My name is Maria. I have been teaching Japanese for 3 years, my current level is N3.
I have gone all the way from Hiragana to reading news and dialogues with native speakers, so I understand well what difficulties beginners face and how to overcome them gently. Organization of lessons and teaching style:
My lessons are held online and last 50 minutes - this is the optimal time to stay focused without overloading. Each lesson is structured as follows:
1. A brief review (repeating what was covered in the previous lesson),
2. A new topic (grammar / hieroglyphs / lexis),
3. Immediate practice (exercises, short dialogues),
4. Soft control of understanding. My style is friendly and supportive. I do not scold for mistakes but show how to correct them easily and with benefit. During lessons, we talk a lot, listen to short audios, pick up real phrases from anime, dramas, or everyday life. By the end of the course, you will be able to:
✔ Read and write Hiragana and Katakana without hesitation,
✔ Understand basic grammatical constructions,
✔ Make simple statements about yourself, your family, hobbies, plans for the day,
✔ Maintain a simple dialogue (greet, ask for directions, make a coffee order),
✔ Read short adapted texts and understand the essence. If you want to try - I invite you to a free trial lesson (20-30 minutes), during which we will get to know each other, determine your level, and make a learning plan.