Information About Akiko - Liverpool teacher - (142 reviews)
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Akiko offers a FREE first / introductory lesson!
Japanese |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £35.00 |
| Intermediate | £37.50 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £45.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am a Japanese national who has completed two Japanese language beginners courses (60 weeks and 20 weeks respectively) as a CACTUS language instructor at colleges based in central Liverpool and Manchester. In keeping with my professional status, I am adept at recognising how best to target my teaching approach, particularly with respect to students who have little or no knowledge of the Japanese language. In a formal course review exercise, I have received an excellent rating from my college students and business individuals (such as an NGO director and a company director) with respect to the various teaching components of the course. I also offer my students the advice and guidance for travel matters in Japan and exam/qualification preparations (the Japanese language Proficiency Test, for example).
Teaching Experience:
Teaching for beginners and casual learners for more than 5 years.
Recent Teaching Experience:
60 weeks (120 hours) in beginners Japanese at language colleges in Liverpool and 20 weeks in Manchester
12 months providing English language instruction to college students in Japan
18 months English-Japanese language translator at a Japanese University
60 weeks at a business establishment (Sony Entertainment) in the North West
34 weeks with the private tuition with various company managers/directors
GCSE External examiner in May 2023
Teaching Approach:
I am able to provide personal tutoring and group tutoring (such as Sony entertainment groups) as required. First lesson will be free for the tutee who purchased 5 lessons and more. I offer Zoom teaching and am equipped with HD camera. An approachable and friendly style to engage students in fully comprehending an unfamiliar language. Tuition is provided in verbal and written Japanese using language props as an aid to understanding, with textbooks and specialist Hiragana and Kanji teaching materials. I have excellent writing skills and I am comfortable at teaching in both formal and less formal surroundings. Tuition can be arranged on a regular or irregular timetable according to the needs of the particular student(s).
I am willing to travel to business settings in the early afternoon ( morning is available, too) upon the tutee's requirement.
Home lessons and the lessons on the weekends would incur extra charges.
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Native Language: Japanese
Additional Languages: German
Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: German
Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Surrey University (2010) - PhD in Sociology (Doctorate) (✔ On File)
- University of Surrey (2001) - Pass (Masters) (✔ On File)
- London University (2000) - BSc in Social Policy (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
Akiko's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 142 |
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AkikoFrom Safwaan (5/5): Completely transformed my confidence in Japanese speaking, brilliant tutor
Reply from: Akiko: Konnichiwa Safwaan san,
Arigatou gozaimasu. Safwaan is a clever and talented tutee who is planning to read maths at the university. He understands my language instructions and corrections well and is quick to incorporate these into his work.
I have every confidence in him to perform well in his GCSEs. Ganbatte ne!
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatou gozaimasu. Safwaan is a clever and talented tutee who is planning to read maths at the university. He understands my language instructions and corrections well and is quick to incorporate these into his work.
I have every confidence in him to perform well in his GCSEs. Ganbatte ne!
Sayonara
Akiko
From Natasha (/5): Akiko is a great teacher! She's excellent at tailoring the lessons to the type of work you want to focus on (in my case, writing and reading) and is able to explain why aspects of Japanese are the way they are. I can tell she has a lot of experience in teaching.
I'm looking forward to having more lessons with her. ありがとうございます！
I'm looking forward to having more lessons with her. ありがとうございます！
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Tasha san
Tasha is highly motivated and intelligent. It has been a joy to teach her the Japanese and I really hope that she will visit Japan in the near future to see the various Japanese unique artefacts and architecture.
Dou itashimashite
Akiko
Tasha is highly motivated and intelligent. It has been a joy to teach her the Japanese and I really hope that she will visit Japan in the near future to see the various Japanese unique artefacts and architecture.
Dou itashimashite
Akiko
From Heather (/5): Very patient and encouraging tutor, with well structured lessons and excellent communications
Reply from: Akiko: Konnichiwa Heather san
Arigatou gozaimasu. Heather is a very keen and intelligent tutee who has visited Japan last autumn and who has been planning to visit other parts of Japanese island this autumn. I am always interested in talking to her and learning about Scotland and Gaelic culture.
I sincerely hope that she will have a great time in Japan.
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Akiko
Arigatou gozaimasu. Heather is a very keen and intelligent tutee who has visited Japan last autumn and who has been planning to visit other parts of Japanese island this autumn. I am always interested in talking to her and learning about Scotland and Gaelic culture.
I sincerely hope that she will have a great time in Japan.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Gabi (/5): We have not actually had any lessons with Akiko because of unforeseen circumstances, but she was very diligent in providing all the required information . thank you
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Gabi san
Thank you for your feedback. I wish Gabi san and her family the best for the future.
Kind regards
Akiko
Thank you for your feedback. I wish Gabi san and her family the best for the future.
Kind regards
Akiko
From Alex (/5): Akiko has been accommting and understanding. The lessons are well-structured and cover a comprehensive range of topics, ensuring a well-rounded language knowledge. Whether it's grammar, vocabulary, or cultural nuances, Akiko Sensei provides clear explanations and also allows for discussion on how best to approach further study.
Reply from: Akiko: ありがとうございます。アレックスさん。
Alex is an ambitious and multi talented young man. He decided to have a series of competitive new learning activities and Japanese is one of them. I'm very impressed with Alex as a person as well as being a very good listener. I wish him well to succeed in his learning Japanese and hope that he can visit Japan in the future.
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Akiko
Alex is an ambitious and multi talented young man. He decided to have a series of competitive new learning activities and Japanese is one of them. I'm very impressed with Alex as a person as well as being a very good listener. I wish him well to succeed in his learning Japanese and hope that he can visit Japan in the future.
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Akiko
From Vinod (/5): I have had several lessons with Akiko Sensei now and have been extremely impressed by her tutoring. Not only has she enhanced my understanding of the language thus far with thorough, informative lessons, but has also provided several extracurricular resources and materials that will be incredibly helpful for my year abroad in Japan.
I look forward to my future lessons and would highly recommend her.
I look forward to my future lessons and would highly recommend her.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Vinod san
Vinod is a smart, well prepared tutee who has an impeccable taste in Japanese music. If he continues to learn Japanese in a systematic manner, I am confident that he will succeed in his pursuit of Japanese language proficiency.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
Vinod is a smart, well prepared tutee who has an impeccable taste in Japanese music. If he continues to learn Japanese in a systematic manner, I am confident that he will succeed in his pursuit of Japanese language proficiency.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
From Anna (/5): Perfect. Very flexible, kind and polite. I am glad that i found her.
Highly reconmended
Highly reconmended
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Anna san
Anna was a courteous and friendly learner. I really wish her the best and hope that my tuition will set her the path to talk in Japanese and to become more friends with Japanese people.
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Akiko
Anna was a courteous and friendly learner. I really wish her the best and hope that my tuition will set her the path to talk in Japanese and to become more friends with Japanese people.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Niall (/5): She is very friendly and helpful, I quite enjoy her lessons and she makes it easy to follow along! Would recommend!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Niall san!
From Enfys (/5): Really helpful and fun to work with!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Enfy san
Enfy is a delight to teach and I hope that my tuition will be useful for her future visits to Japan.
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Akiko
Enfy is a delight to teach and I hope that my tuition will be useful for her future visits to Japan.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Lily (/5): Akiko is really helpful and knowledgeable in lessons and answers any questions thoroughly and kindly! She is very helpful and accomting for self learners!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Lily san
Lily is a dynamic and intelligent tutee. I think that she is motivated in learning Japanese and that she could build a new career avenue in Japan if she choose to do so.
I wish her the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
Lily is a dynamic and intelligent tutee. I think that she is motivated in learning Japanese and that she could build a new career avenue in Japan if she choose to do so.
I wish her the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Arya (/5): Akiko San makes the lessons very engaging and is very patient. She explains concepts very well and communicates well. Absolutely great teacher!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Arya san
Arya is a very keen to learn Japanese language and she had researched a lot of Japanese vocabulary and I am also impressed with her good memory in remembering previous teaching contents.
Arya will go very far in Japanese proficiency if she continues to put the current level of input. I wish her the best.
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Akiko
Arya is a very keen to learn Japanese language and she had researched a lot of Japanese vocabulary and I am also impressed with her good memory in remembering previous teaching contents.
Arya will go very far in Japanese proficiency if she continues to put the current level of input. I wish her the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Sam (/5): Akiko sensei has given me an excellent introduction to the Japanese language and I am excited to learn more!
Reply from: Akiko: Ohayou gozaimasu sam san
Arigatou gozaimasu! I enjoy teaching Japanese to a keen and dedicated tutee.
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Akiko
Arigatou gozaimasu! I enjoy teaching Japanese to a keen and dedicated tutee.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Constance (/5): Akiko is very organised and punctual. She offers excellent advice on Japan in general as well as understanding how to teach Japanese for beginners. Akiko is friendly and approachable and thanks to her I am really enjoying learning Japanese and look forward to her lessons. Domo arigato gozaimasu!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Connie san
Connie is keen and passionate about the Japanese language and culture. She comes across as an engaging and energetic person with lots of interests outside of her work. I am glad that my tuitions have helped her understanding of Japanese culture. I look forward to the lessons with her as well - I am minded to cover the lesson contents but I am hearing about my tutee's work and life experiences such as multiple attendances at the Japan/Royal Shakespeare Company Totoro bilingual musical at Barbican theatre in London. Dou itashimashite, Kind regards, Akiko
Connie is keen and passionate about the Japanese language and culture. She comes across as an engaging and energetic person with lots of interests outside of her work. I am glad that my tuitions have helped her understanding of Japanese culture. I look forward to the lessons with her as well - I am minded to cover the lesson contents but I am hearing about my tutee's work and life experiences such as multiple attendances at the Japan/Royal Shakespeare Company Totoro bilingual musical at Barbican theatre in London. Dou itashimashite, Kind regards, Akiko
From Emma (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu emma san,
It is a pleasure to teach your son and I hope that my tuitions are useful for your talented son's Japanese language proficiency.
Sayonara
Akiko
It is a pleasure to teach your son and I hope that my tuitions are useful for your talented son's Japanese language proficiency.
Sayonara
Akiko
From John (/5): Excellent tutor! Very friendly, informative and explains things clearly
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu. John san
Much appreciated. I enjoy teaching and talking about Japan.
Sayonara
AKIKO
Much appreciated. I enjoy teaching and talking about Japan.
Sayonara
AKIKO
From Megan (/5): Akiko is a good teacher with a lot of knowledge (as she is a native speaker) that's very helpful to me as a beginner. I have never had a Japanese tutor before but I figured I would give it a go for the new year and I've really enjoyed my experience so far. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to start learning Japanese.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Megan san
Megan is a hard working and great tutee. I'm sure that she will travel to Japan to visit few cat islands and see various beautiful temples and thrines. I recommend spring.
I wish her the best for her future.
Sayonara
Akiko
Megan is a hard working and great tutee. I'm sure that she will travel to Japan to visit few cat islands and see various beautiful temples and thrines. I recommend spring.
I wish her the best for her future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From James (/5): I have never attempted to learn a language before so I was nervous to try it out but after completing my first 4 lessons with Akiko, I am very happy with how it is going and it has got me looking forward learning more in the future. Akiko is well organised and always on time to our lessons and I appreciate not only do we study the language but Akiko is also very helpful and happy to pass on information and recommendations about my upcoming trip and provide insight on Japanese culture. I would definitely recommend Akiko to anyone considering learning Japanese.
Reply from: Akiko: Konbanwa James san,
Arigatou gozaimasu. James is a courteous and enthusiastic student who has a passion on Japan and Japanese culture. I wish James the best for his endeavour and for his forthcoming trip to Japan this winter to enjoy the beauty of the country and the genuine hospitality of the people.
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatou gozaimasu. James is a courteous and enthusiastic student who has a passion on Japan and Japanese culture. I wish James the best for his endeavour and for his forthcoming trip to Japan this winter to enjoy the beauty of the country and the genuine hospitality of the people.
Sayonara
Akiko
From cHerry (/5): Akiko was very helpful in preparing to work in Japan during a gap year. She is a great teacher, extremely thorough, and tailors lessons to teach the most useful material in a short time frame. Thank you!
Reply from: Akiko: Hello Cherry san
Thank you for your feedback. Doumo Arigatou gozaimasu. I wish that your family will have a great time in Japan!
Sayonara
Akiko
Thank you for your feedback. Doumo Arigatou gozaimasu. I wish that your family will have a great time in Japan!
Sayonara
Akiko
From Anna (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Anna san
Anna is a smart and hard working student. She has a natural ability to see the language construction and her Japanese pronunciation is always very good.
I hope that Anna can visit Japan some day and that she will use Japanese for the conversation.
Sayonara
Akiko
Anna is a smart and hard working student. She has a natural ability to see the language construction and her Japanese pronunciation is always very good.
I hope that Anna can visit Japan some day and that she will use Japanese for the conversation.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Anthony (/5): A very friendly and welcoming instructor. Thoroughly enjoyed my lessons. Arigatou!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Anthony san
Anthony is a friendly and passionate about Japanese culture. He is a family man and is very proud of his close-knit network. I wish him a good luck and I hope that he will visit Japan again with his family in the near future.
Sayonara
Akiko
Anthony is a friendly and passionate about Japanese culture. He is a family man and is very proud of his close-knit network. I wish him a good luck and I hope that he will visit Japan again with his family in the near future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Sophie (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Sophie san
Sophie is a capable and well researched tutee. I am impressed with her pronunciation and her ability to understand the grammatical points quickly. I am certain that she can make a conversation with a Japanese person in the future if she continues her language study.
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Akiko
Sophie is a capable and well researched tutee. I am impressed with her pronunciation and her ability to understand the grammatical points quickly. I am certain that she can make a conversation with a Japanese person in the future if she continues her language study.
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Akiko
From Bailie (/5): Akiko is kind and enthusiastic. My daughter has been inspired by her teaching
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu, Bailie San,
Bailie is a lively and keen learner. I'm impressed with her maturity and studiness in learning the language.
I wish her to achieve her goal in reading Japanese and visiting Japan in the future.
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Akiko
Bailie is a lively and keen learner. I'm impressed with her maturity and studiness in learning the language.
I wish her to achieve her goal in reading Japanese and visiting Japan in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Leila (/5): Really engaging and good learning on a personal level!
Reply from: Akiko: Konnichiwa Leila san,
Leila is a bright and very motivated learner and I enjoy having teaching sessions with her. I am sure that she will be very successful in her research and her chosen career.
Sayonara
Akiko
Leila is a bright and very motivated learner and I enjoy having teaching sessions with her. I am sure that she will be very successful in her research and her chosen career.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Emily (/5): Io
I have been self-learning Japanese on and off for a couple of years. I decided in order to progress further I would need to engage with a community of practice. I stumbled across First Tutors and that is where I met Akiko sensei. I can honestly say that my passion to learn has become even more rewarding from having regular tuition from Akiko. The most important component of all is that Akiko sensei is patient and enthusiastic about teaching. I am looking forward to developing my Japanese and learning more about Japan and it’s rich culture.
I have been self-learning Japanese on and off for a couple of years. I decided in order to progress further I would need to engage with a community of practice. I stumbled across First Tutors and that is where I met Akiko sensei. I can honestly say that my passion to learn has become even more rewarding from having regular tuition from Akiko. The most important component of all is that Akiko sensei is patient and enthusiastic about teaching. I am looking forward to developing my Japanese and learning more about Japan and it’s rich culture.
From Sarah (/5): Learning with Akiko has been so much fun. She’s been so kind and patient with me. Looking forward to our journey together!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Sarah san
Sarah is an eager and hard working person. I'm very impressed with her pronunciations and her keen interest in the vocabulary.
I wish her best in her Japanese language study and I am confident that she will develop further in acquiring the Japanese language proficiency.
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Akiko
Sarah is an eager and hard working person. I'm very impressed with her pronunciations and her keen interest in the vocabulary.
I wish her best in her Japanese language study and I am confident that she will develop further in acquiring the Japanese language proficiency.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Kate (/5): Thoroughly enjoying my lessons so far - excellent tutor and recommended a book for us to work through and to practice outside of lessons. Akiko makes learning Japanese seem less daunting!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Kate San
Kate is an dynamic and keen Japanese language student. She has a good supportive guide in her journey to learn the Japanese language and culture. It is an early stage, however, she is making a good progress.
I wish her the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
Kate is an dynamic and keen Japanese language student. She has a good supportive guide in her journey to learn the Japanese language and culture. It is an early stage, however, she is making a good progress.
I wish her the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Kevin (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: Kevin san
Arigatou gozaimasu. Kevin is a kind and keen Japanese language learner. I wish him the best and good luck in understanding Japanese well in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatou gozaimasu. Kevin is a kind and keen Japanese language learner. I wish him the best and good luck in understanding Japanese well in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Laura (/5): Akiko is just lovely, very friendly and dedicated to her students.
It's still early days in my lessons, but I can already tell that she tries very hard to understand the needs of her students. She's very keen to help me hit the goals I have set out for myself and is happy to explain points in more detail when I have questions as well as point out additional vocabulary I can note down.
Akiko is always on time for our zoom calls and has a professional set up that works very well for online tutoring.
I'm looking forward to more lessons with Akiko and I'm feeling very optimistic!
Thanks Akiko 先生!
It's still early days in my lessons, but I can already tell that she tries very hard to understand the needs of her students. She's very keen to help me hit the goals I have set out for myself and is happy to explain points in more detail when I have questions as well as point out additional vocabulary I can note down.
Akiko is always on time for our zoom calls and has a professional set up that works very well for online tutoring.
I'm looking forward to more lessons with Akiko and I'm feeling very optimistic!
Thanks Akiko 先生!
Reply from: Akiko: Doo itashimashite Laura san
Laura is a dynamic and vivacious student and I enjoy the lesson with her. She has a wide range of personal interests and I always feel happy to hear about her wonderful time in Japan.
I wish her the best in her future.
Doumo arigatoo gozaimasu
Akiko
Laura is a dynamic and vivacious student and I enjoy the lesson with her. She has a wide range of personal interests and I always feel happy to hear about her wonderful time in Japan.
I wish her the best in her future.
Doumo arigatoo gozaimasu
Akiko
From Dorian (/5): こんにちは！I'm currently a university student and I have been planning to study and work in Japan in the near future. Akiko-sensei is a fantastic tutor, she incorporates her experience and knowledge of Japan into our lessons, which bring insight into what it's like living and working in Japan; and I am very thankful for it! Although I have one hour sessions weekly with Akiko-sensei, those single hours have helped me a lot in improving my reading, speaking and writing skills. All in all, would definitely recommend Akiko-sensei!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Dorian san
Dorian is a keen and hard working student who has a great plan to conduct his research in Japan in near future. He is well prepared for the lesson and is very receptive to my suggestions.
I wish the best for his future and his research.
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Akiko
Dorian is a keen and hard working student who has a great plan to conduct his research in Japan in near future. He is well prepared for the lesson and is very receptive to my suggestions.
I wish the best for his future and his research.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Gemma (/5): Excellent tutor, extremely knowledgeable and provides not only well structured Japanese tutoring but also has a wide range of insights on travel, tradition and customs. I would highly recommend!
Reply from: Akiko: Konnichiwa Gemma san
Gemma is a keen and courteous professional person. I have found the lessons with her pleasurable. If she continues to revise and study the lessons, I am certain that she will become proficient in Japanese in the future.
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu
Akiko
Gemma is a keen and courteous professional person. I have found the lessons with her pleasurable. If she continues to revise and study the lessons, I am certain that she will become proficient in Japanese in the future.
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu
Akiko
From Jonquil (/5): Akiko has been teaching my daughters for 4 weeks now, and they are really enjoying her teaching style. She is inclusive, ensures full participation and explains thoroughly any confusion. We are looking forward to a continued relationship with Akiko.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu,
The sisters are very keen and are passionate about the Japanese language and culture.
I hope that they will be able to visit Japan in the future and that they will acheive their academic goals.
Sayonara
Akiko
The sisters are very keen and are passionate about the Japanese language and culture.
I hope that they will be able to visit Japan in the future and that they will acheive their academic goals.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Vincent (/5): Konnichiwa!
I would highly recommend Akiko-san to anyone looking to learn Japanese at an level. I started to learn beginners Japanese to help with my work, and Akiko ensured our lessons were tailored to what I wanted to achieve. We focused on formal Japanese and Akiko always gives great explanations of appropriate language for formal or casual situations.
Akiko is always prepared and remembers everything we had talked about in previous calls even with so many students to teach. Akiko is highly knowledgeable of all things Japanese, and clearly an experienced teacher. She is also friendly, personable and makes lessons enjoyable.
Domo arigato gozaimasu.
Vincent
I would highly recommend Akiko-san to anyone looking to learn Japanese at an level. I started to learn beginners Japanese to help with my work, and Akiko ensured our lessons were tailored to what I wanted to achieve. We focused on formal Japanese and Akiko always gives great explanations of appropriate language for formal or casual situations.
Akiko is always prepared and remembers everything we had talked about in previous calls even with so many students to teach. Akiko is highly knowledgeable of all things Japanese, and clearly an experienced teacher. She is also friendly, personable and makes lessons enjoyable.
Domo arigato gozaimasu.
Vincent
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Vincent san
Vincent is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Japanese visual/gaming culture. He is polite and clearly very keen to learn more about Japan and the language.
I wish this talented person the best and I hope that he will be able to visit Japan in near future.
Sayonara
Akiko
Vincent is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Japanese visual/gaming culture. He is polite and clearly very keen to learn more about Japan and the language.
I wish this talented person the best and I hope that he will be able to visit Japan in near future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Richard (/5): Akiko San is a very good teacher as she provides a relaxed lesson.
Although it is relaxed, I still feel I am learning a lot, so I am very pleased she has offered to tutor me.
Richard.
Although it is relaxed, I still feel I am learning a lot, so I am very pleased she has offered to tutor me.
Richard.
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Richard san
Arigatou gozaimasu. Richard is a very professional and cultured person. I have also learnt a lot of things by talking to him. I wish him the best in his future.
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatou gozaimasu. Richard is a very professional and cultured person. I have also learnt a lot of things by talking to him. I wish him the best in his future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Joseph (/5): Akiko sensei have been very thoughtful in her approach to tailor the lessons for my needs and level of japanese. Lessons are well structured with homework and useful guidance on areas to practice. Would recommend Akiko sensei to anyone that is serious in learning Japanese.
Reply from: Akiko: Joseph san
Thank you for your feedback. Arigatou gozaimasu. Joseph is courteous and passionate about Japanese culture. He is very keen to learn and study various aspects of Japanese culture and the language.
I wish him the best and I am happy to advise and guide his journey to obtain the deeper understanding of Japan.
Sayonara
Akiko
Thank you for your feedback. Arigatou gozaimasu. Joseph is courteous and passionate about Japanese culture. He is very keen to learn and study various aspects of Japanese culture and the language.
I wish him the best and I am happy to advise and guide his journey to obtain the deeper understanding of Japan.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Christina (/5): Akiko is a great tutor. She is really nice and friendly and my daughter enjoys her lessons with her. My daughter has only had 3 lessons and has learned a lot already. Akiko is able to tailor the lessons to my daughter's interests and really helps her improve. The lessons are efficient, which suit my daughter well.
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Christina san
Arigatoo gozaimasu. Thank you for your feedback. Her daughter is very eager to learn Japan and Japanese language. I wish her the best for her exciting future in Japan.
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatoo gozaimasu. Thank you for your feedback. Her daughter is very eager to learn Japan and Japanese language. I wish her the best for her exciting future in Japan.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Andrew (/5): Akiko san has been very helpful with my studies for JLPT N5. Well prepared and fun lessons
Reply from: Akiko: Andrew San
Arigatoo gozaimasu. Andrew is a busy and friendly person and I'm sure that he will be able to achieve any of goals he has set. I wish him the best in his learning Japanese language.
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatoo gozaimasu. Andrew is a busy and friendly person and I'm sure that he will be able to achieve any of goals he has set. I wish him the best in his learning Japanese language.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Matt (/5): My son is 11 and has really enjoyed learning Japanese with Akiko. She is an excellent teacher and keeps my son's attention for the full 1 hour whilst he learns but also has fun.
Reply from: Akiko: Thank you Matt san
His son is cuerteous to me and is eager to learn Japanese language. I'm very impressed with his positive attitude and I'm looking forward to helping his language study.
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Akiko
His son is cuerteous to me and is eager to learn Japanese language. I'm very impressed with his positive attitude and I'm looking forward to helping his language study.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Fergus (/5): Lessons are very helpful for beginning to understand Hiragana vocabulary.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Fergus san
I hope that my tutoring is of some use in understanding Japanese language.
Sayonara
Akiko
I hope that my tutoring is of some use in understanding Japanese language.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Sachiko (/5): Akiko has been friendly and professional. My daughter enjoys lessons with her. She has experiences and knowledge in Japanese language teaching and is able to plan lessons according to the need of my daughter.
Reply from: Akiko: ありがとうございます。さちこさま
たいへんきょうしゅくです。びりょくながらせいいっぱいおじょうさまのにほんごこうじょうにつとめさせていただきたくぞんじます。
けいぐ
あきこ
Thank you Sachiko san
Her daughter is very studious and is keen to improve her potentials in Japanese language. I am certain that she will have more sucess in her proficiency and that she will have a bright future.
Best wishes
Akiko
たいへんきょうしゅくです。びりょくながらせいいっぱいおじょうさまのにほんごこうじょうにつとめさせていただきたくぞんじます。
けいぐ
あきこ
Thank you Sachiko san
Her daughter is very studious and is keen to improve her potentials in Japanese language. I am certain that she will have more sucess in her proficiency and that she will have a bright future.
Best wishes
Akiko
From Tom (/5): Akiko sensei has been a great help to my Japanese studies. Her lessons are flexible and she is always willing to teach whatever topics and areas of Japanese you are most interested in. She is very encouraging, friendly and makes every lesson fun and informative.
ありがとうございます！
ありがとうございます！
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Tom san
Tom is a courteous and friendly person. I really wish his future trips to Japan to be wonderful and I hope to help his Japanese learning effective.
どういたしまして
あきこ
Tom is a courteous and friendly person. I really wish his future trips to Japan to be wonderful and I hope to help his Japanese learning effective.
どういたしまして
あきこ
From Diane (/5): My daughter is really enjoying her lessons with Akiko, who is friendly, very patient and makes lesson fun. I would recommend Akiko and will continue to use her tutor services.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Diane san
Her daughter is young but is keen to learn and has very good work ethics. I enjoy teaching Japanese with her and I am certain that she will achieve her goal as showing the signs of good understanding of the Japanese l had taught.
Sayonara
Akiko
Her daughter is young but is keen to learn and has very good work ethics. I enjoy teaching Japanese with her and I am certain that she will achieve her goal as showing the signs of good understanding of the Japanese l had taught.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Maki (/5): Akiko sensei has been a wonderful tutor for my teenage son. She is always on time and engaging in her teaching. She has been given a two thumbs up from my son!
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Maki San,
Arigatou gozaimasu. I enjoy teaching your san Japanese language. I try to inspire all of my tutees to learn Japanese language and culture further. I will endeavour to improve my communication skills and I sincerely wish that your son will visit Japan in the future and that he feels able to use Japanese language in everyday situations.
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatou gozaimasu. I enjoy teaching your san Japanese language. I try to inspire all of my tutees to learn Japanese language and culture further. I will endeavour to improve my communication skills and I sincerely wish that your son will visit Japan in the future and that he feels able to use Japanese language in everyday situations.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Gisela (/5): My daughter, who is in yr 12, has had tuition from
Akiko for the last 5 weeks. She studies Japanese for Alevel.
The grammar structures are very tricky to understand and Akiko has the patience and the expertise to help her through it. My daughter is very happy and enjoys her lesson. Every request she makes is followed up and she is very prompt with her responses. So I am very pleased as well and we have booked another set of lessons. Thank you Akiko!
Akiko for the last 5 weeks. She studies Japanese for Alevel.
The grammar structures are very tricky to understand and Akiko has the patience and the expertise to help her through it. My daughter is very happy and enjoys her lesson. Every request she makes is followed up and she is very prompt with her responses. So I am very pleased as well and we have booked another set of lessons. Thank you Akiko!
Reply from: Akiko: Ohayou gozaimasu Gisela Sam
The tutee is very engaging and is keen to get things right. I think that she will thrive at the university if she continues her determined approach in learning.
I enjoy teaching the tutee and i wish her the best in acheiving the goal.
Sayonara
Akiko
The tutee is very engaging and is keen to get things right. I think that she will thrive at the university if she continues her determined approach in learning.
I enjoy teaching the tutee and i wish her the best in acheiving the goal.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Anna (/5): I have thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with Akiko sensei. She is an excellent and empathetic teacher who quickly grasped what I wanted to achieve and adapted her teaching style and methods to give me the support and teaching that I need to achieve my goals. I would recommend Akiko-sensei to anyone seeking a great and flexible Japanese teacher.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo Gozaimasu Anna san
Anna is a keen and well travelled person. She has many japanese friends in various part of Japan and is eager to learn the language and Japanese culture.
Anna has a curious and inquiring mind and I am centain that her Japanese will impress a circle of her friends and her family when she visits Japan.
Sayonara
Akiko
Anna is a keen and well travelled person. She has many japanese friends in various part of Japan and is eager to learn the language and Japanese culture.
Anna has a curious and inquiring mind and I am centain that her Japanese will impress a circle of her friends and her family when she visits Japan.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Nicole (/5): I've been having lessons with Akiko-sensei for a month now and she has been an excellent teacher. She introduces new and topical vocabulary in each lesson which has really enriched my studies. Practicing my speaking with her has also helped me to improve my confidence in conversational Japanese. Even when I make mistakes or stumble over my sentences, she is always patient and ready to help me with my grammar or any other issues I have with the language. I would certainly recommend her classes to anyone looking for a supportive and friendly tutor of Japanese.
Reply from: Akiko: どうもありがとうございます！ニックさん
The lessons with Nic have been pleasurable and stimulating. I am impressed with Nic's determination to learn Japanese language and enhance her knowledge further under the instense pressure as preparing for the final year exams.
I am confident that Nic will achieve her goals and that she would enbrace her future opportunities in Japan and beyond.
Sayonara
Akiko
The lessons with Nic have been pleasurable and stimulating. I am impressed with Nic's determination to learn Japanese language and enhance her knowledge further under the instense pressure as preparing for the final year exams.
I am confident that Nic will achieve her goals and that she would enbrace her future opportunities in Japan and beyond.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Bradley (/5): Akiko Sensei is an excellent teacher.
I started my journey in Japanese by as much self-teaching as possible and found that my pronunciation was a little bit poor and my speaking-skills were non-existent so I wanted to get a tutor to develop these skills. After finding Akiko Sensei on this website I was very happy with her teaching style and she is very approachable and knowledgeable. And most importantly, we have a fun lesson!
I can ask her any questions as I study mid-week and she is very flexible with her study times and when the next lesson will take place.
I would highly recommend Akiko Sensei and will be learning Japanese with her for a long time!
Arigatoo Gozaimasu Akiko Sensei!
I started my journey in Japanese by as much self-teaching as possible and found that my pronunciation was a little bit poor and my speaking-skills were non-existent so I wanted to get a tutor to develop these skills. After finding Akiko Sensei on this website I was very happy with her teaching style and she is very approachable and knowledgeable. And most importantly, we have a fun lesson!
I can ask her any questions as I study mid-week and she is very flexible with her study times and when the next lesson will take place.
I would highly recommend Akiko Sensei and will be learning Japanese with her for a long time!
Arigatoo Gozaimasu Akiko Sensei!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Brad san
I am here to encourage a highly motivated person to know the beauty of Japanese language a bit further. I am glad that Brad feels more inspires to study not just about the language but to learn the culture and more besides.
Brad is a very sociable and friendly person and I wish him the best to study the language further and explore Japan when it becomes fully open for the tourists.
Sayonara
Akiko
I am here to encourage a highly motivated person to know the beauty of Japanese language a bit further. I am glad that Brad feels more inspires to study not just about the language but to learn the culture and more besides.
Brad is a very sociable and friendly person and I wish him the best to study the language further and explore Japan when it becomes fully open for the tourists.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Katya (/5): I've been working with Akiko-sensei for almost a month now and it has been absolutely fabulous! She has completely personalized the learning experience for me and is incredibly patient when it comes to words or concepts I don't understand. She's incredibly approachable and makes me feel comfortable with Japanese despite me being nervous about mispronouncing things. Overall, I would highly recommend Akiko to anyone interested in learning Japanese!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Katya san
Katya is a very engaging and keen tutee. I enjoy talking to her and hearing about her wonderful holidays and life experiences. She is a talented artist and I hope that she will thrive in her chosen field and that she will go to Japan to find out how beautiful the country is.
Sayonara
Akiko
Katya is a very engaging and keen tutee. I enjoy talking to her and hearing about her wonderful holidays and life experiences. She is a talented artist and I hope that she will thrive in her chosen field and that she will go to Japan to find out how beautiful the country is.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Dominic (/5): So far, Akiko has been an enthusiastic and effective teacher for me. I started with some basic knowledge of the language and she has done a great job of reinforcing the basics and expanding on them. Akiko gives details and background about various aspects of language and culture when teaching new things as well, which helps to provide context. Overall, I look forward to continuing my lessons!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Dom san,
Dom is a smart and courteous tutee who has studied Japanese language by himself for some time. He helps me develop more in my teaching role and I wish him the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
Dom is a smart and courteous tutee who has studied Japanese language by himself for some time. He helps me develop more in my teaching role and I wish him the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Christopher (/5): Akiko has been a great Tutor, She is always very friendly and patient and takes time to answer any questions, I have never had a tutor before so was not sure what to expect but she immediately made me feel comfortable and i look forward to our lessons each week. The lessons are always at a pace that suits me and she explains everything in detail along with various aspects of Japanese culture which means the lessons are fun and interesting. I would recommend Akiko to anyone wanting to learn Japanese
Reply from: Akiko: Konnichiwa Chris San
Arigatoo gozaimasu! Chris is a keen and cultured student. He is very interested to learn Japanese and he told me that he was very inspired to learn her culture and that he would plan to travel there again. I wish him the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatoo gozaimasu! Chris is a keen and cultured student. He is very interested to learn Japanese and he told me that he was very inspired to learn her culture and that he would plan to travel there again. I wish him the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Jennie (/5): Akiko is very professional, keen to help and kind. Akiko has agreed to do a combination of tutoring and general chat about Japanese culture for my 10 year old daughter which is obviously different from her usual teaching. I’m so grateful for her flexibility and willingness to fit in with our needs. I’d highly recommend Akiko.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Jennie San
Jennie and her daughter are very close family. Her daughter is very friendly and has a lot of questions about Japanese and Japan and I am happy to answer these with the best of my knowledge. It is great to see Jennie helping her daughter with lots of Japanese books and items. I'm pleased to help Jennie's daughter exploring Japanese culture and I wish them the best for their future.
Sayonara
Akiko
Jennie and her daughter are very close family. Her daughter is very friendly and has a lot of questions about Japanese and Japan and I am happy to answer these with the best of my knowledge. It is great to see Jennie helping her daughter with lots of Japanese books and items. I'm pleased to help Jennie's daughter exploring Japanese culture and I wish them the best for their future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Jana (/5): Akiko is a great tutor, however, her style and preferred payment options were just not a good fit for me
Reply from: Akiko: Ohayou gozaimasu Jana San
Thank you for the feedback. I wish you the best for your Japanese language learning.
Sayonara
Akiko
Thank you for the feedback. I wish you the best for your Japanese language learning.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Nicole (/5): Akiko is Very knowledgeable and has made my daughter feel very comfortable and excited to continue with learning Japanese for a GCSE
Reply from: Akiko: Thank you Nicole San
Her daughter is a highly motivated and enthusiastic tutee who feels passionate about Japanese culture. I am happy to support her endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
Her daughter is a highly motivated and enthusiastic tutee who feels passionate about Japanese culture. I am happy to support her endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Laura (/5): Great teacher! Has helped my daughter with Japanese a lot, my daughter enjoyed her lessons!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Laura San
Her daughter is very keen to learn Japanese language and I hope that she will be able to visit Japan and will have a great time there.
Sayonara
Akiko
Her daughter is very keen to learn Japanese language and I hope that she will be able to visit Japan and will have a great time there.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Sam (/5): Akiko is a wonderful tutor who exudes a level of enthusiasm and passion that one would be fortunate to have guide them through the complexities and joys of learning a foreign language. Highly recommended!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Sam san
Sam is a friendly and well considered person who has taken Japanese culture and Japanese people to his heart. He is very welcoming attitude towards Japanese people that are nice to see.
I hope that my lesson will inspire him to visit Japan again and I wish him all the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
Sam is a friendly and well considered person who has taken Japanese culture and Japanese people to his heart. He is very welcoming attitude towards Japanese people that are nice to see.
I hope that my lesson will inspire him to visit Japan again and I wish him all the best.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Jake (/5): Akiko is such a brilliant tutor! Akiko takes time to carefully explain the phonetics of the Japanese language and the history and culture of Japan which makes her lessons very interesting and easy to understand.
I have only had four lessons so far with Akiko and already feel like I have improved my knowledge of the Japanese language and culture in such a short space of time.
I look forward to my lesson every week with Akiko and already know she will be beneficial for achieving my goal of living/working in Japan one day.
I have only had four lessons so far with Akiko and already feel like I have improved my knowledge of the Japanese language and culture in such a short space of time.
I look forward to my lesson every week with Akiko and already know she will be beneficial for achieving my goal of living/working in Japan one day.
Reply from: Akiko: Doomo arigatoo gozaimasu Jake san
Jake is a friendly and very motivated Japanese learner. He has a lot of plans for living and working in Japan and I am happy to advise him. I am confident that he will make a lot of Japanese friends in Japan as he is a welcoming person.
Sayonara
Akiko
Jake is a friendly and very motivated Japanese learner. He has a lot of plans for living and working in Japan and I am happy to advise him. I am confident that he will make a lot of Japanese friends in Japan as he is a welcoming person.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Sylwia (/5): Akiko is an amazing language teacher for my daughter and I’m very glad we chose her. My daughters only on her third lesson but she already learned much more than anticipated and she’s always excited for her lessons. 100% recommend
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Sylwia and Sara San.
Sara is a diligent and has a good ear for the language. She is a multilingual person and is on her way to trilingual. It is my pleasure to teach Sara and a deep bond between Sylwia and Sara is very nice to observe.
Sayonara
Akiko
Sara is a diligent and has a good ear for the language. She is a multilingual person and is on her way to trilingual. It is my pleasure to teach Sara and a deep bond between Sylwia and Sara is very nice to observe.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Florence (/5): Akiko is a great teacher who takes the time to explain during the lesson and share cultural knowledge, which makes the lessons very interesting and entertaining.
I like following the structure to ensure a good progression in the language.
I like following the structure to ensure a good progression in the language.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu flo San
Flo is a dynamic and interesting student. She leads a busy work life but she is confident during the lessona as having already studied Japanese language for few years and visited Japan last year.
I hope that she will be able to visit Japan again and that my tuition will help her to enjoy the stay.
Sayonara
Akiko
Flo is a dynamic and interesting student. She leads a busy work life but she is confident during the lessona as having already studied Japanese language for few years and visited Japan last year.
I hope that she will be able to visit Japan again and that my tuition will help her to enjoy the stay.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Ella (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: エラさん、ありがとうございます。
Ella is a professional person and is passionate about Japanese culture and she intends to use her Japanese language skills to communicate with her friends and colleagues in the near future.
I wish her the best and I look forward to receiving the news about her travel in Japan.
さようなら
Akiko
Ella is a professional person and is passionate about Japanese culture and she intends to use her Japanese language skills to communicate with her friends and colleagues in the near future.
I wish her the best and I look forward to receiving the news about her travel in Japan.
さようなら
Akiko
From nicholas (/5): Akiko has been great to learn from, I am currently only in my third lesson so far but she has made sure I have a strong understanding of basics and helps me clearly with every question I have.
Highly highly recommend her as a tutor for anyone like me who was self learning but really needs someone fun and easy to talk to to help understand the language.
Highly highly recommend her as a tutor for anyone like me who was self learning but really needs someone fun and easy to talk to to help understand the language.
Reply from: Akiko: ニックさん、ありがとうございます。
Nick is a nice person who brings a lot of ideas and words into my attention during the lesson.
I find very interesting to learn about his visit to Japan and I wish him best to visit Japan and improve his knowledge on Japanese language in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
Nick is a nice person who brings a lot of ideas and words into my attention during the lesson.
I find very interesting to learn about his visit to Japan and I wish him best to visit Japan and improve his knowledge on Japanese language in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Kate (/5): Akiko-sensei is absolutely brilliant! I have only had a couple of lessons with her so far, but I have already learned so much. She takes the time to explain everything to you and how the different aspects of the Japanese language are formed and spoken, and answer any and every question!
I was very nervous before my first lesson but within minutes Akiko-sensei had made me feel very comfortable and we were chatting away while learning! I really look forward to my lesson every week and can't wait for the next one!
I was very nervous before my first lesson but within minutes Akiko-sensei had made me feel very comfortable and we were chatting away while learning! I really look forward to my lesson every week and can't wait for the next one!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Kate san
Kate is keen to learn Japanese language and is a very nice person. I enjoy talking to her and find the lesson with her very pleasurable.
I am looking forward to seeing Kate every week and I hope that she will visit Japan in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
Kate is keen to learn Japanese language and is a very nice person. I enjoy talking to her and find the lesson with her very pleasurable.
I am looking forward to seeing Kate every week and I hope that she will visit Japan in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Conor (/5): Akiko is a great Sensei. She has gave me so much knowledge already after only a few lessons and I now feel more confident with my studies. I always look forward to my lessons every week, and she's very understanding in regards to changes in terms of work. ありがとござます
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Conor San
Conor is a studious and hard working student. He puts a lot of his effort in learning and has been studying Japanese well as having demonstrated his revisions on the textbook at our lessons. It is my pleasure to see how much Conor has written in Japanese kanji and he always asks me how to improve his Japanese.
I wish him a best in mastering Japanese language!
Sayonara
Akiko
Conor is a studious and hard working student. He puts a lot of his effort in learning and has been studying Japanese well as having demonstrated his revisions on the textbook at our lessons. It is my pleasure to see how much Conor has written in Japanese kanji and he always asks me how to improve his Japanese.
I wish him a best in mastering Japanese language!
Sayonara
Akiko
From Henry (/5): Very attentive and friendly teacher
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo Gozaimasu Henry san
Henry is a very friendly and well mannered student. He knows very well about Japanese popular culture and he tells me about his cultural background which is interesting.
He is a busy professional and I wish him the best in achieving his goals and I hope that he will visit Japan in the future.
Sayoonara
Akiko
Henry is a very friendly and well mannered student. He knows very well about Japanese popular culture and he tells me about his cultural background which is interesting.
He is a busy professional and I wish him the best in achieving his goals and I hope that he will visit Japan in the future.
Sayoonara
Akiko
From Georgia (/5): I've never had Japanese tutoring before as I never had the time with my GCSEs, so I was really excited to start learning with Akiko San. Her lessons are really fun and interactive and I have really enjoyed improving my pronunciation and understanding of Japanese. Akiko San has been so patient with me and answered all my questions really well. I am looking forward to more lessons with her.
Arigatoo Gozaimasu Akiko San!
Arigatoo Gozaimasu Akiko San!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Georgia San
Georgia is a very friendly and studious student. She is very motivated to learn the Japanese language and Japanese culture. It is my pleasure to teach her.
I wish her a great success in her chosen field and I wish her well in visiting Japan and exploring the country in the near future.
Arigatoo gozaimasu
Akiko
Georgia is a very friendly and studious student. She is very motivated to learn the Japanese language and Japanese culture. It is my pleasure to teach her.
I wish her a great success in her chosen field and I wish her well in visiting Japan and exploring the country in the near future.
Arigatoo gozaimasu
Akiko
From Rob (/5): I've never had a tutor before, so had no idea what to expect. Also, the learning is remote of course (due to the current coronavirus situation). However, the lessons are very good. Mostly this is because Akiko is friendly and patient and she is, frankly, a very good teacher. I have only had 3 lessons with her so far, but imagine that I will have many more in the future. In particular, she is brilliant at explaining the subtleties of Japanese culture and language. Already, I think I'm starting to make progress, even after so few lessons.
Reply from: Akiko: 09/07/2020
Dear Bobby san,
Thank you very much for your glowing review on my teaching. I am glad that you felt positive in learning Japanese language and made a good progress. It is something that I, as a teacher, have worked and I am pleased my efforts resonated with you.
I appreciate your kind words and professional demeanour and look forward to seeing more of your progress in the future.
Arigatoo Gozaimasu,
Akiko
Dear Bobby san,
Thank you very much for your glowing review on my teaching. I am glad that you felt positive in learning Japanese language and made a good progress. It is something that I, as a teacher, have worked and I am pleased my efforts resonated with you.
I appreciate your kind words and professional demeanour and look forward to seeing more of your progress in the future.
Arigatoo Gozaimasu,
Akiko
From Sheila (/5): Akiko is an excellent tutor. She is very professional and balances the lessons well by discussing aspects of Japanese culture as well teaching grammar , pronunciation etc. I have found the textbook she recommended to be useful too.
Thank you Akiko - I enjoy our lessons .
Thank you Akiko - I enjoy our lessons .
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Sheila San
Sheila is a very friendly and active person. She finds Japanese culture and Japanese language fascinating and is very eager to learn. It is a pleasure to talk to her about Japan.
I wish her success in life.
Sayonara
Akiko
Sheila is a very friendly and active person. She finds Japanese culture and Japanese language fascinating and is very eager to learn. It is a pleasure to talk to her about Japan.
I wish her success in life.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Jason (/5): Akiko is a wonderful teacher, and I would recommend her to anyone interested in learning Japanese.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Jason San
Jason is a keen and courteous learner.
I enjoy teaching Japanese language to him and I wish him a success.
Yorishiku onegaishimasu
Akiko
Jason is a keen and courteous learner.
I enjoy teaching Japanese language to him and I wish him a success.
Yorishiku onegaishimasu
Akiko
From Hannah (/5): Akiko-san is incredibly friendly with a lot of energy and is a joy to learn from! I started with her as a complete beginner and she has made it seem like a much less daunting task. She does a great job explaining any questions you have and is happy to go deeper into any parts of the language or culture you are interested in and the learning feels very natural!
I look forward to many more sessions with her.
がんばってください！
I look forward to many more sessions with her.
がんばってください！
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Hannah San
She is a talented and very interesting person. She is very eager to learn Japan and Japanese language and I wish her a success in developing her business there and I hope that she will enjoy seeing a beautiful country!
Sayonara
Akiko
She is a talented and very interesting person. She is very eager to learn Japan and Japanese language and I wish her a success in developing her business there and I hope that she will enjoy seeing a beautiful country!
Sayonara
Akiko
From Patryk (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Patryk San
Patryk has a very engaging personality and speaks multiple languages.
I wish him well for his quest to master Japanese language.
Sayonara
Akiko
Patryk has a very engaging personality and speaks multiple languages.
I wish him well for his quest to master Japanese language.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Aishwarya (/5): I love my weekly classes with Akiko san. She makes learning fun by including personal experiences and tips to remember new stuff better.
I hope to continue to learn more from her and one day read manga in Japanese:)
I hope to continue to learn more from her and one day read manga in Japanese:)
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Aishwarya san
She is a very dedicated and hard working tutee. She studies the contents and is very well prepared before the lessons.
I wish her a success in learning Japanese and visiting Japan in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
She is a very dedicated and hard working tutee. She studies the contents and is very well prepared before the lessons.
I wish her a success in learning Japanese and visiting Japan in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Lewis (/5): My brother and I have been taking lessons with Akiko for ~3 months now and they have been excellent. The lessons are fun and also cover Japanese culture and nuances as well as language.
Reply from: Akiko: Lewis and Sean San
Doomo arigatoo gozaimasu.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Lewis and Sean are fun and they study Japanese together in various platforms regularly.
I wish them a good luck in learning Japanese and visiting Japan very soon.
Sayonara
Akiko
Doomo arigatoo gozaimasu.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Lewis and Sean are fun and they study Japanese together in various platforms regularly.
I wish them a good luck in learning Japanese and visiting Japan very soon.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Sean (/5): Very easy going makes you feel comfortable and also very funny .
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Sean san
Sean is an energetic and keen Rugby player who wishes to teach rugby to people in Japanese schools. I wish him a success in his future.
Sayonara
Akiko
Sean is an energetic and keen Rugby player who wishes to teach rugby to people in Japanese schools. I wish him a success in his future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Kai (/5): I was looking for a Japanese tutor to help me to learn some of the language prior to my visit to Japan in May 2020.
I have had two sessions with Akiko-san and they have been an absolute pleasure. Each session is friendly, informative, and encouraging. Akiko-san takes her time to get to know each student and individualises the sessions accordingly.
Sessions with Akiko-san have given me the understanding needed to study the language in my own time.
For anyone who is interested in learning Japanese I would recommend Akiko-san without any reservation.
I have had two sessions with Akiko-san and they have been an absolute pleasure. Each session is friendly, informative, and encouraging. Akiko-san takes her time to get to know each student and individualises the sessions accordingly.
Sessions with Akiko-san have given me the understanding needed to study the language in my own time.
For anyone who is interested in learning Japanese I would recommend Akiko-san without any reservation.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Kai san
Kai is a keen, very talented and courteous student. He has a great plan to make his visit to Japan special next year.
I wish him a great success in the future.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
Kai is a keen, very talented and courteous student. He has a great plan to make his visit to Japan special next year.
I wish him a great success in the future.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
From David (/5): Sensei is a passionate teacher with an energetic and engaging teaching style. Her obvious love of teaching shines through in her lessons and truly inspires you to push yourself as hard as you can. Her gentle encouragment and positive reinforcement of success, are a great boon to an almost complete beginner like me. At no point have I ever felt intimidated by the lessons, as sensei patiently breaks down each section and guides you through it.
All in all I would recommend Sensei as a tutor to anyone, you couldn't ask for a better guide through the pitfalls of learning the Japanese language. I feel like I have learned more in the 4 weeks of lessons I've had with her, than I did in the 4 months of personal study I tried.
All in all I would recommend Sensei as a tutor to anyone, you couldn't ask for a better guide through the pitfalls of learning the Japanese language. I feel like I have learned more in the 4 weeks of lessons I've had with her, than I did in the 4 months of personal study I tried.
Reply from: Akiko: Dear David san
David is an energetic yet courteous student. He has an impeccable manner and is keen to learn Japanese culture and welcome his friends in Japanese. He has an exciting plan to visit Japan for three months next Summer and I wish him a success in exploring Japan and appreciating its rich culture.
Sayonara
Akiko
David is an energetic yet courteous student. He has an impeccable manner and is keen to learn Japanese culture and welcome his friends in Japanese. He has an exciting plan to visit Japan for three months next Summer and I wish him a success in exploring Japan and appreciating its rich culture.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Anthony (/5): I am really enjoying my Japanese tuition. It is fun to learn and discuss everything great about Japan whilst learning. Any questions I have are always answered clearly.
I have no complaints :)
ありがとうございます
I have no complaints :)
ありがとうございます
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu
Ant san is a very eager and respectful student.
I hope that he is able to visit Japanese in the near future.
どういたしまして
あきこ
Ant san is a very eager and respectful student.
I hope that he is able to visit Japanese in the near future.
どういたしまして
あきこ
From Mark (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Mark San
Mark is very talented and has a very keen ear in languages. He is excited to travel to Japan again with his wife this summer and I wish them my best in exploring Japan by bike!
Sayonara
Akiko
Mark is very talented and has a very keen ear in languages. He is excited to travel to Japan again with his wife this summer and I wish them my best in exploring Japan by bike!
Sayonara
Akiko
From Nadina (/5): Akiko is a really enthusiastic teacher, and really encouraging to students. I've made a lot of progress in a few lessons, and learned a lot much faster than I would have working on my own. She has a great understanding of language, and she is great at explaining the finer points of grammar that can be difficult to understand.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Nadina San
Nadina is a fun and artistic person. She studies Japanese hard and recently she had a great time in Kyoto and Tokyo.
I enjoy teaching Japanese to her and I wish her a success in her endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
Nadina is a fun and artistic person. She studies Japanese hard and recently she had a great time in Kyoto and Tokyo.
I enjoy teaching Japanese to her and I wish her a success in her endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Tim (/5): A fun lady who made the class interesting and relaxed. Very good tutor, will definitely use again
Reply from: Akiko: Tim san
Arigatooo gozaimasu.
I am inspired by your enthusiasm to learn the Japanese language.
I wish you a good luck in learning it further.
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatooo gozaimasu.
I am inspired by your enthusiasm to learn the Japanese language.
I wish you a good luck in learning it further.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Christopher (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Chris san
He is a committed and enthusiatistic sports fan. I wish him and his friend a great holiday in Japan during the Rugby World Cup!
Sayonara
Akiko
He is a committed and enthusiatistic sports fan. I wish him and his friend a great holiday in Japan during the Rugby World Cup!
Sayonara
Akiko
From Oliver (/5): Very straight forward, engaging and positively challenging. Akiko-sensei is very helpful in bringing me back into learning Japanese.
I would totally recommend her without hesitation!
I would totally recommend her without hesitation!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Oliver san
Oliver is an enthusiastic and cultured man. He is interested in the Japanese culture and the art scene. I wish him the best in his endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
Oliver is an enthusiastic and cultured man. He is interested in the Japanese culture and the art scene. I wish him the best in his endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Ken (/5): good tuition for Japanese conversation and grammar. Very flexible with timings.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Ken San
Ken is a very considerate and respectful student.
He has studied Japanese language in Japan before and he clearly enjoys learning the language. I hope that I will be able to offer him a consistent learning environment for a student with a demanding work schedule.
Sayonara
Akiko
Ken is a very considerate and respectful student.
He has studied Japanese language in Japan before and he clearly enjoys learning the language. I hope that I will be able to offer him a consistent learning environment for a student with a demanding work schedule.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Sean (/5): Akiko san is a very patient teacher who takes time to explain things clearly. She always corrects my mistakes and ensures I use the correct grammar.
ありがとうあきこさん
ありがとうあきこさん
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Sean san
ショーン君はまじめでとても勉強熱心です。彼とのレッスンはとても楽しいです。がんばってね。
あきこ
ショーン君はまじめでとても勉強熱心です。彼とのレッスンはとても楽しいです。がんばってね。
あきこ
From Molly (/5): Akiko is a great teacher, who is super friendly and enthusiastic, and really makes the lessons enjoyable. I've learned so much in a short amount of time, and I always look forward to the next lesson.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Molly San
She is a hard working student and is very keen to learn the language properly.
I'm certain that she will progress her leaning further. I wish her the best in her endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
She is a hard working student and is very keen to learn the language properly.
I'm certain that she will progress her leaning further. I wish her the best in her endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Akiko (/5): Matthew is very happy the way you teach him.
He understands the way you teach and very looking forward to the next lesson.
He understands the way you teach and very looking forward to the next lesson.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo Matthew kun and Akiko San
Matthew is very eager and is knowledgeable about Japanese culture.
I wish a success in exploring his career in the Japanese language sphere and hope that he will enjoy visiting Japan with his enhanced knowledge.
Sayonara
Akiko
Matthew is very eager and is knowledgeable about Japanese culture.
I wish a success in exploring his career in the Japanese language sphere and hope that he will enjoy visiting Japan with his enhanced knowledge.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Daniel (/5): Akiko sensei is a very enthusiastic and friendly tutor that seems to understand the needs of her students and what aspects they need to work on. Tuition with Akiko has been very useful in improving the level of my Japanese and lessons have been engaging and very productive.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Dan San
Dan is a studious and is very talented at both sports and languages.
He has a goal in mastering Japanese and establishing him as an effective interpreter.
I wish him the best in his endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
Dan is a studious and is very talented at both sports and languages.
He has a goal in mastering Japanese and establishing him as an effective interpreter.
I wish him the best in his endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Andreea (/5): Akiko is a very helpful tutor, who designs the lessons to best meet the needs of her students and very flexible around your programme. I recommend her.
Reply from: Akiko: Andreea San
Arigatoo gozaimasu!
Andreea is a serious and studious student who is really interested in studying Japanese and potentially starting a career in Japan. I wish her the best in her endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatoo gozaimasu!
Andreea is a serious and studious student who is really interested in studying Japanese and potentially starting a career in Japan. I wish her the best in her endeavour.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Sonia (/5): A really wonderful tutor for my son who is wanting to learn Japanese. Akiko is very accommting and very a tune to his needs. Very highly recommended
Reply from: Akiko: Thank you Sonia san
Lucas is a studious and is very keen to learn the Japanese language and the culture.
He already knows many Japanese phrases and is keen to develop to speak Japanese in an accurate manner.
I wish him a success and happy new year.
Sayonara
Akiko
Lucas is a studious and is very keen to learn the Japanese language and the culture.
He already knows many Japanese phrases and is keen to develop to speak Japanese in an accurate manner.
I wish him a success and happy new year.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Caitlin (/5): Akiko is a lovely teacher who makes learning fun and exciting. She has taught me so much about Japanese culture already and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with her :)
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo Gozaimasu Caitlin san
Caitlin is a friendly and lovely person. She is very artistic and kawaii and she is very imspired by her recent stay in Tokyo.
I wish her a very best in her future and I hope that she will visit Japan again!
Sayonara
Akiko
Caitlin is a friendly and lovely person. She is very artistic and kawaii and she is very imspired by her recent stay in Tokyo.
I wish her a very best in her future and I hope that she will visit Japan again!
Sayonara
Akiko
From Fi (/5): Akiko San has been very helpful with my learning of the Japanese language. She has also given me insight into the cultural side of Japan which has been very useful for my upcoming trip to Japan next year. We used the genki textbook which I had already, so I didn't have to go out and buy another one for the lessons. Overall, I am happy with what we covered in the textbook; she is a very bubbly person and she made the lessons enjoyable. Thanks a lot Akiko San!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Fi San
Fi already has understood the basic of Japanese grammar and she knows the basic set of Japanese vocabulary. Her probounciation of Japanese words is clear as well.
I'm certain that she could go on to the intermediate and that she could get the excellent score when she takes the proficiency test next year.
Ganbattene
Akiko
Fi already has understood the basic of Japanese grammar and she knows the basic set of Japanese vocabulary. Her probounciation of Japanese words is clear as well.
I'm certain that she could go on to the intermediate and that she could get the excellent score when she takes the proficiency test next year.
Ganbattene
Akiko
From Colum (/5): Akiko has made my lessons informative, fun and engaging. Despite being a beginner, Akiko's professional approach to teaching has helped me to develop my understanding of the language in a short amount of time by tailoring the lessons to my interests. I would happily recommend Akiko to anyone looking to learn Japanese and I am looking forward to our future lessons.
Reply from: Akiko: Thank you so much Colum san
He is a hard working and cultured man and we have been having a lot of fun in learning about Japanese language and the culture.
I wish him a great trip to Japan next Spring!
Sayonara
Akiko
He is a hard working and cultured man and we have been having a lot of fun in learning about Japanese language and the culture.
I wish him a great trip to Japan next Spring!
Sayonara
Akiko
From Alexandre (/5): Very nice positive attitude and always on time . I’ll suggest introducing a “ test système “ every month to motivate the candidate to study even more to get a great score to see the progression of the apprenticeship.
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Alex san
Alex is a motivated and energetic student. He is an accomplished pastry chef and is keen to learn anything related to Japan.
I wish him a best wish to travel to Japan next year and I am sure that he will find her cultural diversity very appealing.
Doomo Arigatoo gozaimasu
Akiko
Alex is a motivated and energetic student. He is an accomplished pastry chef and is keen to learn anything related to Japan.
I wish him a best wish to travel to Japan next year and I am sure that he will find her cultural diversity very appealing.
Doomo Arigatoo gozaimasu
Akiko
From Isaac (/5): Akiko san has a wonderful approach to studying and really has made me feel very comfortable and at ease learning Japanese. I am a complete beginner but it already feels like i am making progress. Overall nothing but a top quality tutor i am very pleased with my Tuition.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo Gozaimasu Isaac san
He is a very talented and interesting person who has expressed his eagerness in learning Japanese language for a long term and in working in Japan as a language teacher. I wish him an every success and I also wish him a great trip to Japan next Spring!
Sayonara
Akiko
He is a very talented and interesting person who has expressed his eagerness in learning Japanese language for a long term and in working in Japan as a language teacher. I wish him an every success and I also wish him a great trip to Japan next Spring!
Sayonara
Akiko
From Rebecca (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: arigatoo gozaimasu. Rebecca san
She is a very talented and keen student who has good Japanese friends.
She is going to Japan next spring to meet her friends and visit beautiful places.
I am very happy to hear that she will have a lot of wonderful experience and photos to share with others in the near future.
Sayonara
Akiko
She is a very talented and keen student who has good Japanese friends.
She is going to Japan next spring to meet her friends and visit beautiful places.
I am very happy to hear that she will have a lot of wonderful experience and photos to share with others in the near future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Paul (/5): Akiko is a very energetic teacher after the second lesson I was asked if I would like anything different from the lesson. I asked for more Japanese conversation although I am a beginner Akiko has managed to incorporate this into the lesson
Thanks Paul
Thanks Paul
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Paul san
Arigatoo gozaimasu.
Paul is a dedicated student who travels far to come here to learn Japanese language with me. Paul has a wealth of life experience and is keen to meet and learn new people.
I truly hope that Paul will be able to visit Japan to see how wonderful Japan is.
Sayonara
Akiko
Arigatoo gozaimasu.
Paul is a dedicated student who travels far to come here to learn Japanese language with me. Paul has a wealth of life experience and is keen to meet and learn new people.
I truly hope that Paul will be able to visit Japan to see how wonderful Japan is.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Michael (/5): Excellent Japanese tutor, Akiko pays a lot of attention to the grammar in Japanese which is very important to my learning! Learning with Akiko has been fun and I look forward to my lessons every week. The learning is structured and I feel like I am making slow, but good progress for a complete beginner. I would highly recommend Akiko if you are looking for a Japenese tutor.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Michael San
Michael is a kind and thoughtful student.
I am excited for his visit to Japan next spring and it is my pleasure to advise and provide any information on Japanese culture and geography.
Sayonara
Akiko
Michael is a kind and thoughtful student.
I am excited for his visit to Japan next spring and it is my pleasure to advise and provide any information on Japanese culture and geography.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Valentin (/5): Akiko Sensei is the best Japanese teacher I have encountered. She is very friendly and knowledgeable. In a very short time she successfully found a method to adapt her teaching style over my needs.
I will become a regular student for Akiko Sensei, for I know she will help me to achieve the level of Japanese language I require to be able to fluently communicate with my girlfriend, who's going to be my future wife.
I will become a regular student for Akiko Sensei, for I know she will help me to achieve the level of Japanese language I require to be able to fluently communicate with my girlfriend, who's going to be my future wife.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu
Valentin is a very talented and patient Japanese language learner. He leads a busy work life, however, he has shown his commitment in learning Japanese language. I am impressed with his artistic talent in drawing as well as his effort in learning Japanese society via various medium. I am certain that his future wife will be very happy with his positive and supportive personality.
Sayonara
Akiko
Valentin is a very talented and patient Japanese language learner. He leads a busy work life, however, he has shown his commitment in learning Japanese language. I am impressed with his artistic talent in drawing as well as his effort in learning Japanese society via various medium. I am certain that his future wife will be very happy with his positive and supportive personality.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Tanya (/5): We have been very happy with the tutoring Akiko-san has provided our eight year old daughter. She is a patient and enthusiastic teacher who wants her students to reach their full potential. As well as the excellent tutoring, Akiko-san has also kindly passed on very useful information about visiting Japan and local Japanese events in the North West area. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others looking for Japanese tuition for their child.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Tanya San
I am very impressed with her daughter's focus and her paitience in absorbing various elements of Japanese language. I am certain that she will be a very good Japanese speaker if she continues to apply herself to understand various difficult/ different elements of Japanese language.
It is a joy to teach Japanese to a dedicated student with a lovely and supportive family.
Sayonara
Akiko
I am very impressed with her daughter's focus and her paitience in absorbing various elements of Japanese language. I am certain that she will be a very good Japanese speaker if she continues to apply herself to understand various difficult/ different elements of Japanese language.
It is a joy to teach Japanese to a dedicated student with a lovely and supportive family.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Joshua (/5): Akiko has been very helpful getting us started in Japanese and is very quick to reschedule our lessons around our busy work schedules. We already starting to pick up some simple phrases to use around the house and in our daily interactions and can’t wait to visit Japan with basic vocabulary already under our belt.
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Josh and Helen San
Doomo Arigatoo gozaimasu.
Josh and Helen are very busy professionals, however, they are very keen to learn Japanese language and her culture. They have a good Japanese friend and I am certain that they will have a great time in Japan next year.
Best wishes
Akiko
Doomo Arigatoo gozaimasu.
Josh and Helen are very busy professionals, however, they are very keen to learn Japanese language and her culture. They have a good Japanese friend and I am certain that they will have a great time in Japan next year.
Best wishes
Akiko
From Martin (/5): Akiko is a patient and enthusiastic Japanese teacher who is perfect for a beginners introduction to the language.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Martin San
Martin is a very talented and meticulous student. He has a wide cultural interest and very well travelled.
I wish him a success in learning Japanese.
Sayonara
Akiko
Martin is a very talented and meticulous student. He has a wide cultural interest and very well travelled.
I wish him a success in learning Japanese.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Neil (/5): Akiko san is a highly professional, highly knowledgeable tutor. The lessons are well structured and the gradual introduction to Japanese was ideal for a beginner like myself. A fairly priced, friendly and welcoming tutor. She comes highly recommended.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo Gozaimasu Neil san
Neil is a dynamic and ambitious person. He has multiple interests and leads a busy life, however, he has put a lot of his effort in learning new skills including Japanese.
I wish him a good luck in learning Japanese and visiting Japan in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
Neil is a dynamic and ambitious person. He has multiple interests and leads a busy life, however, he has put a lot of his effort in learning new skills including Japanese.
I wish him a good luck in learning Japanese and visiting Japan in the future.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Alex (/5): Akiko has been incredible thus far! She is incredibly patient, funny and most of all I'm learning lots and enjoying my experience. I cannot recommend her enough!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Alex San
Alex is a funny and very respectful student.
He has a good knowledge on Japanese games and anime and I'm very certain that he will have a great time when he visits Japan next year.
Sayonara
Akiko
Alex is a funny and very respectful student.
He has a good knowledge on Japanese games and anime and I'm very certain that he will have a great time when he visits Japan next year.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Bethany (/5): Akiko is an excellent tutor and I am learning fast with her. She is also very friendly and welcoming which makes the lessons really comfortable too. I would definitelty recommend this tutor to anyone in Liverpool looking to learn Japanese whether they're a complete beginner or know some stuff. Looking forward to my next lesson! :)
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Beth San
Beth is a very keen student who takes notes for my corrections and my advice for life in Japan. She studies Japanese carefully and has many interesting ideas for her future visit and work in Japan.
I am confident that she will make a success of her Japanese language learning if she continues to apply.
Sayonara
Akiko
Beth is a very keen student who takes notes for my corrections and my advice for life in Japan. She studies Japanese carefully and has many interesting ideas for her future visit and work in Japan.
I am confident that she will make a success of her Japanese language learning if she continues to apply.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Shona (/5): Akiko is a very patient, positive and encouraging, and a very enthusiastic tutor. Would highly recommend, especially if you’re a beginner like me!
Reply from: Akiko: Doomo arigatoo gozaimasu Shona San
Shona is a hard working and talented Japanese speaker.
She has an exciting plan to visit Japan very soon and she is very curious about Japanese phrases and Japanese culture.
I'm confident that she will have a great time in Japan and that her good pronunciation of Japanese phrases will bode well.
Sayonara
Akiko
Shona is a hard working and talented Japanese speaker.
She has an exciting plan to visit Japan very soon and she is very curious about Japanese phrases and Japanese culture.
I'm confident that she will have a great time in Japan and that her good pronunciation of Japanese phrases will bode well.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Talal (/5): Akiko sensei has been very helpful and informative during my few tutoring sessions as she helped me with what I saw as a newer approach of pronouncing words as it is a new language.
I believe she has the ability to help me reach my linguistic goals in the Japanese language.
I believe she has the ability to help me reach my linguistic goals in the Japanese language.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo Talal San
He is an ambitious, courteous and keen student. He is eager to learn Japanese language and I am impressed.
Talal San is a very nice person and I am confident that he will achieve his goals if he continues to study the subject consistently.
Sayonara
Akiko
He is an ambitious, courteous and keen student. He is eager to learn Japanese language and I am impressed.
Talal San is a very nice person and I am confident that he will achieve his goals if he continues to study the subject consistently.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Colin (/5): I wanted to learn some Japanese from a native speaker as I didn't want an anglicised version so decided to go with Akiko. I am very pleased with my lessons. Akiko is enthusiastic and positive. It takes a little while to tune in to her japanese accent but I think this is very common because of the very different syllable set the language uses. Probably a better match to beginners and/or those who like a structured approach than those looking for more advanced , freeform conversations.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Colin San
He is a very talented and attentive student. I am impressed with his life experience and his keen attention to learn everyday Japanese phrases and culture.
I am certain that he will achieve his goals if he continues to put his effort in learning Japanese language.
Sayonara
Akiko
He is a very talented and attentive student. I am impressed with his life experience and his keen attention to learn everyday Japanese phrases and culture.
I am certain that he will achieve his goals if he continues to put his effort in learning Japanese language.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Antony (/5): Akiko is very patient, well manner teacher.
Not only does she help with learning a language she also additionally helps you understand culture, geography and history which are all vitally important.
Not only does she help with learning a language she also additionally helps you understand culture, geography and history which are all vitally important.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Antony San,
He is a very knowledgeable and dynamic business man and I wish him my best in the success in his business.
Yorishiku onegaishimasu
Akiko
He is a very knowledgeable and dynamic business man and I wish him my best in the success in his business.
Yorishiku onegaishimasu
Akiko
From Lydia (/5): I absolutely loved my first leason and i cant wait for more. We went straight into hirigana and greetings. Akiko went through how to pronounce the words and asked me to repeat after her which was a great way to pick up what i needed to study more after class. I love the book that i purchased from her as it is a really good guide to help gradual progression. Akiko is really lovely and she is very easy to talk to.i would 100% recommend!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Lydia San
She is a friendly and very quick learner. She is very enthusiastic about her new opportunities to learn Japanese language, culture and cuisine.
I'm confident that she will go further in her endeavours if she continues.
Yorishiku onegaishimasu
Akiko
She is a friendly and very quick learner. She is very enthusiastic about her new opportunities to learn Japanese language, culture and cuisine.
I'm confident that she will go further in her endeavours if she continues.
Yorishiku onegaishimasu
Akiko
From Owain (/5): Very pleased with the lessons.
They are easy to follow and understand, making them very enjoyable to partake in.
The lessons are well paced as to not overwhelm you with information, making it easier to remember and review the lesson.
Overall I am very happy and can't wait for the next lesson.
They are easy to follow and understand, making them very enjoyable to partake in.
The lessons are well paced as to not overwhelm you with information, making it easier to remember and review the lesson.
Overall I am very happy and can't wait for the next lesson.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Owain San
He is keen and enjoyable to have a lesson with. I hope that I will be able to learn more welsh with him!
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu
Akiko
He is keen and enjoyable to have a lesson with. I hope that I will be able to learn more welsh with him!
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu
Akiko
From Lee (/5): Currently, I have had 3 lessons with Akiko, which have been super easy to organise!
At the moment, I'm learning the basic's - which is a good start for me! Seen as most of my knowledge is from watching anime. (Not enough to hold a conversation that's for sure!)
One of the thing's I really like about learning Japanese with Akiko, is that when I do something well, she praises me… Which I know sounds silly, but it helps motivate me to keep doing well!
Another thing I should point out is that she uses Japanese most of the time to speak to me - Which is scary at times, but it helps me remember phrases better ^-^
Akiko is super friendly, and helpful when I ask questions on thing's I am unsure on. Therefore I don't have to hold back on asking questions!
Looking forward to many more lessons!
Here's to speaking better Japanese! ^-^
-Lee
At the moment, I'm learning the basic's - which is a good start for me! Seen as most of my knowledge is from watching anime. (Not enough to hold a conversation that's for sure!)
One of the thing's I really like about learning Japanese with Akiko, is that when I do something well, she praises me… Which I know sounds silly, but it helps motivate me to keep doing well!
Another thing I should point out is that she uses Japanese most of the time to speak to me - Which is scary at times, but it helps me remember phrases better ^-^
Akiko is super friendly, and helpful when I ask questions on thing's I am unsure on. Therefore I don't have to hold back on asking questions!
Looking forward to many more lessons!
Here's to speaking better Japanese! ^-^
-Lee
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Lee kun
Lee is very friendly and very keen to learn anything related to Japanese culture. He is very knowledgeable about Japanese anime with his good taste. As a teacher, it is always a pleasure to teach a student who is highly motivated using his interactive to learn and master Japanese vocabulary. He sent me his impressive test results in one of Japanese Language test. I am certain that he will achieve any of his goals as long as he remains motivated!
Best wishes
Akiko
Lee is very friendly and very keen to learn anything related to Japanese culture. He is very knowledgeable about Japanese anime with his good taste. As a teacher, it is always a pleasure to teach a student who is highly motivated using his interactive to learn and master Japanese vocabulary. He sent me his impressive test results in one of Japanese Language test. I am certain that he will achieve any of his goals as long as he remains motivated!
Best wishes
Akiko
From Charlotte (/5): I have now had a few lessons with Akiko and I can't express how much she has already helped me progress my Japanese! We work together with a Japanese textbook via Skype and the lessons are challenging but always explained in detail and linked to previous lessons. I am learning my kana so quickly, along with new vocabulary and also grammar! Just fantastic! Not to mention she is really lovely, enthusiastic and encouraging! I always look forward to my lessons.
I hope to continue my Japanese lessons with Akiko for as long as I can!
Thank you so much Akiko!
I hope to continue my Japanese lessons with Akiko for as long as I can!
Thank you so much Akiko!
Reply from: Akiko: Charlotte san doomo arigatoo gozaimasu. Charlotte already has a good grasp of Japanese language. She works hard with a Japanese textbook and is very eager to improve her pronounciations each time. I am looking forward for the lessons with her.
I wish Charlotte my very best wishes to learn Japanese language and culture further.
doo itashimashite,
Akiko
I wish Charlotte my very best wishes to learn Japanese language and culture further.
doo itashimashite,
Akiko
From Chris (/5): Lessons with Akiko have been great - they've been very enjoyable and I feel like I'm progressing at just the right pace. Looking forward to the next one!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Chris San.
Chris is very pleasant and has shown good aptitude with the language.
I wish him the best for learning Japanese.
Chris is very pleasant and has shown good aptitude with the language.
I wish him the best for learning Japanese.
From Conor (/5): Very patient and learnt a lot from just my first lesson, looking forward to future lessons
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu! コナーさん。
From Amrit (/5): Akiko is a very patient teacher with excellent knowledge in teaching Japanese. It has been a pleasure studying with her and I would recommend her without hesitation.
Reply from: Akiko: Amrit san
Thank you for your kind feedback. Arigatoo gozaimasu. Amrit speaks multiple languages and very resourceful.
I wish him a great success in learning Japanese.
Akiko
Thank you for your kind feedback. Arigatoo gozaimasu. Amrit speaks multiple languages and very resourceful.
I wish him a great success in learning Japanese.
Akiko
From Jack (/5): Akiko is an excellent tutor and has provided a very structured program making the language highly accessible to a beginner.
Reply from: Akiko: Jack San
Arigatoo gozaimasu.Jack is a very motivated student and is highly capable.
It has been my pleasure teaching him Japanese.
Sayoonara
Akiko
Arigatoo gozaimasu.Jack is a very motivated student and is highly capable.
It has been my pleasure teaching him Japanese.
Sayoonara
Akiko
From Ann (/5): Akiko deserves 5/5. She has motivated our son to pursue his interest in Japanese. Akiko is friendly, knowledgable and very flexible and was more than happy for us to pick the tuition time that suited our families busy schedule and our son's other studies.
She took time to explain about her teaching method and the scheme of work. My son's first lesson went really well and he is looking forward to the next one!
She took time to explain about her teaching method and the scheme of work. My son's first lesson went really well and he is looking forward to the next one!
Reply from: Akiko: Liam and Ann San
Doomo arigatoo gozaimasu.
Liam is a studious and polite student. He had shown his eagerness and commitment to learn the language.
With his focus, I am confident that he will go very far in meeting his objectives of living and leavening new culture in Japan.
Best
Akiko
Doomo arigatoo gozaimasu.
Liam is a studious and polite student. He had shown his eagerness and commitment to learn the language.
With his focus, I am confident that he will go very far in meeting his objectives of living and leavening new culture in Japan.
Best
Akiko
From Anneline (/5): Akiko is a great teacher, my skills have improved after only a few lessons. The cultural info she's given me is also very useful.
Reply from: Akiko: Anneline San
Arigatoo gozaimasu Anneline san.
She is a smart and quick learner. I am impressed with her cultural knowledge and keenness to absorb new Japanese vocabulary.
Sayoonara
Arigatoo gozaimasu Anneline san.
She is a smart and quick learner. I am impressed with her cultural knowledge and keenness to absorb new Japanese vocabulary.
Sayoonara
From Helene (/5): Akiko is a patient and understanding teacher. She is very flexible and makes a lot of effort to fit sessions around your schedule. My partner and I learn together and she is good at anticipating individual needs. She also teaches a lot about culture and geography as she goes a long, which we find very interesting and informative, ready for future travels in Japan! Would definitely recommend Akiko as tutor.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu Helene and Peter San
Despite of the busy work schedule and long traveling, you are working very hard to learn Japanese continuously. It has been my pleasure to teach such dedicated students.
I'm very impressed with your efforts and stamina and I sincerely wish that both of you will be able to visit Japan in the near future.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
Despite of the busy work schedule and long traveling, you are working very hard to learn Japanese continuously. It has been my pleasure to teach such dedicated students.
I'm very impressed with your efforts and stamina and I sincerely wish that both of you will be able to visit Japan in the near future.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
From Brigid (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatoo gozaimasu, Brigid San. I am very happy to teach a language to you.
Sayonara
Akiko
Sayonara
Akiko
From Laise (/5):
Reply from: Akiko: I wish you a great success in your future. Yasmin San. Regards akiko
From Timothy (/5): Akiko is a wonderful teacher. She approaches the language learning process in a fun and relaxed way and is always happy to explain aspects of the language that the learner may find difficult. I absolutely recommend her to any student in the area that is looking to study Japanese at any level.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Tim San.
He is a very capable and keen student. I am always interested in hearing his diverse experience of learning new language and different culture.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
He is a very capable and keen student. I am always interested in hearing his diverse experience of learning new language and different culture.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
From Abigail (/5): Akiko is a fantastic tutor. She really listens to what your needs are and helps accordingly. Akiko also pushes your learning and gets you comfortable sounding out phases and speaking the language. I love the lessons that I have with her and feel my Japanese is getting stronger after every lesson.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Abby San
Abby is a very keen and hard working student. I wish her a great success in her endeavours.
Akiko
Abby is a very keen and hard working student. I wish her a great success in her endeavours.
Akiko
From Scott (/5): Akiko-san, she is a patient teacher. If you are thinking to learn Japanese, do not hesitate to give her a try. Thank you.
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Scott kun
He is a keen and friendly student. I am certain that he will be successful in any of his endeavour.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
He is a keen and friendly student. I am certain that he will be successful in any of his endeavour.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
From Konnor (/5): Akiko is great! She helps learn Japanese at a pace that works for you. She is very friendly!
Domo arigato
どもありがと
Domo arigato
どもありがと
Reply from: Akiko: こちらこそ、どういたしまして。
Konnor is a hard working person but he is very friendly. I am very pleased with assisting his learning of Japanese language.
頑張ってね。あきこ
Konnor is a hard working person but he is very friendly. I am very pleased with assisting his learning of Japanese language.
頑張ってね。あきこ
From Edward (/5): I came into Akiko Sensei lessons as a novice so I was worried I would feel overwhelmed but Akiko has been great she's listened to my worries, answered my questions and has a lot of patience.
Would definitely recommend!!
Would definitely recommend!!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Ned San
He is a keen and friendly Japanese learner. I like his approachable personality. He is also keen to learn Japanese wider culture and I am happy to teach him Japanese.
Sayonara
Akiko
He is a keen and friendly Japanese learner. I like his approachable personality. He is also keen to learn Japanese wider culture and I am happy to teach him Japanese.
Sayonara
Akiko
From Thomas (/5): Ty will be my fourth lesson with Akiko San , I am enjoying every lesson so far . Akiko is a very helpful teacher who is fluent in Both Japanese and English. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to learn the Japanese Language, whether you are a begginer or have some experience already. Akiko is also a very nice person and I am grateful for her tutoring.
Arigatou Gozaimasu Akiko san
Arigatou Gozaimasu Akiko san
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu Tom san,
I have found that Tom was very keen to learn and has put lots of efforts in learning Japanese. It's been my pleasure to teach him Japanese.
I wish him the best endeavour.
Regards
Akiko
I have found that Tom was very keen to learn and has put lots of efforts in learning Japanese. It's been my pleasure to teach him Japanese.
I wish him the best endeavour.
Regards
Akiko
From Paul (/5): Akiko is a very pleasant teacher to work with, very attentive in teaching specific areas, is able to accomte the hours i have available to learn, very hospitable which makes me feel at ease when learning a subject that i felt was a little daunting to begin with, great teacher!
Reply from: Akiko: Paul San どうもありがとうございます。にほんごがんばってね。あきこ
Thank you for your feedback. You are a very keen learner and a very friendly person. I wish you all the best.
Thank you for your feedback. You are a very keen learner and a very friendly person. I wish you all the best.
From Ruo-Shu George (/5):
From Michael (/5): Very helpful and patient tutor. She is happy to go at my pace-which is fairly slow-and to explain things in different ways to help me understand the grammatical differences between English and Japanese.
Very happy to recommend her.
Mike Manning
Very happy to recommend her.
Mike Manning
Reply from: Akiko: Doumo arigatou gozaimasu Mike San
Mike is a keen and very intelligent student who has diverse interests in art and culture.
I am confident that he will make a steady progress in learning Japanese.
Best wishes,
Akiko
Mike is a keen and very intelligent student who has diverse interests in art and culture.
I am confident that he will make a steady progress in learning Japanese.
Best wishes,
Akiko
From Ben (/5): Akiko san is a very friendly teacher and very good at noticing my strengths and weaknesses to help me concentrate on the areas I want to focus on and improve on. Her explanations are easy to understand and her lessons are fun!
Reply from: Akiko: Ben san
どうもありがとうございます。
I am very impressed with your writing and creativity. You are interested in Japanese language and culture. I wish you a good luck with your learning.
またね
あきこ
どうもありがとうございます。
I am very impressed with your writing and creativity. You are interested in Japanese language and culture. I wish you a good luck with your learning.
またね
あきこ
From Chai (/5): I started learning Japanese from Akiko-Sensei a month ago, as part of my preparation for my departure to Japan next year. I have found her teaching style to be relaxed and flexible and this has helped in my learning. She is very good at explaining difficult concepts and is quick to give appraisal, instilling confidence in your delivery of Japanese. She has also told me a lot about living in Japan and what to expect, which has been an added bonus on top of her great lessons! I always look forward to my weekly lessons with Akiko-Sensei and can highly recommend her!
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Chai san
Thank you for your growing feedback. I am confident that you will adapt the academic and social environment well in Kansai region, judging from the good progress in learning Japanese language.
Best wishes,
Akiko
Thank you for your growing feedback. I am confident that you will adapt the academic and social environment well in Kansai region, judging from the good progress in learning Japanese language.
Best wishes,
Akiko
From Sumaya (/5): Akiko is just the tutor that I was looking for; her classes are well structured, packed little culture notes and other fun, relevant examples that a book alone just doesn't expose you to or keep you engaged. Akiko is friendly and encouraging, she has helped me understand and overcome a lot of things that I had struggled with as a self learner. I highly recommend her and wish I had signed up earlier!
Reply from: Akiko: Sumaya San
You are a hard working and very intelligent learner. I wish you a good luck in mastering Japanese.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
You are a hard working and very intelligent learner. I wish you a good luck in mastering Japanese.
Ganbatte ne
Akiko
From Mark (/5): Akiko is a polite, friendly and patient teacher. Her knowledge of the language is first class and I would happily recommend her to anyone wanting to learn Japanese at any level.
Reply from: Akiko: Mark san
Arigatou gozaimasu. I enjoyed talking to you as well. Such a wealth of knowledge about technology and Japanese manga.
Arigatou gozaimasu. I enjoyed talking to you as well. Such a wealth of knowledge about technology and Japanese manga.
From Grant (/5): Akiko made us more than welcome and has been an extremely helpful tutor. My wife and I look forward to our weekly lessons and would like to thank her for giving us the confidence to talk to people when we go on holiday!
Reply from: Akiko: Arigatou gozaimasu, Grant and Anne San
I hope that you will enjoy travelling across Japan this summer!
Best
Akiko
I hope that you will enjoy travelling across Japan this summer!
Best
Akiko
From Jennifer (/5): Akiko was so friendly and welcoming to my daughter who wanted to learn Japenese. My daughter looks forward to her lessons with Akiko. She was very flexible and arranged a time and day that was convenient for us. She is professional and very educated.
Reply from: Akiko: Zara san, Doumo Arigatou Gozaimasu. Teaching Japanese to Zara has been a delight and I am very impressed with her commitment and enthusiasm. I wish her a very best of luck with her studies. Akiko
From Melissa (/5): Akiko is a wonderful tutor, she is very friendly and very enjoyable company. I really enjoyed my first lesson and am very much looking forward to my next lesson!
Reply from: Akiko: Melissa San, Thank you very much for your prompt and generous feedback. I am confident that you will make a good progress in your Japanese language learning. Akiko
From Kieran (/5): Akiko is a superb tutor as well as a lovely person. My lessons are a pleasure to attend and any difficulties I have encountered have been appropriately managed. I have high hopes for future lessons.
Reply from: Akiko: Doumo Arigatou Gozaimasu, Kieran San. You are a hard working and very smart Gakusei desu.
Akiko
Akiko
From Nathalie (/5): Akiko is very professional and punctual. We enjoy working with her.
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Nathalie
Thank you for your feedback. I also appreciate your professionalism and your dynamic personality.
Best
Akiko
Thank you for your feedback. I also appreciate your professionalism and your dynamic personality.
Best
Akiko
From Emily (/5): Akiko is an excellent teacher.
She has been going at a pace decided by me and is very helpful at explaining areas I do not understand. Equally, she does not dwell on areas we both feel I understand but will recap on what I've learnt so I can retain this information better.
Akiko uses a range of teaching techniques and is happy to tailor teaching to my specific needs.
Akiko is always very flexible and acoomting with her lesson times and her location is perfect for Liverpool city centre.
I would highly recommend Akiko as a Japanese teacher.
She has been going at a pace decided by me and is very helpful at explaining areas I do not understand. Equally, she does not dwell on areas we both feel I understand but will recap on what I've learnt so I can retain this information better.
Akiko uses a range of teaching techniques and is happy to tailor teaching to my specific needs.
Akiko is always very flexible and acoomting with her lesson times and her location is perfect for Liverpool city centre.
I would highly recommend Akiko as a Japanese teacher.
Reply from: Akiko: Thank you for your glowing feedback. You are a very attentive student who has an outgoing personality and I feel very stimulated to teach such a talented student. I am impressed with your ability to understand the concept and apply it with ease. I am confident that Emily will be able to use her knowledge and intuitive understanding of Japanese language in near future.
Best
Akiko
Best
Akiko
From Lindsay (/5): I've really enjoyed my first few lessons with Akiko and already feel I have progressed well.
Would highly recommend.
Would highly recommend.
Reply from: Akiko: Hello Gav
Thank you for your feedback. I think that you are a very motivated and highly intelligent student. I am sure that you are an effective teacher in your specialised discerpline. As for Japanese, I am very impressed with your care and quality in Hiragana.
Regards
Akiko
Thank you for your feedback. I think that you are a very motivated and highly intelligent student. I am sure that you are an effective teacher in your specialised discerpline. As for Japanese, I am very impressed with your care and quality in Hiragana.
Regards
Akiko
From Fabio (/5): Akiko has a very friendly and pleasant demeanour. I enjoy our tutoring sessions and feel I am making good progress. Highly recommended
Reply from: Akiko: Fabio is a very quick and knowledgeable learner. His pronounciation of Japanese words is very good and he has been writing an increasing number of kanjis. He is undoubtedly talented in learning languages.
From Wenwei (/5): Akiko is a very dedicated teacher. She is always well prepared prior to the teaching, and she utilises a wide range of teaching aids, from printouts of picture to aid the process of learning. She is a very understanding and patient teacher, and can accommte for difficulties faces when learning japanese. During language practice, she gives very constructive feedback on how to improve on your japanese language, and can keep track of the entire learning progress. She is well versed in the language, and always make the whole session enjoyable. I would strongly recommend Akiko as Japanese tutor, for anyone who is new towards Japanese language
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Wenwei
Thank you for your feedback. It is my pleasure to teach such a diligent student. I have enjoyed teaching Japanese to you because you have kept your enthusiasm in learning Japanese and Japanese culture, despite your demanding work situation. During the lesson, you have been very attentive and have consistently tried hard to improve your language skills in both writing and listening. I wish you success in your future and am look forward to meeting you again.
Best
Akiko
Thank you for your feedback. It is my pleasure to teach such a diligent student. I have enjoyed teaching Japanese to you because you have kept your enthusiasm in learning Japanese and Japanese culture, despite your demanding work situation. During the lesson, you have been very attentive and have consistently tried hard to improve your language skills in both writing and listening. I wish you success in your future and am look forward to meeting you again.
Best
Akiko
From Marcus (/5): Whilst I only learnt with her for a short time, sadly other academic commitments took precedence, I found her demeanour very professional and she worked very diligently to create and adapt a lesson plan to my needs. I'm sure had my time commitments not been so stringent I would have gone on to enjoy many more lessons studying with her.
Reply from: Akiko: Dear Marcus
Thank you for your reply. It was a pleasure to teach such a talented and hard-working student. I wish that everything will go well in your future.
Best regards
Akiko
こんにちは。どうもありがとうございます。良い点をつけていただいて、とても感謝しております。
ありがとう
あきこ
Thank you for your reply. It was a pleasure to teach such a talented and hard-working student. I wish that everything will go well in your future.
Best regards
Akiko
こんにちは。どうもありがとうございます。良い点をつけていただいて、とても感謝しております。
ありがとう
あきこ
From Matthew (/5): Hi Akiko,
I thought I should tell you the reason why I didn't want to continue the Japanese lessons.
Even though I had sent you an e-mail entirely in Japanese, and had lived in Japan for half a year and studied Japanese for two and a half years (now reaching intermediate level) you wanted to start off with the basics (what is your name, where do you live, counting to 20 etc.) I didn't feel that lessons like that would be a constructive use of my time.
Also, I'm not aware if you've had any experience teaching Japanese to someone at my level, but I've realised it can be more difficult than teaching basic Japanese. If you haven't had any experience with this level of teaching, perhaps it would be better to not mention on this website that you can provide university-level teaching.
Regards
Matthew
I thought I should tell you the reason why I didn't want to continue the Japanese lessons.
Even though I had sent you an e-mail entirely in Japanese, and had lived in Japan for half a year and studied Japanese for two and a half years (now reaching intermediate level) you wanted to start off with the basics (what is your name, where do you live, counting to 20 etc.) I didn't feel that lessons like that would be a constructive use of my time.
Also, I'm not aware if you've had any experience teaching Japanese to someone at my level, but I've realised it can be more difficult than teaching basic Japanese. If you haven't had any experience with this level of teaching, perhaps it would be better to not mention on this website that you can provide university-level teaching.
Regards
Matthew
Reply from: Akiko: The first lesson was a 'get to know you session'. The level would have stepped up accordingly for lesson 2.
The feedback I believe is very unrepresentative of my teaching as demonstrated in subsequent feedback.
The feedback I believe is very unrepresentative of my teaching as demonstrated in subsequent feedback.