Akiko's Feedback

Completely transformed my confidence in Japanese speaking, brilliant tutor

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！

Very patient and encouraging tutor, with well structured lessons and excellent communications

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

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.

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.

Perfect. Very flexible, kind and polite. I am glad that i found her.
Highly reconmended

She is very friendly and helpful, I quite enjoy her lessons and she makes it easy to follow along! Would recommend!

Really helpful and fun to work with!

Akiko is really helpful and knowledgeable in lessons and answers any questions thoroughly and kindly! She is very helpful and accomting for self learners!

Akiko San makes the lessons very engaging and is very patient. She explains concepts very well and communicates well. Absolutely great teacher!

Akiko sensei has given me an excellent introduction to the Japanese language and I am excited to learn more!

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!

Excellent tutor! Very friendly, informative and explains things clearly

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.

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.

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!

A very friendly and welcoming instructor. Thoroughly enjoyed my lessons. Arigatou!

Akiko is kind and enthusiastic. My daughter has been inspired by her teaching

Really engaging and good learning on a personal level!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Akiko san has been very helpful with my studies for JLPT N5. Well prepared and fun lessons

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.

Lessons are very helpful for beginning to understand Hiragana vocabulary.

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.

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！

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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'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!

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!

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

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.

Akiko is a great tutor, however, her style and preferred payment options were just not a good fit for me

Akiko is Very knowledgeable and has made my daughter feel very comfortable and excited to continue with learning Japanese for a GCSE

Great teacher! Has helped my daughter with Japanese a lot, my daughter enjoyed her lessons!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

Very attentive and friendly teacher

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!

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.

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 .

Akiko is a wonderful teacher, and I would recommend her to anyone interested in learning Japanese.

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 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:)

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.

Very easy going makes you feel comfortable and also very funny .

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.

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.

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

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.

A fun lady who made the class interesting and relaxed. Very good tutor, will definitely use again

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!

good tuition for Japanese conversation and grammar. Very flexible with timings.

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

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.

Matthew is very happy the way you teach him.
He understands the way you teach and very looking forward to the next lesson.

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.

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.

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

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 :)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Akiko is a patient and enthusiastic Japanese teacher who is perfect for a beginners introduction to the language.

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.

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!

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! :)

Akiko is a very patient, positive and encouraging, and a very enthusiastic tutor. Would highly recommend, especially if you’re a beginner like me!

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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!

Very patient and learnt a lot from just my first lesson, looking forward to future lessons

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.

Akiko is an excellent tutor and has provided a very structured program making the language highly accessible to a beginner.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Akiko-san, she is a patient teacher. If you are thinking to learn Japanese, do not hesitate to give her a try. Thank you.

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

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!!

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Akiko is very professional and punctual. We enjoy working with her.

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.

I've really enjoyed my first few lessons with Akiko and already feel I have progressed well.
Would highly recommend.

Akiko has a very friendly and pleasant demeanour. I enjoy our tutoring sessions and feel I am making good progress. Highly recommended

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

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.

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