Information About Yukako - Napier tutor

Personal Description:

Konnichiwa!
My name is Yukako, and I’m a native Japanese speaker who has been living in New Zealand for the past six years.
I enjoy sharing my language and culture while helping learners feel confident using Japanese in everyday situations.
In my free time, I practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which keeps me active and disciplined.
Whether you’re learning for travel, study, or personal interest, I aim to make lessons enjoyable and practical.

Tutoring Experience:

Although I’m new to formal tutoring, I’ve supported friends and language exchange partners with Japanese during my time in New Zealand.
I understand the challenges learners face and can explain grammar and vocabulary clearly, drawing from both my Japanese background and my experience adapting to life in NZ.

Tutoring Approach:

My lessons are flexible and adapted to your goals.
I focus strongly on conversation practice, with gentle corrections and encouragement to help you improve naturally.
For beginners, I introduce useful phrases and grammar step by step.
For more advanced learners, I emphasise fluency, natural expressions, and building confidence.
Above all, I want lessons to feel relaxed, supportive, and motivating.