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Yuriko
- Rate UGX 110,095
- Response 2h

UGX 110,095/hr
1st lesson free
- Japanese
- Japanese speaking
- Japanese vocabulary
- Japanese listening
- Japanese reading
Native Japanese Tutor | Practical Conversation for Adults | Everyday Life, Travel and Work
- Japanese
- Japanese speaking
- Japanese vocabulary
- Japanese listening
- Japanese reading
Lesson location
Recommended
Yuriko is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Yuriko
Hi, I’m Yuriko, a native Japanese speaker currently living in the U.S.
I was born and raised in Japan and lived there for most of my life. I also worked in Japan for more than 20 years, including customer service, office administration, and import/export-related work. Through my work and everyday life, I’ve had many opportunities to communicate with people in different situations, from casual conversations to professional settings.
I’m a friendly, patient, and easygoing teacher. I want my lessons to be a comfortable place where you can speak Japanese without worrying too much about making mistakes.
In my lessons, I’ll help you turn the Japanese you already know into Japanese you can actually use. We can practice expressing your thoughts naturally, and I’ll help you find more natural or appropriate ways to say what you want to say.
As someone who is now living in the U.S., I also understand what it feels like to communicate in a language that isn’t your native language. Sometimes you may understand more than you can say, or know the words but hesitate to use them. I understand that feeling.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy yoga, traveling, cooking, and watercolor painting, and I’m always happy to talk about your interests, too.
I hope to create a relaxed and welcoming space where you can enjoy speaking Japanese and gradually feel more comfortable expressing yourself.
About the lesson
- Intermediate
- Beginner level
- Elementary level
- +8
levels :
Intermediate
Beginner level
Elementary level
Intermediate level
Upper-Intermediate level
Beginner
University
Adult Education
Masters
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Advanced
- English
- Japanese
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Japanese
My lessons are for adults who want to use Japanese more naturally in real-life conversations.
Maybe you’ve studied Japanese for a while, but you still find it difficult to express yourself in a conversation. Or maybe you know what you want to say, but you’re not sure how a Japanese person would naturally say it.
That’s what we can work on together.
*What we can practice*
[Everyday Japanese & Conversation]
Talk about your daily life, hobbies, interests, and experiences while learning more natural expressions.
️ [Japanese for Travel]
Practice useful Japanese for restaurants, shopping, hotels, transportation, and other situations you may encounter in Japan.
[Practical Japanese for Work]
Practice polite and professional Japanese for communicating with Japanese coworkers, customers, or business partners.
[Natural & Polite Japanese]
Learn how to choose between casual, polite, and more formal expressions depending on the situation.
[Beginner-friendly]
Just starting Japanese? That’s okay, too. We can take it step by step at your own pace.
*My Lesson Style*
My lessons are relaxed and conversation-focused. We’ll spend plenty of time speaking Japanese, and I’ll explain vocabulary, expressions, or grammar when they are useful.
You can also bring questions like, “How would a Japanese person naturally say this?”
You don’t need to speak perfect Japanese. Making mistakes is part of learning!
Let’s turn the Japanese you know into Japanese you can actually use.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I highly recommend Yuriko as a Super Tutor. We first met as colleagues years ago, and we have stayed connected ever since. She stays with people through to the end. From my background in education, I can confidently say that she is someone you can trust. She is well suited to adult learners, travelers, and professionals who want practical Japanese for real-life situations.
How about taking your language goals to the next level and achieving them with Yuriko?I first met Yuriko more than ten years ago at a yoga studio in Japan, where she was working as an instructor.
As a complete beginner, I was impressed by how clearly and patiently she taught me. What stood out even more was the way she gave each student her full attention, adapting her guidance to their individual pace and level of understanding. Even then, I could see that Yuriko had a natural ability to teach and make people feel comfortable while learning.
Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to work with her professionally, even though we work in different fields. Yuriko is creative, thoughtful, and always looking for ways to make things better. She approaches challenges calmly, makes careful decisions, and follows through with a strong sense of responsibility. She is someone I know I can truly rely on.
Today, our relationship goes far beyond yoga or work, and she has become one of my closest friends.
Knowing her for more than ten years, I am confident that she will bring the same patience, care, and dedication to her Japanese lessons. Whether you are learning Japanese for the first time or hoping to improve your skills, Yuriko will take the time to understand your needs and support you throughout your learning journey. I highly recommend her as a trustworthy, caring, and dedicated Japanese tutor.I’ve known Yuriko since middle school, and she is one of the most patient and gentle people I know. Whenever I think of her, I always picture her warm smile—I have never seen her lose her temper. She is incredibly hardworking and dedicated. If Yuriko were my teacher, I know she would guide me with care and offer thoughtful, step-by-step follow-ups to help me reach my goals. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, reliable, and supportive Japanese tutor!
I have known Yuriko for over five years and have always been impressed by her patience, kindness, and dedication. As a Japanese tutor, she is knowledgeable and able to make learning Japanese approachable and enjoyable for students at different levels. Yuriko is patient and encouraging, and she takes the time to help others understand and feel comfortable learning. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a supportive, reliable, and knowledgeable Japanese tutor.
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Rates
Rate
- UGX 110,095
Pack prices
- 5h: UGX 550,477
- 10h: UGX 1,100,954
free lessons
The first free lesson with Yuriko will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 45mins
online
- UGX 110,095/hr
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