Tomoko Oka
5.0
Australia•
6:44 PM (GMT+11:00)
Japanese
63
1,772
Japanese
63
1,772
Speaks
Japanese
Native
,English
C1
About Me
Hi, ともこです。I'm an experienced Japanese teacher and also a Japanese calligraphy artist.I was born and grew up in Japan, and I have been living in Australia for about 8 years. I love the beaches and natural landscapes here!
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I used to work at schools teaching English in Japan, and teaching Japanese in Australia. I run Japanese calligraphy workshops in Australia, too. I'm fluent in English, and can help explain Japanese grammar and vocabulary - great for beginners and for tricky advanced topics!
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I have been teaching Japanese for the past 6 years, and have helped my students at all levels - basic to advanced, including business Japanese. My classes are usually conversation-based and customised to my students' language needs, whether it be grammar, idioms, vocabulary, or pronunciation.
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If you have something specific you need to prepare for, such as an upcoming interview or presentation, I can definitely help you with that! I am also happy to answer any questions you have about material you are learning in other Japanese classes or by yourself, and help with document editing/proofreading.
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I want my class to be relaxed, casual and hopefully a bit of fun!
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-Fun conversation (all levels)
I was an assistant journalist, I love reading, I’m a Japanese calligraphy artist and a miso maker (hopefully you like miso soup!) I have so many things to share with you! I’m an Osaka person, which means I love joking around. I’ll correct your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, and explain if necessary (in English, if you like.)
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-Beginners GENKI 1&2
The lessons include conversation practice covering grammar and vocabulary you’ve studied. I have lots of my own worksheets to practice each grammar topic, so that you can master each grammar point quickly.
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-Intermediate TOBIRA, QUARTET
For students who are using “Tobira”, "Quartet", “An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese”, and for those preparing for JLPT N1-3.
For both Beginner and Intermediate lessons, I will give you homework for each lesson. We also discuss the next lesson plan at the end of each lesson, so if you have time, you can prepare by reading or completing the parts of the chapter you will learn for the next lesson. That way you will be able to learn much quicker, and we can have more conversation time, or practice parts that you found difficult.
I can also help you study for your JLPT, as I have a variety of exercise sheets and practice examinations for you to work on : )
I can explain and teach in English if necessary, or only in Japanese if you prefer : )
-Customised lessons
I provide tailored lessons for you, such as preparation for JLPT, text books you’re working with, preparation for travel, interview, presentations and document editing/proofreading... and more!
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I used to work at schools teaching English in Japan, and teaching Japanese in Australia. I run Japanese calligraphy workshops in Australia, too. I'm fluent in English, and can help explain Japanese grammar and vocabulary - great for beginners and for tricky advanced topics!
.
I have been teaching Japanese for the past 6 years, and have helped my students at all levels - basic to advanced, including business Japanese. My classes are usually conversation-based and customised to my students' language needs, whether it be grammar, idioms, vocabulary, or pronunciation.
.
If you have something specific you need to prepare for, such as an upcoming interview or presentation, I can definitely help you with that! I am also happy to answer any questions you have about material you are learning in other Japanese classes or by yourself, and help with document editing/proofreading.
.
I want my class to be relaxed, casual and hopefully a bit of fun!
.
-Fun conversation (all levels)
I was an assistant journalist, I love reading, I’m a Japanese calligraphy artist and a miso maker (hopefully you like miso soup!) I have so many things to share with you! I’m an Osaka person, which means I love joking around. I’ll correct your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, and explain if necessary (in English, if you like.)
.
-Beginners GENKI 1&2
The lessons include conversation practice covering grammar and vocabulary you’ve studied. I have lots of my own worksheets to practice each grammar topic, so that you can master each grammar point quickly.
.
-Intermediate TOBIRA, QUARTET
For students who are using “Tobira”, "Quartet", “An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese”, and for those preparing for JLPT N1-3.
For both Beginner and Intermediate lessons, I will give you homework for each lesson. We also discuss the next lesson plan at the end of each lesson, so if you have time, you can prepare by reading or completing the parts of the chapter you will learn for the next lesson. That way you will be able to learn much quicker, and we can have more conversation time, or practice parts that you found difficult.
I can also help you study for your JLPT, as I have a variety of exercise sheets and practice examinations for you to work on : )
I can explain and teach in English if necessary, or only in Japanese if you prefer : )
-Customised lessons
I provide tailored lessons for you, such as preparation for JLPT, text books you’re working with, preparation for travel, interview, presentations and document editing/proofreading... and more!
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
6 years ago 
98.00%1,772 
40.1 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
March 29, 2025 - April 5, 2025
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03/29/2025
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03/30/2025
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03/31/2025
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04/01/2025
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04/02/2025
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04/03/2025
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04/04/2025
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11:00 PM
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Osaka Ben
Standard Japanese
Résumé
Education
2000 - 2004
Work Experience
2011 - 2014
Japanese tutor
I tutored adults one-to-one in conversational Japanese The students were from Australia, Italy , Hong Kong and China. - Sydney, Australia
2010 - 2011
English Teacher
A public junior high school - Kobe
2007 - 2008
Japanese Teacher
A private school - Melbourne, Australia
2018 - 0
Japanese Teacher
Verbling - NSW, Australia
Academic Japanese, Business Japanese (including Keigo) , General Japanese, Japanese for Traveling, Casual Conversation
Certifications
2010 - 2011
2010 - 2011
2007 - 2009
Certificate of Completion of Program
Kyoto Bukkyo University - Kyoto, Japan
A certificate of completing English teacher's program
Ratings
657
Fun
536
Motivation Guru
581
Excellent Materials
781
Great Conversation
89
Exam Coach
49
Business Expert
126
Writing Coach
360
Great for Beginners
313
Great for Intermediate
91
Great for Advanced
155
Accent Reduction
158
Tech Savvy
483
Goes the Extra Mile
285
Grammar Expert
46
Great for medical professionals
463
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
1084 ratings, 63 students
January 31, 2021 • Lessons: 143
For anyone looking to learn Japanese, I wholeheartedly recommend choosing Tomoko-sensei as their teacher. In the past few months, thanks to her teaching, my Japanese abilities have significantly progressed. Because of her strong command of both English and Japanese, she easily explains nuanced language problems and questions in an understandable way. Whether you're a beginner student or an advanced student, she is always prepared with resources and worksheets to learn from and practice with. Her lessons are structured very similarly to a language school course, except you receive one on one attention. If you're looking to seriously improve your Japanese, Tomoko-sensei is the by far the best choice.
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March 31, 2020 • Lessons: 20
My husband and I are beginners and have had a great learning experience. Her English is good enough to explain as needed while she continues to build our Japanese language skills. She has a professional teaching structure but adds in cultural insights, creative and interesting materials, and home practice material. She is very patient and enthusiastic to continue to motivate us.
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