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Moto Happy Tutor

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Japanese
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Japanese
Native
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English
C2

About Me

Japanese is NOT just about words and grammar—it’s about PERSPECTIVE, CULTURE, and the STORIES behind it all.

Too often, language is taught like a formula, disconnected from its DEEPER meaning. That’s why it feels confusing, why the rules don’t stick, and why it stops being fun. Does this sound familiar?

① Not knowing where to start
② Particles!
③ Conjugations
④ て-form

Without cultural and historical context, particles feel random, formalities rigid, and expressions meaningless.

In my lessons, I’ll help you see why Japanese works the way it does. Once you understand the “WHY,” everything clicks. It’s not just a language—it’s a way to think, connect, and experience life.

Teaching Japanese is not my work, it is my PASSION. It always makes me very happy when I meet people who are interested in my language.

I tailor my lessons to suit you! I prepare each class according to your language needs as well as your interests and personality.

Me as a Teacher:

I specialize in helping ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS to intermediate learners who feel STUCK or don’t know WHERE TO START. My lessons are LOGICAL and STRUCTURED, breaking Japanese into manageable pieces to build your confidence step by step.

I know the struggles—particles, conjugations, て forms—but I’ll show you not just “what” to use, but “WHY” it works. My focus is on real-world applications: mastering casual conversations, expressing opinions, and understanding cultural nuances.

Every mistake is a stepping stone. My teaching is clear, encouraging, and always tailored to your unique learning style.

In my lessons, we focus on three steps: understanding structure, exploring culture, and building instincts for natural communication. No more random memorization—everything we do will connect to a clear goal.

How we proceed
1) Please feel free to message me with your level and aims, then I make a plan for you.
2) While doing trial lessons, I will tailor my lesson to cater to your needs.
3) If you like the trial, let's start full lessons with me.

I can help you with
• Conversational Japanese
• Listening
• Pronunciation
• Vocabularies
•Phrases, expressions, and slangs
• Formal and informal conversation
• Reading (you will read articles and I will correct your mistakes)

Regarding scheduling, I manage my availability across multiple platforms. On Verbling, I display availability one week at a time, but I update my schedule daily as the week progresses. Hopefully, we can find a suitable time within that timeframe, but if not, please feel free to let me know your preferred time.

◉ CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY ◉ Please read before booking ◉
★ If you are more than 15 minutes late, the lesson will be treated as a no-show. And no refund will be given.
★ At least 24-hour notice should be given for a lesson to be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Teacher Stats

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Schedule

February 27, 2025 - March 6, 2025

All times listed are in your local timezone
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GMT+0000
Thu
02/27/2025
Fri
02/28/2025
Sat
03/01/2025
Sun
03/02/2025
Mon
03/03/2025
Tue
03/04/2025
Wed
03/05/2025
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM

Teaching Expertise

Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Standard Japanese

Résumé

schoolEducation

2002 - 2006
B.A.
Ritsumeikan University - Kyoto

briefcaseWork Experience

2017
Japanese Teacher
Canada and online
Japanese Conversation
2012
通訳兼ツアーオペレーター

diploma_2Certifications

2011
Certificate of Proficiency in Radio
Industrial Canada - Ontario, Canada
Language Proficiency Level 6 (the highest)
2005
英検準1級
公益財団法人 日本英語検定協会 - 京都

Ratings

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434
Fun
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229
Excellent Materials
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334
Great Conversation
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21
Exam Coach
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8
Business Expert
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13
Writing Coach
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371
Great for Beginners
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223
Great for Intermediate
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8
Great for Advanced
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26
Accent Reduction
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13
Tech Savvy
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158
Goes the Extra Mile
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323
Grammar Expert
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5
Great for medical professionals
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301
Cultural Insights

5.0 Average

555 ratings, 53 students
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January 29, 2022 • Lessons: 82
You should study with Moto-san, his English proficiency far exceeds the average Japanese instructor. If you have specific and detailed questions he is able to understand and answer in a way that will leave you enlightened! Also his energy is the best, I am always happy when I meet with him.
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January 29, 2022 • Lessons: 82
You should study with Moto-san, his English proficiency far exceeds the average Japanese instructor. If you have specific and detailed questions he is able to understand and answer in a way that will leave you enlightened! Also his energy is the best, I am always happy when I meet with him.
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October 24, 2020 • Lessons: 50
I had my first regular class with Moto sensei today. It was great. We reviewed what we learned in the trial lesson and worked through some new material. He is very patient. I look forward to more classes.
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