Hello, my name is Ylenia Simona D'Amore and I'm an experienced Japanese tutor currently living in Italy. I have been giving Japanese lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2025. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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About me - English
Hello, my name is Ylenia and I'm from Sicily. I have a Master's degree in Comparative Literatures and Cultures, with a focus on English and Japanese.
I've always loved learning languages and helping my classmates and friends with studying. My passion started when I was in elementary school, with my first Trinity course and I haven't stopped learning since then. I speak 5 languages and planning to learn more!
I also spent a year in Kyoto as an exchange student and that allowed me to meet people from all over the world, sharing our cultures and improving my abilities.
Qualifications & Experience
I acquired experience in teaching thanks to an internship at a high school as an English Teaching Assistant during my bachelor's and some private lessons to elementary school children, teenagers and university students. I obtained a Cambridge C2 and a JLPT N2 in 2025. During my stay in Kyoto, I helped the university organize events such as the open campus, during which I represented Italy and shared the culture and language of my country with Japanese high schoolers.
I also have a certification (24 cfu) to teach in secondary school in Italy.
Teaching Approach
I do not have a preferred teaching method, as I think that the learning journey is different for everyone so I’d rather have a talk with the student and find out together what the best approach is. I can do conversation, translation, grammar. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting or you want to improve, the level will also be adjusted to your needs.