Practical Japanese for Your Japan Adventure! |Japanese Language & Culture with a Native Speaker

From 33 C$ /h

Planning a trip to Japan, or interested in Japanese culture?
Let's get you ready to communicate with confidence, one small step at a time!

In my lessons, you can:
* Learn practical Japanese phrases you'll actually use on your trip to Japan
* Write your name in Japanese and start recognizing Japanese characters
* Build simple sentences to express what YOU want to say
* Practice listening to and responding to what Japanese people say in everyday situations
* Ask me anything about daily life in Japan (I'm curious about you and your culture, too!)

My lessons are relaxed, patient, and tailored to your goals and pace.
Lessons are mainly in Japanese and English, and I can also offer some support in basic French.

Let's learn Japanese, share cultures, and discover Japan together!

Extra information

Please note that online lessons are the only option until November 2026. From December 2026 onwards, both online and in-person lessons will be available.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Luxembourg

Online from Japan

About Me

Konnichiwa! I'm a native Japanese speaker who enjoys connecting with people from different backgrounds.

I've had the opportunity to live and work in Japan and Africa, meeting people with diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives. One of the most valuable experiences in my life was spending 1.5 year volunteering in Madagascar. During that time, I worked on supporting children with disabilities and taught Japanese to local students, communicating with people in their own language, which I studied hard to learn.

This experience taught me to be more patient, open-minded, and accepting of cultural differences. It also helped me understand how challenging it can be to learn and communicate in another language, and how rewarding it feels when you can connect with people across language barriers.

I believe learning a language is not just about memorizing words and grammar. It's also about connecting with people and discovering new cultures.

I'm curious about your culture, too, so feel free to ask me anything about Japan or share your own experiences!

Education

- Master's Degree in Development (2026)
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management (2018)
- Bachelor's Degree in Policy Studies (2015)

Experience / Qualifications

Experience teaching Japanese in both Africa and Japan
- Taught group classes for students
- Taught one-on-one lessons for working adults
- Experience teaching both in person and online

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Japanese

French

Skills

Japanese

Japanese for adults

Culture

Communication skills

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

Mon

Tue

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Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Maki

4.9

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Konnichiwa!こんにちは!

Are you going to Japan? Do you like Mangas? The culture and the Japanese language attract you but you never dared to start?
On the contrary, you already have a good foundation and want to take the JLPT exam? Or maybe you have to speak Japanese at work?

My courses are adaptable according to your level and your objectives:
- Discovery of culture and language (great beginners and false beginners)
- Improvement to prepare JLPT 1-5 exams
- Professional needs

We can work writing and speaking, with a method (Japan Foundation) or any other desired medium.

Whatever your motivation and level, Maki Sensei is here to help! (^ O ^)

Lara

4.9

(31)

I am a native Spanish teacher with a degree in languages and I have two master's degrees: I specialized in the field of education and teaching Spanish as a foreign language. I have over 10 years of experience as a teacher. My lessons will be tailored to your needs.

Spanish is my first language and I have specialized training in teaching Spanish. I graduated in Translation and Interpretation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, and I did my Erasmus at the University of Geneva. I have two masters: I have a Master in Language Training and also a Master in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.

My expertise of more than 10 years will accompany you in this learning adventure.

Immerse yourself in a unique learning experience with my tailor-made courses, carefully designed for you. Discover the Spanish language by following the communicative approach where conversation plays a central role. Together, we will explore grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, while navigating the cultural dimension of the language. In a relaxed atmosphere, I also offer captivating visual aids to make your learning even richer.

We work on your specific objectives, whether:
- Be more comfortable in conversation (at work or with friends)
- Ensure complete preparation for life in Spain, combining linguistic and cultural improvement
- Work on your accent so you no longer feel embarrassed
- Improve your speech so that people can hear what you say and not that you are not comfortable
- Know how to better prepare your meetings in Spanish (what terms to use, how to get your point across, etc.)
- Preparing for exams (exams such as the DELE)
- Improve your Spanish in a specific field (law, medicine, finance, the aeronautics industry, etc.)

Who are these sessions for? Who is among my students?

Private coaching is for everyone and at any stage of life. Among the people I have had the pleasure of teaching, there are students from all backgrounds and branches: pilots, diplomats, scientists, journalists, lawyers, doctors, private bankers, students...

Here are some real-world examples: I've helped students pass traditional exams like the DELE, prepare for life in a Spanish-speaking country, find a new job where they need strong Spanish, and make a change career, preparing speeches, preparing for court hearings abroad, presenting in Spanish in front of an audience of fellow experts, preparing for negotiations regarding financial agreements with their clients.

My classes are for everyone and at any stage of life. Among the people I have had the pleasure of teaching, there are students from all walks of life and branches: pilots, diplomats, scientists, journalists, lawyers, doctors, nurses, private bankers, students...

Georg

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(31)

* In this course we focus on oral communication with exciting dialogues and targeted speech training.

* Improve your knowledge of German, your pronunciation, gain routine and learn to speak German fluently with me without any fear.

Ilie

4.9

(31)

Flexibility is the name of the game!
We can adapt according to your field of interest and availability.
- many conversations
- grammar is there also (when needed)
- some homework ( the favorite of most of the students :D )
- Spanish traditions ( ...but siesta you can do after the class...)
- tips and tricks for tourism in Spain

Vamos!!

Christine

4.9

(31)

Global Integration Program
→ Certified Trainings. FLE A1-B2 / C1-C2: - Targeted Business French courses on administrative, economic, trade and negotiation, daily life items upon request.
→ Coaching in all school levels support, tutoring combining academic preparation and psychological support (stress, lack of confidence, etc)

The method is to combine the preparations and academic supports, so that the person works the relevant subjects in real time, together with a personal support allowing to learn how to better manage stress (exams, oral presentations, communication) and / or the lack of confidence that these situations can generate.

Thus during the course sessions, the person will develop his/her potentials and talents, while installing a strategy of success for the project, when working on the subjects of the program.

Camille

4.9

(31)

➤ From NVC (Non-Violent Communication) through the pragmatic tools of empathy and emotional intelligence. From personal to professional. From theory to practice with simulations. It is about putting in place rational tools to defuse conflicts and enter your comfort / security zone. In particular, simple techniques which make it possible to improve intimate, personal and professional relationships, or even to resolve and manage violent situations in a harmonious, effective and lasting way.

➤ Indeed, the objective is to improve personal / professional communication & overcome any resulting conflicts. So how do you get a clear message across and make a difference?

➤ More precisely, the objectives are to:
0. Understand and identify the issues / risks then find a balance between empathy and conviction
1. Use interpersonal communication techniques resulting from mediation to defuse tensions and gain distance
2. Dissociate the relational and the nature of the disagreement - Overcome cognitive and psychological obstacles
3. Acquire the techniques of self-defense and mastery without hurting and being injured
4. Face and then defuse difficult behaviors (blackmail attempts, threats, destabilization) or even dangerous with a mediation strategy
5. Develop conflict management and negotiation skills, alternating attentive listening, active speaking and rationality in the face of the limited rationality of the angry individual.

➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, defusing conflicts, negotiating and speaking relevant and successful must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and powerful messages, creating an adequacy between the message received and the message sent. Consistency between form and substance.

➤ So, how do you listen and be listened to, convince/persuade and be impactful, challenge and leave an impression, enhance your content, address your audience relevantly and optimize the quality & clarity of the exchange/message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, simple intervention or 'one to one' exchange, aiming to challenge one's audience or interlocutor, taking care of both the content and the form. , all in a professional or personal setting. Here again, there is a range of precise verbal and non-verbal communication techniques which, once modernized and brought up to date, will be put to the service of your reality. Allowing you to move from fear to pleasure in front of your interlocutor or an audience.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve self-confidence, self-assurance, ease by overcoming discomfort and controlling his emotion in public. But also to work on your leadership & charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication.

➤ So, in this context, after having precisely defined your objective & gone through the blockages encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques & a targeted methodology:
✓Practical tools to perfect your rhetoric/repartee
✓Decode and use the practical communication tools of great leaders
✓Fundamentals (practices) of eloquence but also of public speaking (intonation, gaze, gestures, elocution, range, emotions, pronunciation, development of one's own style of charisma) to ensure consistency between substance & form
✓Fundamentals of Body Language to support and not interfere with the speech while being convinced & convincing.
✓ Highlighting their speech & promoting their speaking to arouse interest, by building on their strengths.
✓Creation of a coherence between the message emitted & the message received in order to improve its speech and in fact, its professional/personal relations.
✓Management of Q&A sessions & external reactions during an intervention or an oral exchange.
✓Practical tools to put your interlocutor at ease and appear friendly/interested.
✓To succeed in a negotiation/mediation.
✓On the one hand, learning to say 'no' simply in three steps AND on the other hand, getting people to say 'yes'.
✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive.
✓To manage conflicts (eg 'assertive' communication techniques, eg CNV techniques - Non Violent Communication).
✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of communication.
✓To adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language.
✓To use sentences, turns of phrase & expressions allowing to be precise, simple, effective & challenging.
✓To manage your personal & professional relationships with, for example, the preparation of your ratings.
✓Make your hypersensitivity a strength to tame your abilities.
✓Listening proactively and expressing / conveying ideas / message clearly.
✓ Avoid letting your emotions show through and propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills.
✓Be better equipped to recognize and immediately remedy situations that weaken their authority and affect their ability to communicate effectively.
✓Enhance their potential for expression and creativity (often underestimated until now) and 'apparent' sociability
✓Develop not necessarily self-confidence, but the 'appearance' of self-confidence, refine one's listening to respond adequately, open up to the resources of the imagination, free oneself from the rational to then structure one's speech.
✓Relate their communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) to the form of their expression.
✓Learn and put into practice persuasive communication techniques and better understand the perception that others have of oneself. In order to improve his skills of 'self-presentation' and conveyed image.
✓Practical techniques to foster the engagement of the other party.
✓Strengthen the structure of its communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell its ideas and projects.
(...)

➤ To master the keys to successful public communication, it is advisable to reinforce the impact of one's speeches: by structuring one's interventions and taking into account the circumstances and expectations of the public; by making an impression through storytelling; integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; integrating emotions in the preparation of the message and the arguments; anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by experimenting with the rules of improvisation; by adequately managing difficult situations (...).

➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practice exercises adapted to your everyday situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can put them into practice immediately, this from the 1st session.

THE TRAINER
➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 16 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Basel-Neuchâtel-Berne-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

Sora

4.9

(31)

Looking to learn Spanish from a trusted and native teacher online? Look no further than my classes! With years of experience teaching students of all levels, I offer comprehensive lessons to help you improve your language skills in Spanish, English and even French.

My approach to teaching focuses on meeting the individual needs of each student, so whether you are looking to improve your grammar or simply need help translating text, I can help. With a range of classes available, I offer flexibility to meet your schedule and ensure that you get the most out of your lessons.

As a skilled and patient teacher, I have helped countless students develop their language skills and reach their goals. So, whether you are an adult learner or a student of any level, I am here to help you achieve success in learning Spanish. Contact me today to learn more about my classes and how I can help you improve your language skills.

Victor

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(31)

Japanese speaker personal tutor in Luxembourg. As a certified Janapese language teacher with excellent pronunciation in Chinese, Japanese and English, I offer online and face-to-face Japanese classes to students of all levels.

Whether you're a beginner who want to improve your Japanese language skills, my courses are tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. I have experience teaching Chinese, Japanese and English, and I use a variety of engaging teaching methods to ensure that you progress quickly and effectively.

If you prefer the convenience of online classes, I offer flexible scheduling and a user-friendly virtual classroom that makes learning from home easy and enjoyable. If you prefer in-person lessons, I am happy to travel to your home or office within Luxembourg.

Cami

4.9

(31)

How to prepare for a media interview? What means should be used to fight his fear of the camera and improve his image? How to present yourself and your project in front of a camera?

How to present yourself and your project to the media?

Targeted content according to your project: Verbal and/or gestural communication; Seduction of the lens and/or microphone; Improvisation in front of a microphone and/or camera; Voice & gaze; One or two camera games; Chronic; Animation; Reporting; Live radio & TV; Interview; Narration; Speech in all its forms (...).

In short, several objectives:
◾ Confront your shyness in front of the microphone/camera.
◾ Understand his speech and diction.
◾ Tame the media environment (radio/tv).
◾ Become familiar with your image and voice.
◾ Manage your speaking time.

Through exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentations, time management), role plays, simulated interviews and familiarization with their image and voice, participants evolve at their own pace within a framework flexible teaching.

Please note that during the videoconference session, all the notes are transcribed gradually on the chat so that you can access them at any time when you wish.

Indeed, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, which, while taking care of its image, is based on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction) and an emotion (the imagination and the sensations ) reflecting the speaker's involvement in his speech. How to send a clear message? How to make the difference, to make an impression?

Knowing how to speak, act and interact in public is almost a necessity today: your public speaking must be effective and efficient with clear, simple and impactful messages.

Simple and pragmatic tools will be presented for: generating listening ● making an impression ● fostering confidence ● generating need ● motivating teams by explaining a strategy ● getting messages across within groups ● overcoming shyness by assimilating 3 CRV axes (body-breathing-voice) ● better manage disagreement or conflict.

Mastered, the method allows:
• to improve self-confidence and stress management with the development of the speaker's (verbal-corporal) ease, his public speaking skills and his sense of repartee and improvisation.
• to work on their ease, leadership, charisma, creativity and personal development through role-playing scenarios.
* to improve the characteristics of the spoken voice (timbre, pitches, intention, flow).
* convey your message through your image, while gaining improvisation skills and responsiveness.

Supplemented by basic exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentation, time management), role plays, improvisations and simulations. With the key word: pronunciation, diction / articulation, the sense of repartee.

THE TRAINER
➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

(Marie)

4.9

(31)

Discover the beauty of Luxembourgish in this beginner-friendly course! Together, we'll lay the foundation for conversational proficiency, focusing on practical vocabulary and everyday phrases. Through interactive lessons and personalized guidance, you'll gain the skills needed to engage in basic conversations and navigate common situations with ease. Join me on this exciting journey as we take your Luxembourgish skills from zero to conversational!

Peter

4.9

(31)

I offer German classes from A1 to C1 levels, either online or on-site in Luxembourg, using communicative language teaching methods and modern online learning materials. It’s a myth that learning German is all about mastering grammar. From the very first lesson, it’s absolutely possible—and worthwhile—to start communicating in German!

4.9

(31)

Native Chinese speaker
Passion to show you the fantastic elements in Chinese culture
Keep you updated the most daily fresh Chinese
Lead you to the path of refreshing your Chinese independently
As an instructor in the Learning & Development team in multi national companies over 9 years, I have abundant experiences for the coaching.
I have been in Luxembourg for more than 10 years with the full understanding the cross cultures between the east and the west.
10 years of experiences on teaching kids in Chinese and organizing the workshops to introduce Chinese cultures.

Eliot

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Italian is a rich and beautiful language. Understanding the romance of Italian songs, knowing how to speak with locals, or simply wanting to impress your friends, learning the most beautiful of languages has many benefits.
Having lived in Italy for 2 years myself, my course will be based on concrete conversations and also on contemporary Italian culture.
You will learn to converse using a method that allowed me to become fluent in Italian in 6 months. It's simply a matter of speaking without worrying about mistakes and, above all, with complete confidence. By speaking regularly, even making mistakes, your brain will automatically adapt its language to match that of the tutor (me) and you will learn vocabulary, grammar, etc., much faster.
Of course, preparatory sheets will be sent to you before each lesson so that you don't start from scratch. I will also send you "homework" based on your difficulties and weaknesses.
I'm really looking forward to teaching Italian to motivated students and I'm ready to start tomorrow!

Megan

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Personalized tutoring sessions designed to help students build confidence, strengthen their understanding, and improve their academic performance. Lessons are tailored to each student’s needs, with a focus on clear explanations, guided practice, and addressing areas where they may need additional support.

What to expect:

Individualized support based on the student’s level and goals
Clear explanations of challenging concepts
Practice exercises and review
Help with homework and exam preparation
A supportive, encouraging learning environment

Sessions are suitable for students looking to catch up, stay on track, or get ahead in their studies.

Mayumi

4.9

(31)

If you want to learn Japanese and Japaense food, let's do together!
For language, I can adjust your request. We can focus on talking or preparing your test.
For food, use Europe stuff and make them easy!
I can visit your place and cook with recipes.