Information About Takako - Palmerston North tutor - (23 reviews)
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Takako offers a discount of 25% on their first / introductory lesson!
Japanese |
Price Guide |
| Primary | $40.00 |
| Secondary | $40.00 |
| NCEA Level 1 | $45.00 |
| NCEA Levels 2-3 | $45.00 |
| University | $45.00 |
| Adult/Casual | $45.00 |
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Personal Description:
Konnichiwa! I am a professional Japanese teacher with full qualifications and over 23 years of experience in Japan and New Zealand. Quality lessons for all levels and purposes including conversations, culture, JLPT, NCEA, business, travel and JET programme. Happy learning!
Tutoring Experience:
I have been teaching Japanese at language schools and intermediate/secondary schools both in Japan and in New Zealand for over 25 years. Also, I have offered more than 8300 online lessons in the last seven years to my students from all over the world.
Japanese - As for NCEA , I have taught up to scholarship level with great success. I have created numerous NCEA materials and published NCEA textbooks.
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 target language.
I am keen to share a rich variety of Japanese cultures - cooking, Ikebana (traditional flower arrangement), calligraphy, origami, songs and more! I am a qualified Ikebana master and also learned calligraphy and Tea ceremony from professionals for years.
A wide variety of teaching and coaching experience also includes Japanese speech contests (many winners), JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) and Australian language tests. Some of my students progressed into studying Japanese at universities, others succeeded at finding work in Japan.
Tutoring 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.
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Native Language: Japanese
Additional Languages: English, Japanese
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: English, Japanese
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Massey University (2001) - Master of Arts (Hons) (Masters) (✔ On File)
- Massey University (2001) - GradDip Tchg (secondary) (PGCE) (✔ On File)
- JEES (1998) - Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test Pass (Professional) (✔ On File)
- Tohoku University, Japan (1991) - Bachelor of Arts (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
Takako's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 23 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
TakakoFrom Tiffany (5/5): I am enjoying my lessons very much. Takako is very patient with me, especially when I have difficulty with pronouncing some words. She has adjusted to my learning level and makes lesson time enjoyable while still working on each lesson subject. Looking forward to further learning with her.
Reply from: Takako: スピーキングもリスニングもリーディングも どんどんじょうずになってきましたね。これからも楽しみながらがんばりましょう！ Tiffany san has been making great progress in speaking, listening and reading. Memorizing Japanese characters, new words and expressions is also very good! Let's keep improving, having fun with the Japanese culture. ^^
From Natalia (/5): My 9-year-old son has been having lessons with Takako sensei for a little over a month and he loves it. Takako sensei is professional, warm, engaging and encouraging; an excellent teacher. She tailors the teaching material to my child's needs. Every week we look forward to the lesson with Takako sensei.
Reply from: Takako: フィードバック、ありがとうございます。私も毎週たのしみにしていますよ。おぼえるのも はやくて、スピーキングも すばらしいです。それに がんばりやさんですね。これからもたのしく勉強していきましょう。^^
From Barbara (/5): I have been working with Takakosan for a month now, with weekly sessions. Takako is an excellent teacher, very patient, explaining everything clearly, and she is a joy to work with. I am looking forward to ongoing learning and growing in both Japanese language and Japanese culture. If anyone is considering learning Japanese, I highly recommend Takako.
Reply from: Takako: Feedback, doomo arigatoo gozaimas. it is my pleasure to see Barbara san enjoys communicating in the target language, and to share Japanese culture. Issho ni, ganbarimashoo! ^^
From Katrina (/5): I am really enjoying my Japanese lessons with Takako. Takako is warm and professional, and prepares lovely resources. She is also encouraging so that I feel confident in my learning. Arigatou Takako sensei!
Reply from: Takako: Feedback, arigatoo gozaimas. It is my pleasure to witness your quick learning. Enjoy communicating in the target language with your beautiful pronunciation! ^^
From Linda (/5): We have had a great experience with Takako Sensei to date. She has a lovely personality & has pitched the level of the lessons appropriately for our 10 year old daughter who seems to thoroughly enjoy her lessons so far. Takako Sensei has used a mix of different learning modalities to help reinforce newly learned information & has personalised the teaching so that it is relevant to our daughter. We thoroughly enjoy Takako Sensei's bright & sunny demeanour & we can see that our daughter has already made some good progress with her Japanese language skills under Takako Sensei's tuition. We highly recommend Takako Sensei as an excellent tutor.
Reply from: Takako: Thank you very much for your feedback. It is my pleasure to see your daughter's quick progress. きれいな日本語がはなせるし、じょうたつもはやいですね。これからもたのしくべんきょうしていきましょう。^^
From Ana (/5): Takako is an absolutely brilliant Japanese tutor who has provided my daughter lessons for one and a half years. My daughter has gained confidence in Japanese and with Takako's teaching she achieved excellence in Japanese for NCEA Levels 2 and 3. Takako is very engaging and plans and executes fantastic lessons. I would highly recommend Takako as a tutor.
Reply from: Takako: Thank you very much for your feedback. アナさんはあたまがよくて、日本語がどんどん上手になって、いつも感心(かんしん)させられました。しけんもいいせいせきで、おめでとうございます。これからもいろんな勉強がんばってくださいね。おうえんしています。
From Bena (/5): Takako is everything that I have been expecting from a teacher.
She helped me pass N2 and N1 within a year and I was very grateful for the amount of energy and time that she put in because preparing for exams can put a lot of stress on a tutor too. She would check up on me for areas to improve and actively look for materials to complement the lessons.
She is a tutor that makes you not so nervous about learning a new language. She listens to your request and updates the request content after each lesson. She is also very knowledgeable of **Web Address Removed** and other cultures and I have learnt a lot from her.
Thank you, Takako.
She helped me pass N2 and N1 within a year and I was very grateful for the amount of energy and time that she put in because preparing for exams can put a lot of stress on a tutor too. She would check up on me for areas to improve and actively look for materials to complement the lessons.
She is a tutor that makes you not so nervous about learning a new language. She listens to your request and updates the request content after each lesson. She is also very knowledgeable of **Web Address Removed** and other cultures and I have learnt a lot from her.
Thank you, Takako.
Reply from: Takako: フィードバック、ありがとうございます。ベナさんのお力になれて嬉しいです。ベナさんの成功、日本語の上達は、ご自身の才能と努力の賜物ですね。お仕事や大学での専攻分野を含め幅広く日本語で表現出来る実力は素晴らしいです。これからも楽しみながら練習していきましょう。^^
From Sarah (/5): Takako-san is a great Sensei, very patient and knowledgeable, and accommodating when I have requests. The material that Takako-san has produced is incredibly helpful and fun which has helped me a lot on my Japanese language journey. I really enjoy our skype lessons and I feel so much more confident speaking Japanese now ありがとうございました
Reply from: Takako: フィードバックありがとうございます。サラさんは頭が良くてがんばりやさんで漢字ももうたくさん知っているので、話すのも書くのもすごく上達しましたね。これからも楽しく勉強していきましょう。
From Simon (/5): Takako is an excellent teacher. She's knowledgeable, easy to talk to and great at explaining difficult concepts. My progress in my studies improved immensely when I started taking lessons with her.
Reply from: Takako: サイモンさんの日本語は ほんとうにすばらしいですよ。いつもがんばっていますから、どんどん じょうずになりますね。これからも たのしく勉強しましょう。
From Megan (/5): Awesome Tutor to have! Thank you Takako for being so patient with me learning the language. I really appreciate the time taken to help me learn. I am learning so much! It is really helpful to learn with Takoko's feedback and knowledge.
Reply from: Takako: Thank you very much for your feedback. It is my pleasure to see you learn so quickly with your passion, talent and effort! Enjoy communicating in the target language! ^^
From David (/5): I have found Takako good to study with. She listened to my objectives and has been patient with my learning style. I would be happy to recommend her for learning Japanese.
Reply from: Takako: Thank you very much for your feedback. It is great to see you make use of your knowledge and learning experience of other languages. Happy learning!
From Roan (/5): Takako has helped me so much throughout the one year she tutored me! She always catered exactly to my needs and helped me with everything. Lessons are always fun and exciting with Takako. I highly recommend Takako to anyone trying to expand their knowledge in Japanese Language and Culture.
Reply from: Takako: フィードバックのコメント、どうもありがとう。今年一年の間に、日本語が本当に上手になりましたね。Excellent effort and progress in Japanese study this year! Keep enjoying Japanese songs.
From Suzie (/5): She is great. My daughter's confidence is getting better each week. She's improving lots at school. Totally recommend to anyone Takako if you kids need help
Reply from: Takako: Thank you very much for your feedback. It is my pleasure to see her enjoy studying Japanese language and culture, making good progress.
From Nathan (/5): Takako-san is an incredibly patient, knowledgeable and thoughtful teacher. She very clearly cares about her student's, their goals and their success in learning Japanese. I do not think I could recommend anyone more than I would Takako-sensei and I am very grateful for the time she has given me and I look forward to many more lessons in the future. ありがとう ございました！
Reply from: Takako: ありがとうございます。こちらこそ、がんばりやさんのネイサンさんの日本語が どんどんじょうずになって とてもうれしいです。これからも いっしょに がんばりましょう！ Thank you very much. It is my pleasure to witness your talent, effort and progress.
From Chantelle (/5): My 10year old daughter loves Takako teachings. She make it fun and easy to remember.
Thanks heaps
Thanks heaps
Reply from: Takako: It is my pleasure. Thank you very much.
From Ara (/5): Amazing tutor, very patient and understanding
Reply from: Takako: It was my pleasure to help you improve your speaking skill. これからも がんばってください。
From Tina (/5): Takako sensei is a very organised and fun teacher. I am happy to be learning from her, I have learnt so much in such a short amount of time. Not only the language skills are taught there are some other cultural knowledge that is not usually in textbooks. I definitely recommend Takako sensei as a Japanese tutor!! (^^)
Reply from: Takako: Thank you very much for taking lessons with me. I have always been impressed with your quick progress. Please enjoy communicating with the native speakers. ^^
From Karen (/5): Takako is great; lovely, kind, easy to relax with, well-organised and able to adapt her lessons for different levels, I'm happy to find such a good teacher, and I love my lessons with Takako-sensei!
Reply from: Takako: フィードバック、ありがとうございます。がんばりやさんのカレンさんのお手伝いができて 私もうれしいです。
From Nicole (/5): Takako is lovely and an amazing tutor. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing a Japanese tutor :)
Reply from: Takako: Arigatou gozaimasu. Nihongo, isshoni ganbarimashou!
From Louise (/5): Takako is a wonderful teacher - I have so much fun in my sessions with her! She is very patient and has a variety of excellent methods of teaching. I would highly recommend her as a tutor.
Reply from: Takako: Arigatou gozaimasu. It is my pleasure to help you improve your Japanese skills. Mata ganbarimashoune.
From Brad (/5): I was nervous learning a new language but Takako put me at ease and i have found myself progressing quickly. I would recommend Takako as a tutor. She also provides cake at each lesson. Oishii desu!
Reply from: Takako: Arigatou gozaimasu. Nihon ni iku maeni takusan kaiwa o renshuu shimashou!
From Danella (/5): We are very happy with the tutoring being conducted by Takako . She has established very good rapport with my children who are very much enjoying their Japanese hour each week. Takako makes the session interesting by involving day to day activities, communications, visual aids and has also recommended websites for further learning.
Reply from: Takako: Thank you very much for your feedback. It is my pleasure to teach Japanese to your children.
From Mary (/5): She has been extremely helpful for my daughter. She is friendly but thorough and clearly understands what is needed for NCEA. I would definitely recommend Takako as a tutor.
Reply from: Takako: Thank you very much for your comments. It is my pleasure to teach Ash Japanese. Please feel free to let me know when you have any questions or requests.