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Noriko
- Rate US$22
- Response 1h

US$22/hr
1st lesson free
- Japanese
- Japanese speaking
- Japanese listening
- Japanese reading
- Japanese Accent Reduction
You’ve Studied Japanese — But Can You Actually Use It? Personalized Online Speaking and Listening Lessons with a Native Tutor in Japan
- Japanese
- Japanese speaking
- Japanese listening
- Japanese reading
- Japanese Accent Reduction
Lesson location
Recommended
Noriko is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Noriko
<Do any of these sound familiar?>
・You have studied Japanese with textbooks, apps or language classes, but still struggle to use it in real conversations.
・You understand some Japanese, but find it difficult to respond quickly when someone speaks to you.
・You know vocabulary and grammar, but do not feel confident speaking or listening.
・Japanese numbers, prices, time, dates or counters make you feel confused.
・You want lessons that focus on what you need now, rather than simply following a textbook in a fixed order.
If any of these sound familiar, I would be happy to support you.
Hello, my name is Noriko. I am a native Japanese speaker living in Nagano, Japan.
I have more than five years of experience teaching mathematics online to primary and secondary school students in one-to-one lessons.
Through this experience, I have developed the ability to notice where a student is struggling, even through small changes in their facial expression, voice or reaction. I carefully adjust my explanations and lesson content so that each student can understand step by step and regain confidence.
I do not believe that every student should learn in exactly the same way. Each person has different goals, interests, strengths and difficulties. That is why I provide flexible and personalized support based on what you need at that moment.
I am also a mother of three children. My eldest daughter is currently studying in France, so I understand how difficult and sometimes stressful it can be to study, live and communicate in another language.
You do not need to be afraid of making mistakes in my lessons. I will listen carefully, respect your pace and help you recognize what you can already do.
I am very happy to meet students in Australia who are interested in Japan and the Japanese language. I would love to help you turn the Japanese you have studied into Japanese you can actually use.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting your learning journey.
About the lesson
- Compulsory School
- Secondary School
- Adult Education
- +10
levels :
Compulsory School
Secondary School
Adult Education
Master
Pre-School
A1
A2
B1
B2
Elementary
Intermediate
Advanced
Children
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
【Have you studied Japanese before, but still find it difficult to speak, understand or respond in real-life situations?】
My lessons help you turn the Japanese you have learned into Japanese you can actually use.
I do not simply follow a textbook page by page. Every lesson is personalized according to your level, goals, interests and what you need at that time.
<What we can practice>
・Natural daily conversation
・Speaking, listening and responding in real-life situations
・Asking questions and expressing your thoughts
・Pronunciation, intonation and natural reactions such as aizuchi
・Japanese for shopping, appointments, transport and everyday activities
・Numbers, prices, time, dates, quantities, counters and units
・Hiragana, katakana and basic grammar when needed
・Japanese used at school, including math vocabulary and word problems
We will use realistic conversations, role-plays, pictures and practical examples. Rather than only memorizing vocabulary and grammar, you will practice how to listen, understand and respond naturally.
You can choose the areas you want to focus on. For example, we can spend more time on conversation, listening, pronunciation, grammar or expressions you need for a particular situation.
I am particularly good at helping students who become confused by Japanese numbers or find it difficult to respond quickly in conversation. We will identify exactly where the difficulty begins and practice it step by step.
<Your personalized lesson notes>
After each lesson, I will share notes summarizing the words, expressions and practice from the class. These notes are created especially for you.
As we continue learning together, they will gradually become your own personalized Japanese textbook, which you can use to review and see your progress.
Lesson length and content can be adjusted according to your age, level, goals and individual needs.
My lessons are suitable for beginner and elementary-level learners, as well as people who have studied Japanese before but still do not feel confident using it in real conversations. Adults and children are both welcome.
Lessons are mainly conducted in clear and simple Japanese, with simple English support when necessary.
You do not need to speak perfectly. Mistakes are welcome. Let’s practice the Japanese you need and build the confidence to use it in real life.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I have seen Noriko work with students who felt discouraged because they could not understand something or were afraid of making mistakes.
She never makes students feel embarrassed about what they cannot do. Instead, she helps them recognise their strengths and the progress they have already made.
Noriko encourages students patiently and gives them the confidence to try again. She has a special ability to bring out their motivation, curiosity and desire to improve.
With more than five years of experience teaching mathematics online to primary and secondary school students, she knows how to explain difficult ideas clearly and break them down into manageable steps.
Noriko creates a calm and supportive learning environment where students can learn at their own pace. She is the kind of teacher who helps students believe in themselves and continue learning with confidence.With more than five years of experience teaching mathematics to primary and secondary school students, Noriko is highly experienced in working with children and understands how to keep them engaged throughout a lesson.
Her lessons are thoughtfully structured, and she makes careful adjustments to help students stay focused without feeling pressured.
Some lessons for children can be entertaining but offer little meaningful learning. Noriko’s lessons are different. She helps children enjoy learning while also giving them a genuine sense of progress and achievement.
She makes sure that students are not simply having fun, but are also gaining useful knowledge and skills that they can apply with confidence.
What I appreciate most about her teaching style is her ability to identify what is truly important for each student, including their strengths, weaknesses and areas of uncertainty.
She pays close attention to facial expressions, tone of voice and small changes in a student’s reactions, even through a screen. Based on what she notices, she adjusts her explanations, pace and activities so that each student receives the most suitable support.
Noriko is patient, sincere and highly professional. I strongly recommend her Japanese lessons for primary and secondary school students who need thoughtful, effective and personalised support.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- US$22
Pack prices
- 5h: US$109
- 10h: US$219
online
- US$22/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Noriko will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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