🌟 About Noi sensei 🌟 🎖️Experienced in giving speeches and presentations in Japanese 🎖️Certifications in Business Manners and Business Communication 🎖️Specializes in beginner to intermediate-level daily conversation 🎖️Native speaker from Okinawa, Japan 🇯🇵🌴 🎖️Teaches Japanese in English (based in the U.S. 🇺🇸) 🎖️Certified Japanese language teacher 🎖️Bachelor's degree in International Culture 🎖️Over 4 years of teaching experience 🎖️Interned at JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) 💚 Interests 💚 ・Music (clarinet & piano) ・Enjoys and excels in speaking (speech contests, public speaking) ・Enjoys and excels in writing (essays, journals) ・Loves people ・Nature (beaches, hiking, gardening, animals) ・Food (coffee, baking, cooking, and eating!) ・Staying active (exercise, stretching) If you love food and cooking, we can practice Japanese conversation through topics related to Japanese food and recipes.If you love music, we can use your favorite genre to explore Japanese expressions. Please tell me what you love! 🌱 About My Lessons 🌱 ・Self-study is essential in my lessons. Please review the lesson notes after class. ・Lessons are primarily conducted in Japanese. ・I teach Japanese to beginners in English. ・Lessons are tailored to the student’s level, goals, and preferences. ・Original materials based on standard Japanese language school textbooks will be sent before/after class. No need to buy a textbook. ・I focus on communication. ・Lessons emphasize both input and output to ensure real progress. 📘 Business Conversation & Manners Course 📘 With 6 years of customer service experience in Japan and certifications in Business Manners and Communication, I’ll help you learn the Japanese needed in professional settings. Recommended for: ・Those who want to conduct business in Japanese with clients ・Those preparing for meetings with Japanese companies ・Those who plan to work in Japan (customer service, job interviews, conversations with supervisors) ・Those who want to act politely with Japanese coworkers ・Those who want to write business emails in Japanese You will learn: ・Basic greetings ・Honorific language (keigo) ・Japanese work culture ・Japanese etiquette ・Interview preparation ・Resume corrections ・Business email writing 📗 Presentation & Speech Course 📗 Learn how to confidently present in Japanese from a teacher with awards and experience in speech contests and presentations. Recommended for: ・Those giving presentations at Japanese companies ・Those presenting product/project ideas to Japanese clients ・Those preparing academic presentations at Japanese universities ・Those wanting to practice Q&A in Japanese after a presentation ・Those wanting to improve gestures, structure, and confidence in Japanese You will learn: ・Presentation practice in Japanese ・Slide and script organization ・Natural expressions and keigo for speaking ・Q&A response skills ・How to overcome fear of public speaking in Japanese 🍀💭 Daily Conversation Course (Beginner–Intermediate) 💭🍀 Learn natural Japanese expressions from a teacher who specializes in communication. Lessons are friendly and engaging. Recommended for: ・Those who want to speak with locals when visiting Japan ・Those who want to respect Japanese culture and speak confidently ・Those who want to follow a study plan with a native teacher ・Those who want to understand anime and drama without subtitles ・Those who want to speak natural, not textbook, Japanese You will learn: ・Hiragana, Katakana, numbers, greetings ・Vocabulary used in daily life ・Basic grammar and pronunciation ・Free talk (let’s talk a lot about what you love!) ・Confidence and fluency in speaking Japanese naturally 📗✒️🌱 Writing Course 🌱✒️📗 Learn how to write clear, logical, and expressive Japanese essays and reports from a teacher experienced in writing. Recommended for: ・University students in Japan who need help with essays and reports ・Those struggling with natural expressions and keigo ・Those who need to write self-PR or emails in Japanese ・Those who want feedback and editing on their writing You will learn: ・Essay or journal submission with teacher feedback ・Common grammar and expression mistakes ・Writing formats (for reports and emails) ・Improving vocabulary and expression ・Self-PR writing for resumes, etc. 🌴🌺 Okinawa Lesson 🌺🌴 Did you know Japan has a language called Ryukyuan, spoken only in Okinawa? Learn about Okinawa’s unique history, culture, and language from a native! Recommended for: ・Those traveling to Okinawa who want to greet locals in dialect ・Fans of “Fell in love with an Okinawan Girl” anime ・Fans of Ultraman (its creator is from Okinawa) ・Those curious about different languages within Japan ・Those interested in unique cultural history during Okinawa's trade era You will learn: ・Okinawan history (from the Ryukyu Kingdom to modern times) ・Okinawan culture (the mixed “chanpuru” culture) ・Uchinaaguchi lessons (Okinawan language) 💎 Lesson Rules 💎 ・If you need to cancel, please reschedule at least 24 hours in advance. ・Late cancellations within 24 hours require direct contact with the teacher. ・No-shows over 15 minutes without notice are non-refundable. ・No refunds after the lesson start time.