From JapanLiving in Sydney, Australia (05:54 UTC+11:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 11, 2018
Hi, ともこです。I'm an experienced Japanese teacher and also a Japanese calligraphy artist. I was born and grew up in Japan, and I have been living in Australia for about 6 years. I love the beaches and natural landscapes here!
I used to work at schools teaching English in Japan, and teaching Japanese in Australia. I run Japanese calligraphy workshops in Australia, too. I'm fluent in English, and can help explain Japanese grammar and vocabulary - great for beginners and for tricky advanced topics!
Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching Japanese for the past 4 years, and have helped my students at all levels - basic to advanced. My classes are usually conversation-based and customised to my students' language needs, whether it be grammar, idioms, vocabulary, or pronunciation.
If you have something specific you need to prepare for, such as an upcoming interview, presentation or JLPT exams, I can definitely help you with that! I am also happy to answer any questions you have about material you are learning in other Japanese classes or by yourself, and help with document editing/proofreading.
I want my classes to be relaxed, casual and hopefully have a bit of fun conversation!
(Sorry, no child students)
My lessons & teaching style
-Beginners
Genki and Minna based lessons, including conversation practice for grammar and vocabulary you’ve studied. I have my own worksheets for each topic, so you can master grammar points quickly!
- Intermediate and Advanced -Tobira
I provide various materials (websites, articles, videos and original worksheets) to help you improve and broaden your Japanese skills.
-Customised lesson
I’ll help you practice Japanese for travelling, proofread documents or speeches, study with your own materials, or help you prepare for specific exams – and more!
I was an assistant journalist, I love reading, calligraphy, and making miso! I have so many things to share with you! Speak to you soon : )
My teaching material
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
PDF file
Video files
Graphs and charts
Certificates
Certificate of Completion Program - Kyoto Bukkyo University - 2009
Certificate verified
High School Teacher's Licence Class One - Education Commission of Kyoto Prefecture - 2008
Certificate verified
Middle School Teacher's Licence Class One - Education Commission of Kyoto Prefecture - 2008
Certificate verified
Education
2000 - 2004
Bachelor’s - Human ScienceKonan University
Work Experience
2011 - 2018
Japanese teacherprivate tutor - Sydney, Australia
2010 - 2011
English teacherat a junior high school in Kobe - Kobe, Japan
2007 - 2007
Japanese teacherat a private school in Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia
5.0
Rating
143
Students
2,311
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
143
Students
2311
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Japanese
English
Trial Lesson
81 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Fun conversation - All levels – Unplanned Lesson
A1 - C2Conversation383 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Beginners - GENKI 1&2 / JLPT 4&5
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,248 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 6% off
Customised lessons - All levels – Planned Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials300 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 9% off
Intermediate & Advanced - Tobira, JLPT 1-3
B1 - C1Language Essentials97 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 6% off
Long-Term Student Discount Lesson (Only for students who started in 2019)
B2 - C2Language Essentials177 lessons completed
USD 31.00
Package with 4% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
362 Reviews
327504
42 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I learn a lot in these conversations and Tomoko sensei is an excellent teacher. Very engaging.
Mar 17, 2020
c51e99
21 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I absolutely loved talking with Tomoko! I usually feel a bit nervous speaking in Japanese but she made me feel relaxed and I really appreciate that. I felt like I could express myself more in Japanese. Great lesson, will definitely book again :)
I really appreciate the practice conversations. Although I live in Japan and I get to use my Japanese, the corrections and practice is necessary. Tomoaki-sensei helps my Japanese sound more natural. I’m learning Japanese I will use. Sensei is also fluent in English which is so helpful because she can teach me words that don’t have exact translations that I can look up in the dictionary. Look forward to my next lesson. I highly recommend. :)
May 22, 2019
9e5148
5 Japanese lessons
Another fabulous lesson with Tomoko Sensei! I'm so happy to receive all the thorough practice with the verbs because as all good language teachers know, mastery of verbs is essential for communication. I'm excited for the next lesson!
May 24, 2021
9e5148
5 Japanese lessons
Of the languages I study on italki, I enjoy Tomoko Sensei's lessons the most. I always have so much fun and the time flies by so fast. She is so supportive and patient even when I make mistakes or need time to understand. I'm so happy to be learning Japanese with her!