation.
That's why I decided to become an italki teacher.
Let's learn Japanese and have lots of conversations together!
Me as a Teacher
I have a teaching license. When I was a university student, I majored in education. I spent two months doing practical training at an elementary school and a junior high school.
Using this experience, I aim to teach in a way that is easy to understand, paying close attention to the feelings of those learning the language.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you all and being your "tomodachi" :)
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are based on "talking" a lot. Any topic is OK!
I believe that having lots of conversations is the best way to learn a language.
A relaxed environment and having fun help improve memory.
Let's learn natural Japanese through conversation.
If you want to use any textbooks or learn, please let me know in advance
I want to prepare your class.
Don't be nervous :) I want to create an affable atmosphere!
If you don't understand something or you want to know something, feel free to ask me!
My teaching material
Articles and news
Text Documents
PDF file
Teaching experience
2022 - 2023
日本語教師italki - Japan
Education
2016 - 2020
Bachelor’s - 教育学学習院大学主に教員養成のため、模擬授業などの実践演習。
Work Experience
2020 - Current
客室乗務職全日本空輸株式会社 - Japan
5.0
Rating
82
Students
744
Lessons
100%
Attendance
98%
Response
5.0
Rating
82
Students
744
Lessons
100%
Attendance
98%
Response
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
29 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Japanese Conversation Practice with a Friend
B1 - C2Language Essentials697 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 11% off
Beginner's Japanese with a Friend
A1 - B2Language Essentials19 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
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112 Reviews
Allen
5 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
1st session. Haruka-san has good energy. She's able to keep the conversation going by asking a lot of questions. I had to leave our session early and she was kind of enough to spend extra time to send me some notes and feedback about the new words and corrections. Thanks for the conversation!
May 30, 2021
Nick
6 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
はるか先生 どうもありがとうございます!
Thank you for your patient and kindness. Today’s course is great and helpful. Always feel good to have conversation with Teacher Haruka. I've been looking forward to meeting you in the class ^_^ When you asked my motivation for learning Japanese, I wanted to say that actually you’re one of my motivation to learn Japanese ! It's a blessing to meet such a good teacher.
May 26, 2021
Yupeng Li
15 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
一番いいレッスンだと思います!
親切な話し方、自然なコミュニケーション、はるかさんは、Italkiで珍しい特色をたくさん持っています。
Highly recommended!
I have been use Italki for years and there are not many teachers like Haruka, who has a very warm and friendly teaching manner. Learning in happiness!
May 9, 2021
Jaylen Tan
7 Japanese lessons
Just had another engaging and interactive conversation with Haruka sensei. It ain't easy on her end to find time for lesson as she work on shift and irregular periods so I am glad that she tries to make time for her students. I also felt that she gave her all during lesson to make sure her students get the most from it. Thanks Haruka sensei for all the fun and motivating lessons so far. Really appreciate it greatly.
Mar 26, 2023
Jaylen Tan
7 Japanese lessons
It's been a while last had lesson with Haruka sensei but it never fails to make my day. We had a blast chatting, catching up on things like a friend, involved in engaging and interactive conversation. I can understand her situation as her job timing is not fixed so sometimes she had some issues and I dun mind. She will give her best everytime during lesson and I can see her effort and dedication. It's never easy to juggle between work, private and teaching. Thanks for another great time and wonderful lesson experience Haruka sensei. Looking forward to the next one when you are able to.
Mar 11, 2023
Jaylen Tan
7 Japanese lessons
Haruka sensei is very proficient in prompting topics during conversation. I never had to worry that topics might dry up or feel awkward. Lesson is interactive and Haruka sensei is polite as well. Thanks for another engaging lesson.