Hello, my name is Sayuri S and I'm an experienced native Japanese tutor currently living in Japan. I have been giving Japanese lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2020.
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Catandandre Germany
I am very thankful to Sayuri san for all the work she puts into teaching me. Practicing and extending my Japanese skills with her is always fun.
Catandandre Germany
Sayuri san always does a great job.it really helps me to practice with her and gets me to use all the new vocabulary i learned. She is always well prepared and i totally recommend her as Japanese teacher.
Catandandre Germany
We speak more and more Japanese during class and less English. That helps me to improve my language skills.Sayuri san is always well prepared and i really enjoy practicing with her.
Catandandre Germany
My class with Sayuri san is always well structured. I learned lots of new vocabulary. We do many role plays like 'ordering at a cafe'- that helps me to actually practice speaking.
Catandandre Germany
To see that i can reach my goals with a very motivating and frindly tutor is great. I will continue learning with Sayuri san.
Catandandre Germany
Always very friendly and well prepared. I enjoy learning with Sayuri san a lot.
I'm an experienced and qualified Japanese teacher.
I have lived in Spain, Australia, Canada etc. I like traveling, eating, dancing and, off course, teaching Japanese language and culture. I would love to assist you with learning Japanese! I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Let's enjoy Japanese together!
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
・Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test Pass, Japan
・Japanese Language Education Course completed, Japan
・ Elementary School Teacher Certification
・Junior High School Teacher Certification of English
Experience
I have been teaching Japanese at schools (Japanese language schools in Tokyo) for over 3 years.
I have a wide variety of teaching and coaching experience including JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), kids courses, company trainings and so on.
Teaching Approach
- consider each student's goals and interests.
- encouraging, well prepared, give constructive advice and suggestions, help students to increase their confidence in communicating in Japanese!