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Mai
- Rate $34
- Response 3h
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Students2
Number of students Mai has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Mai has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$34/h
1st lesson free
- Japanese
- Japanese speaking
- Japanese vocabulary
- Japanese listening
- Japanese phonetics
こんにちは!Friendly Native Japanese Tutor | Start Your Journey from Scratch! Do you want to learn Japanese? I’ll help you! I offer fun & relaxed lessons specially designed for absolute beginners.
- Japanese
- Japanese speaking
- Japanese vocabulary
- Japanese listening
- Japanese phonetics
Lesson location
About Mai
Hello! I’m Mai.
I’m a native Japanese speaker from Shizuoka, Japan, currently living in Australia. As a language learner myself (studying English and Spanish!), I know exactly how it feels to face the anxiety and confusion of learning a new language.
That’s why I focus on creating gentle, patient, and beginner-friendly lessons. I want to create a space where you can feel safe to make mistakes!
My Hobbies: Traveling, food, working out, knitting, anime, Judo, and World History.
These lessons are perfect for you if:
You are completely new to Japanese.
You don't know where to start.
You feel nervous about speaking and want to build confidence.
You want to learn practical Japanese phrases for travel.
You want to enjoy learning Japanese at a relaxed pace.
My Approach:
I prioritize practical phrases and real conversation over dry grammar rules. Let's start speaking from day one in a fun and confident way!
About the lesson
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- +15
levels :
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Première
Terminale
College
Adult Education
Masters/ Graduate School
Doctorate
Early childhood education
ILR Level 0
ILR Level 1
ILR Level 2
ILR Level 3
Beginner
Intermediate
Children
Autres
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
About My Lessons
My lessons are conversation-focused and progress slowly and carefully. I mainly use the GENKI textbook, but I also include lots of talk and roleplay activities.
“It’s okay to make mistakes!”
I create a relaxed and supportive environment, so beginners can feel comfortable and confident.
For Beginners
Hiragana & Katakana
Self-introduction
Simple phrases for daily conversation
Basic grammar
Roleplay for different situations
→ By the end, you’ll be able to greet people in Japanese and talk about yourself in simple sentences.
For Intermediate Learners
Balanced practice of conversation + grammar
Pronunciation guidance
Practice understanding anime and movies without subtitles
→ You’ll be able to speak more naturally and express yourself confidently.
For Advanced Learners
Reading news articles and essays
Business Japanese & keigo (polite language)
Native-like expressions and pronunciation
→ You’ll be able to express your opinions fluently and naturally in Japanese.
About Me
My hobbies include going to the gym, watching anime, practicing judo, learning history, and enjoying good food. I’m currently studying IT as well
I’d love to hear about your hobbies and interests in Japanese too! Let’s enjoy learning together and improve your Japanese naturally through fun conversation.
️ Message
Although I am still relatively new as a teacher, I focus on creating lessons where beginners can feel safe and comfortable.
I aim for lessons that make you feel:
“This is fun,” “It’s easy to talk,” and “I want to keep learning!”
I will support you slowly, carefully, and at your own pace, so you can continue learning Japanese for the long term.
Even if you are starting from beginner, that’s completely okay!
Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together
Review
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Perfect! Mai is wonderfully gentle, patient, and kind, making every lesson feel comfortable and encouraging. Her explanations are always clear, and she takes the time to ensure I understand everything. Learning with Mai is not only effective but also really fun! :)
- He is a very hardworking student with a great attitude toward learning Japanese. He’s also very friendly and kind.See the response Mai :
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Rates
Rate
- $34
Pack rates
- 5 h: $167
- 10 h: $340
online
- $34/h
travel fee
- + $10
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Mai will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30min
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