🗾Learn Japanese
with Maria Sensei🍣
🌸日本語を勉強しましょう！📚

Sensei

Maria

皆さん、こんにちは！
マリアと申します。よろしくお願いいたします。
一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう！
 
Learning Japanese can be incredibly challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding and fascinating languages to study!

For the past 15 years, I’ve immersed myself deeply in the language, culture, and life of Japan. My journey includes studying Oriental Studies at university, working as a translator for nearly a decade, and earning the JLPT N1 certificate. Throughout these years, I’ve also been teaching Japanese privately. Despite having many native Japanese-speaking friends, I continue to learn and improve my own skills, because I believe that growth never stops—no matter how much you’ve already achieved!

I strongly believe that practice is key when it comes to learning a foreign language. That’s why I focus on getting students out of their comfort zones by structuring lessons around speaking and translation exercises. It’s in these moments that the language truly becomes challenging—but also incredibly effective for your growth! I also use a lot of “real-life” materials—videos, news, and authentic examples of Japanese culture and life—to keep things engaging and relevant.
The curriculum is customized based on your personal goals and preferences.
I’d love to be your guide on this exciting journey of learning Japanese! 😊

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Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, my lessons are designed to help you improve quickly and effectively.

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  • Extend your roots!
    Here is a Japanese motivational quote I’d like to share: 何も咲かない寒い日は、下へ下へと根を伸ばせ。やがて大きな花が咲く。(なにもさかないさむいひは、したへしたへねをのばせ。やがておおきなはながさく) “On cold days when nothing blooms, extend your roots deeper and deeper. Eventually, a big flower will bloom.” This quote comes from Japanese athlete Naoko Takahashi, who won a gold medal in the marathon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. There are times when, in… Read more: Extend your roots!
  • New Website
    Welcome to My New Website! It has been a long time since I wanted to have my own website, and here it is! I’m so excited to finally have a space where I can share my passion for the Japanese language and culture with all of you. As a Japanese teacher and translator, my goal… Read more: New Website