| Name | Taeko T. Recommended |
|---|---|
| City | Victoria, BC |
| Teaching | Japanese |
| Native Language | Japanese |
| Originally From | Japan |
| Working With | Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels I Teach | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Lessons Take Place | My Home/Office, Online |
| Review Rating | |
| Hourly Rate | C$30 |
Hello. I’m a landed immigrant from Japan. I’ve studied how to teach at university in Japan. I’ve been teaching Japanese since 2003. I’m kind, friendly and patient.
I have certificates of teaching English (math and elementary school as well) in Japan and use the same technique to teach Japanese.
I started teaching Japanese at a language school in downtown in 2003. I was there for a few years before started teaching at home. I’ve been teaching mainly Canadian students, but also Asian and European students. I have helped students with high school Japanese, university Japanese and Japanese Proficiency Test level 2, 3 and 4 and survival Japanese. My ex-student took my lessons for 4 years.
My focus is speaking. With my intermediate students, we talk a lot in Japanese. I cover reading in the lessons. Writing practice is your homework. I also like using songs to help you memorize some Japanese words, which many students like them, but you don’t need to sing them if you don’t like.
上級者とは新聞を読みます。
I welcome you on Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning in December only. You can catch up with your classmates during winter break!
Please come to my house if possible. If I’m visiting your place, bus transportation fee ($5) will be added. Depends on the location, I may not be able to come to your place.
If your place is too far from my house, online lesson is available.
Taeko is very personable and flexible. Would think she’d be a good got for anyone!
I took Taeko's lessons for a year and eight months, and had an excellent experience. Learning a language is obviously difficult, and Taeko understands this and is always patient, which made me feel comfortable attempting to speak the language even when I knew I was bound to make plenty of mistakes. Her lessons were always well-prepared and personalized, and she was very accommodating if my schedule ever required me to reschedule or cancel a lesson. She has a beautiful home, and even offers hot tea (iced in summer)! I would highly, highly recommend Taeko's lessons!
Taeko. T has been an amazing tutor. Honestly one of the best tutors I ever had. She's friendly, patient and very intelligent. Thanks to her, my understanding of the Japanese language has improved and my marks in my Japanese class have risen. I'd recommend her to anyone who needs help or is interested in learning Japanese.
Taeko is a friendly, patient, and excellent Japanese teacher. I took Japanese lessons with her for roughly 7 months and learned a lot from her. I'd highly recommend her for Japanese learners of all levels.
I had my lessons with her for a little over 2 and a half year until I have to relocate out of town due to work some five years ago. The format was one on one during that time and she was very kind and patience and was very adaptive to your needs in terms of lesson structure. When I moved out of town she even offered to have Skype lesson with me but unfortunately it just didn't work out due to my work hour changes. I would totally recommend this tutor if you are interested in starting/continuing your Japanese study.
I had Taeko sensei as my Japanese tutor for well over a year. What I like is that she is very well prepared in advance; I love her textbook Ganbatte!; she prepares worksheets; she gives homework; she modifies and adapts the lessons to my level (I'm a beginner); speaks mostly in Japanese slow enough, and will repeat or paraphrase when needed; she brings different materiel to supplement the lessons, such as games, Japanese objects, calendars, etc; she writes all the notes for me such as vocabulary, key sentences, kanji, grammar points; the setting is very quiet and private (in her own dining room), and she always offers a nice pot of tea. But must importantly, she is very friendly and super easy to work with. You'll like her too.
Taeko is gracious, enthusiastic and I loved the sessions. It really helped me to be prepared for my travels in Japan. She serves tea with the lesson. She’s very good.
Taeko is a patient and motivated teacher- happy to answer questions, and rewards curiosity and vigor. Highly recommended!
Very committed and dedicated teacher, Taeko sensei always prepare her classes ahead of time and will teach you exactly what you need cording to your level and reason you want to learn, she always welcome me with a very positive atitude and a delicious cup of macha tea. I recommend rather you are a Japanese student with lots of experience or if you are just a beginner. Thanks to her now I feel confident enough to go on my journey Japan and keep learning while living there
