Machiko
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Machiko
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
BusinessQualified teacher with a master’s degree and solid teaching experience both in Japan and the UK
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
BusinessQualified teacher with a master’s degree and solid teaching experience both in Japan and the UK
From JapanLiving in Tokyo, Japan (13:28 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 9, 2021Interest topicTravelArtWriting
こんにちは！
Thank you so much for visiting my profile. : )
I'm Machiko, a qualified Japanese teacher with a Master's degree in Translation Studies.
For more than 10 years, I’ve enjoyed working in the field of education and linguistics with people from nearly 50 countries around the world. Language, culture, and intercultural communication are always subjects of my interest.
I'm also interested in lots of things from news, books, arts, music, DIY, technology, food, cooking, ...and so on.
Besides, I am a BIG fan of travelling and absolutely love to visit extreme places.
I'd definitely love to visit the places where you recommend someday!Me as a Teacher
I'm a qualified Japanese teacher completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language course, passing the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test, and earning a master's degree in Translation Studies at SOAS, University of London.
So far, I’ve been involved in several linguistic projects like translation, localisation and annotation for NLP. I specialise in the area of connotation, implication, and nuance of words and sentences.
I’ve been teaching Japanese to learners of various levels, first languages, and professional backgrounds.
It's given me the chance to meet amazing people from all around the world. I’ve also learnt a lot from them. I love it! : )My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is interactive, practical, and also respectful of multiple learning styles and cultures.
To maximize the amount of time you are speaking in lessons, I apply the Communicative Approach to my teaching.
Each lesson typically includes a grammar lesson, listening, and speaking practices. Through the lesson, new vocabularies, idioms, and expressions are also introduced.
I generally use the Direct Method in Japanese in teaching unless more information in English is required.
I am also available for making lesson plans that are specifically tailored to fit your study needs. Please feel free to contact me with any requests! : )My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japanese Educational Exchanges and Services - 2019
Certificate verified
Master's degree - SOAS, University of London - 2016
Certificate verified
Master's degree - SOAS, University of London - 2016Master's degree in Theory and Practice of Translation
Certificate verified
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Japanese* - London College of Education, Graduate School - 2015*Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
111
Students
899
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
50 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
【55 mins】A1-B2 | Conversation practice with the textbook “Minna no Nihongo”
A1 - B2Language Essentials193 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 11% off
【25 mins / 45 mins / 55 mins】A1-B2 | Conversation practice without textbooks
A1 - B2Language Essentials375 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 26% off
【25 mins / 45 mins / 55 mins】A1-C2 | Speaking practice for specific purposes
A1 - C2Business112 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 26% off
【25 mins / 45 mins / 55 mins】A1-C2 | *TRIAL* lesson for those who have already used the three trial lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials28 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
【25 mins / 45 mins / 55 mins】C1-C2 | Conversation / Informal tutoring for advanced learners
C1 - C2Language Essentials132 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 26% off
Availability
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146 Reviews
Bruno
15 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Machiko constantly offers great proofreading and creative writing sessions, explaining nuances and providing a relaxed but studious atmosphere that lets me articulate my own ideas. Thank you so much!
Apr 13, 2023
Stephanie
83 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Machiko always gives me time to find the correct answer before correcting my mistakes. We also discuss alterations to my text together, coming up with ideas as we chat. It really makes me feel like I'm improving my writing skills. Great lesson as always.
Jul 22, 2021
Paula
11 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Incredible lesson once again! Machiko先生 is a great conversationalist, great teacher and overall patient, smart and kind person. I was worried to take lessons, since while I am approaching advanced level Japanese (post N2), I still have shortcomings in a quite a few N3-N5 skills because of my learning style. However, she creates lessons perfectly fit for my skills and shortcomings, something I could never find in regular classroom-settings.
Overall, she is great, I always leave our lessons happier and smarter!
Jul 7, 2021
Bruno
15 Japanese lessons
As a visual artist, I always find it difficult to write statements about my work in my own language, and nearly impossible in Japanese. With Machikoさん, I feel that I found the person who "gets it" and makes the impossible possible!
いつもありがとう！
May 28, 2024
Ayesha
7 Japanese lessons
料理についての話は楽しかったです！次回も楽しみにしています！
May 15, 2024
serin
1 Japanese lesson
I did my first trial lesson with Machiko-sensei, and it was great! I received lots of feedback for my speaking and conversation, which I really needed. Thank you!
May 11, 2024
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