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Ganbare Nihongo by Mayumi

$70/hour
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I have been teaching and sharing my knowledge of Japanese for over 20 years. I hold an educational background in Computer Science and Mathematics, and I also bring professional experience as a technical marketing specialist, which allows me to explain language concepts in a clear, structured, and practical way. I have a strong interest in various cultures and in learning other languages, and this passion greatly influences my teaching style. I believe that language and culture are deeply connected, and I enjoy helping students understand not only how Japanese is spoken, but also why it is used in certain ways. When working with students, I always customize lesson plans to fit their individual needs, goals, and learning styles. My students consistently see progress in their Japanese—even after just one lesson. All ages and skill levels are welcome. For younger students, lessons focus on learning through speaking, listening, and visual tools to make Japanese fun and engaging. For adult students, I teach Japanese through a cultural lens, with a strong emphasis on real-life communication and speaking practice throughout each lesson. I also offer JLPT preparation courses and remote lessons for your convenience. I truly enjoy meeting each student who is interested in learning Japanese. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and has different goals, and seeing my students gain confidence and improve their skills is the most rewarding part of my work.
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Hired 42 times

Serves San Francisco, CA

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16 years in business

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SunClosedMon8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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I work remotely (phone or internet)

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Justin l.

Apr 10, 2025

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Mayumi is a great teacher. In my experience, the money is second and her student’s education is first. She truly cares about what she does and that is shown in the documents she hands out and the lessons that she teaches. In a span of 3 months, I can definitely say I understand Japanese more than I ever did. No other teacher can compare. Thank you Mayumi! Highly and whole heartedly recommend!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • Full fluency • Beginner • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • I travel to the japanese tutor • The japanese tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Iesha L.

May 28, 2023

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My son and I are both working with Mrs. Mayumi and it’s been a great experience. She is a very talented and good teacher. She takes her time to make sure we are understanding and getting the lessons. She is also very patient with us and enjoys helping us on our journey to learn Japanese.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No experience • Full fluency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 30 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Olga Z.

May 28, 2023

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Very patient and experienced teacher! My thirteen year old was having trouble with Japanese and taking personal lessons help him tremendously.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • Beginner • Beginner • Beginner • Basic reading/writing skills • 45 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • The japanese tutor travels to me

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Mike F.

Aug 7, 2020

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We’ve just started Japanese lessons. Mayumi-san is very patient with me and is eager to adapt lessons to specific areas of interest.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 45 minutes • I travel to the japanese tutor • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Ashley M.

Apr 10, 2020

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tldr; Mayumi is an amazing teacher for all levels, and you should take lessons from her. Mayumi is an amazing teacher. I knew literally zero Japanese, and had 2.5 months to learn as much as possible before moving to Japan. Mayumi was incredibly accommodating (and kind!), and focused on exactly the areas I requested—listening and speaking "survival" Japanese. She taught me in Romaji because I couldn't read Hiragana or Katakana, which I really appreciated, given my short time frame. Mayumi thoughtfully explained grammatical nuances and made each lesson engaging. Thanks to Mayumi, I can actually communicate on a daily basis (but still learning)! In fact, my new Japanese teacher in Tokyo was astonished at how much Mayumi was able to teach me in such a short amount of time. Mayumi teaches all students, from extreme beginner to fluent speakers. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • I travel to the japanese tutor • The japanese tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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