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I have a meeting with my partner's Japanese clients next week, and Ayano has been incredible at helping me prepare. This has so far included: - Going through a list of nitpicky questions I sent her on language, actions, and etiquette, methodically answering each one with text, images, and even doodles! - Bringing her own list of typical Japanese business dinner small talk topics to see how prepared I was to answer them (answer: not at all) - Making time in class to walk me through structuring a letter to them, after I'd struggled to write it on my own - Sending me links to resources on topics relevant to these clients - Making herself available to answer questions at any time, even outside classes This is on top of our usual conversation practise at the start of each class, which has been as valuable as always. Ayano has introduced me to so many potential opportunities (and pitfalls!) for this visit, I don't know what I would have done without her. Truly above and beyond.

More 'nai-form' practice, but this time with irregular verbs added in. Ayano sensei has made this lesson very relevant by creating a real world scenario in a maid cafe where you must ask if you can do something, or if you're being asked to not do something. I'm still a little slow at this, so I will review the material before the next lesson. Ayano sensei's lessons are always fun!

Ayano is always well prepared with topics, vocabulary and exercises. She puts a lot of care and effort into her lessons, and it shows. She also presented me with a lesson plan for upcoming weeks today, and it is great to know that she's got everything planned out so well in advance.

Ayano-san was very kind and understanding in the first lesson I had! I plan on booking more in the future. I'm really excited to be able to learn Japanese and prepare for the JLPT with her help!

I’ve booked three lessons with Ayano so far, and I have to say she’s a very kind and patient teacher. I’m on the autistic spectrum, and I have ADHD, so I often come across as awkward in my day-to-day life. I was incredibly nervous before meeting Ayano because I tend to be hyper-fixated on Japan and get off-topic ramblings once I get on a particular train of thought. Still, Ayano has never made me feel bad about how overly talkative I am. She’s very good at meeting me at my level. She has never overwhelmed me with too much at once, and her lessons are pretty flexible. I would say Ayano’s teaching style is best for people who already self-study a lot or want an extra supplement to their classroom learning. Though I have noticed she seems to offer some more structured options, I haven't tried them. Overall, I will continue lessons with Ayano. She creates an atmosphere where I’m comfortable being myself, and hopefully, one day, I will be able to ramble in Japanese when I go off-topic.

In today’s lesson, Ayano-san and I covered many interesting topics customized to my interests that pushed me to practice listening, reading, and speaking. Whether she’s providing behind-the-scenes insight into the production of the Demon Slayer anime or we’re studying an intriguing article about how Minecraft is used to help teach English, the topics are so engaging that I sometimes forget I’m quickly learning new and useful vocabulary and grammar. These lessons have become an enjoyable and highly effective way for me to advance my language skills.