Exam Preparation

JLPT Preparation The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is held worldwide every year to evaluate and certify the proficiency in Japanese of primarily non-native speakers of Japanese. The test has been held annually since 1984. We can practice on the past exam papers, kanji list and grammar list based on your level. I can anaylseContinue reading “Exam Preparation”

Japanese Learning 3 Tips

Tip 1: Motivation !! What is your goal? Step 1 : Set your clear goal. This goal should be specific measurable, attainable and time frame for completion.  Example 1 : To be able to work for a Japanese company after I graduate from university in 2019. Example 2: To watch Manga and Anime without subtitle andContinue reading “Japanese Learning 3 Tips”

5 reasons why you learn Japanese:)

Despite being a difficult language to learn, Japanese is still a popular foreign language to learn. I had never thought deeply why so many people were interested in studying my native language until I started tutoring Japanese. I would like to share some of reasons why my students are interested in learning Japanese. Love Japanese cultureContinue reading “5 reasons why you learn Japanese:)”

How to use “すごい/sugoi”?

One of my students came across the question. I often heard the word “すごい/sugoi” while watching Japanese programme or TV shows. What does sugoi mean? What situation do you use it in? すごい has many meanings; amazing, wonderful and terrible. It can be used in positive and negative both ways as well as formal andContinue reading “How to use “すごい/sugoi”?”

Some Japanese writing tips for beginners

Hello everyone. I would like to share some Japanese writing tips.   Japanese Writing tip 1.   Do you know when to use the Japanese comma ” 、”?  It is used in the following scenarios: when there are two different words written in both kanji after conjunction words such as but, then etc.   ForContinue reading “Some Japanese writing tips for beginners”

Message from Your Japanese Tutor, Ayana

Hello all, I hope you and your family are doing well. Since isolation started in New Zealand, currently I am offering lessons via Zoom. I love my job and am committed to my students. I think for children and teenagers, continuing to take Japanese lessons can bring back a bit of that normal, everyday routine evenContinue reading “Message from Your Japanese Tutor, Ayana”

Success Story#2 ; I got a professional job offer in Tokyo, Japan!

Do you have a dream of working in Japan? If so, I can help you with your Japanese. When I was in high school in Japan, I dreamed of working overseas as well. I have many students who work in Japan. Also, I have helped some of my students prepare for job interviews in Japan.Continue reading “Success Story#2 ; I got a professional job offer in Tokyo, Japan!”

Success Story#1 ; High School Student.

I would like to share one of my lovely student’s success stories. She was struggling with NCEA Level 1 Japanese before coming to my lessons. She took my lesson twice a week during her school terms for 1 year. She brought her own school homework to my class, so we focused on it. I encouragedContinue reading “Success Story#1 ; High School Student.”

Success Story#3 ; We are enjoying very basic TV shows!

Do you have a dream of working or studying in Japan? If so, I can help you with your Japanese. When I was in high school in Japan, I had a dream of a doing a degree overseas. I would like to share my students’ success story. They are a married couple and the husbandContinue reading “Success Story#3 ; We are enjoying very basic TV shows!”

Japanese Grammar Online Course 【JLPT N2】

Sample Lesson Video What will you learn? Master vocabulary, expressions, and verb conjugations related to the JLPT N2 level. By practicing native’s pronunciation, students will be able to speak spoken in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree. Students will be able to read difficult sentences encountered in everyday situationsContinue reading “Japanese Grammar Online Course 【JLPT N2】”