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Hinako
- Rate $13
- Response 1h

$13/h
1st lesson free
- Japanese
- Japanese speaking
- Japanese Vocabulary
- Japanese listening
- Japanese accent reduction
If you want to move from “I’m scared to speak” to “I can actually say this!”, I’d love to support you. / Genki / JLPT N5 - N4 / Conversation /
- Japanese
- Japanese speaking
- Japanese Vocabulary
- Japanese listening
- Japanese accent reduction
Lesson location
About Hinako
Hi, I’m Hinako.
I’m originally from Hokkaido, Japan, and I’ve also spent time living in Chile last year.
Experiencing different cultures and languages has deeply influenced the way I teach. I understand what it feels like to navigate life in another language — not just in a classroom, but in real, everyday situations.
What makes me different as a teacher is that I focus on the emotional side of learning as much as the academic side. Language learning is not only about grammar — it’s about confidence, identity, and connection.
I love using Japanese as a bridge between cultures. In my lessons, learning is not one-sided — we share experiences, compare cultures, and discover new ways of seeing the world together.
About the lesson
- Middle School
- Adult Education
- Masters
- +5
levels :
Middle School
Adult Education
Masters
Beginner
Intermediate
ILR Level 5
ILR Level 4
ILR Level 3
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I have been teaching Japanese since March 2025 and will begin formal university training in Japanese language education this year.
Over the past year, I have worked closely with beginner learners who often feel nervous about speaking. Many of my students started with very little confidence, and one of my main goals is helping them move from “I understand, but I can’t speak” to “I can say this by myself.”
Rather than simply covering textbook content, I focus on how students process grammar and where confusion usually happens. I break down complex structures into clear and logical steps. This helps students feel secure and less overwhelmed.
Instead of focusing on perfect pronunciation, I prioritize communication. My goal is not to make students sound native immediately, but to help them express their thoughts clearly and confidently.
Mistakes are treated as part of growth, not something to fear.
I currently teach up to JLPT N4 level and am preparing to expand to N3.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
It’s the first time I’ve had such a personalised learning experience. Hinako is able to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses while considering your personal interests to make each lesson meaningful. Time flies in her classes because she knows how to make the most of every second. I’ve never found anything difficult to understand when Hinako explains it. She’s kind and professional, and it’s clear how much effort she puts into preparing each lesson. That’s why I highly recommend Hinako as a Japanese teacher.
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Rates
Rate
- $13
Pack rates
- 5h: $64
- 10h: $128
online
- $13/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Hinako will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 45mins
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