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Noriko
- Rate $30
- Response 1h

$30/h
1st lesson free
- Japanese
- Japanese speaking
- Japanese listening
- Japanese reading
- Japanese phonetics
Studied Japanese but Struggle to Speak? Practical Online Conversation Lessons with a Native Tutor in Japan
- Japanese
- Japanese speaking
- Japanese listening
- Japanese reading
- Japanese phonetics
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Noriko is a respected tutor in our community. They are highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Noriko
<Do any of these sound familiar?>
・You have studied some Japanese with textbooks, apps or language classes, but still find it difficult to use it in real conversations.
・You understand simple Japanese, but find it hard to respond quickly when someone speaks to you.
・You know some vocabulary and grammar, but do not feel confident speaking or listening.
・Japanese numbers, prices, time, dates or counters make you feel confused.
・You want lessons that focus on practical communication, rather than simply following a textbook in a fixed order.
If any of these sound familiar, I would be happy to support you.
Hello, my name is Noriko. I am a native Japanese speaker living in Nagano, Japan.
My lessons are mainly for beginner and elementary-level learners, as well as people who have studied Japanese before but still do not feel confident using it in everyday conversation.
I focus on practical speaking, listening and communication. My lessons are not designed for advanced grammar, academic Japanese or exam preparation, but I can help you practise the Japanese you need for real-life situations.
I have more than five years of experience teaching mathematics online to primary and secondary school students in one-to-one lessons.
Through this experience, I have developed the ability to notice where a student is struggling, even through small changes in their facial expression, voice or reaction. I carefully adjust my explanations and lesson content so that each student can understand step by step and regain confidence.
I do not believe that every student should learn in exactly the same way. Each person has different goals, interests, strengths and difficulties. That is why I provide flexible and personalised support based on what you need at that moment.
I am also a mother of three children. My eldest daughter is currently studying in France, so I understand how difficult and sometimes stressful it can be to study, live and communicate in another language.
You do not need to be afraid of making mistakes in my lessons. I will listen carefully, respect your pace and help you recognise what you can already do.
I am very happy to meet students in Australia who are interested in Japan and the Japanese language. I would love to help you turn the Japanese you have studied into Japanese you can actually use in daily life.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting your learning journey.
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【Have you studied Japanese before, but still find it difficult to speak, understand or respond in real-life situations?】
My lessons help you turn the Japanese you have learned into Japanese you can actually use in daily life.
My lessons are mainly for beginner and elementary-level learners, and for people who have studied Japanese before but still do not feel confident speaking or listening.
I focus on practical communication, not advanced grammar, academic Japanese or exam preparation.
I do not simply follow a textbook page by page. Every lesson is personalised according to your level, goals, interests and what you need at that time.
<What we can practice>
・Natural daily conversation
・Speaking, listening and responding in real-life situations
・Asking questions and expressing your thoughts
・Pronunciation, intonation and natural reactions such as aizuchi
・Japanese for shopping, appointments, transport and everyday activities
・Numbers, prices, time, dates, quantities, counters and units
・Hiragana, katakana and simple grammar when needed
・Simple Japanese used at school, including basic maths vocabulary and word problems for children
We will use realistic conversations, role-plays, pictures and practical examples. Rather than only memorising vocabulary and grammar, you will practise how to listen, understand and respond naturally.
You can choose the areas you want to focus on. For example, we can spend more time on conversation, listening, pronunciation, or expressions you need for a particular situation.
I am particularly good at helping students who become confused by Japanese numbers or find it difficult to respond quickly in conversation. We will identify exactly where the difficulty begins and practise it step by step.
<Your personalized lesson notes>
After each lesson, I will share notes summarising the words, expressions and practice from the class. These notes are created especially for you.
As we continue learning together, they will gradually become your own personalised Japanese textbook, which you can use to review and see your progress.
Lesson length and content can be adjusted according to your age, level, goals and individual needs.
Adults and children are both welcome.
Lessons are mainly conducted in clear and simple Japanese, with simple English support when necessary.
You do not need to speak perfectly. Mistakes are welcome. Let’s practise the Japanese you need and build the confidence to use it in real life.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor.
I have seen Noriko work with students who felt discouraged because they could not understand something or were afraid of making mistakes.
She never makes students feel embarrassed about what they cannot do. Instead, she helps them recognise their strengths and the progress they have already made.
Noriko encourages students patiently and gives them the confidence to try again. She has a special ability to bring out their motivation, curiosity and desire to improve.
With more than five years of experience teaching mathematics online to primary and secondary school students, she knows how to explain difficult ideas clearly and break them down into manageable steps.
Noriko creates a calm and supportive learning environment where students can learn at their own pace. She is the kind of teacher who helps students believe in themselves and continue learning with confidence.With more than five years of experience teaching mathematics to primary and secondary school students, Noriko is highly experienced in working with children and understands how to keep them engaged throughout a lesson.
Her lessons are thoughtfully structured, and she makes careful adjustments to help students stay focused without feeling pressured.
Some lessons for children can be entertaining but offer little meaningful learning. Noriko’s lessons are different. She helps children enjoy learning while also giving them a genuine sense of progress and achievement.
She makes sure that students are not simply having fun, but are also gaining useful knowledge and skills that they can apply with confidence.
What I appreciate most about her teaching style is her ability to identify what is truly important for each student, including their strengths, weaknesses and areas of uncertainty.
She pays close attention to facial expressions, tone of voice and small changes in a student’s reactions, even through a screen. Based on what she notices, she adjusts her explanations, pace and activities so that each student receives the most suitable support.
Noriko is patient, sincere and highly professional. I strongly recommend her Japanese lessons for primary and secondary school students who need thoughtful, effective and personalised support.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- $30
Pack rates
- 5 h: $152
- 10 h: $304
online
- $30/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Noriko will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30min
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