Noriko ๐ธ Native Japanese Speaker ๐ธ Born and raised in Japan
๐๐ฌConversation๐ฐBeginner๐ง๐ฆKids756Japanese Sessions Completed
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Hello! ๐๐ป๐
๐ธ-๐ธ-๐ธ About Noriko ๐ธ-๐ธ-๐ธ
Home town : Yamagata, Japan ๐
It's famous for nature, hot springs- Mt.Zao and Ginzan-
onsen are pretty famous from Yamagata.โจ๏ธ
Also our soba noodles and "cold" ramen noodles are
just perfection you won't find anywhere! Guaranteed!!
Education: Graduated from 4-year University in Utah. (UVU)
Experience: I tutored Japanese while I was in college and I worked as
an English conversation teacher in Japan.
Where I live: I lived in Utah while I was going to school, but now I
reside in Southern California. (I do not live in Japan.)
๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ What you will get from my class ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ
- 1 on 1: You can start where you are at (or feel comfortable) and
learn at your own pace.๐๐ป
- Customized class: All my classes are customized for individual
needs and/or one's interests!
- FUN class: You will get a very friendly and easy to talk to
Japanese tutor!! ๐
-Achieving desired results in no time! ๐ฎ
- Some of my students have passed JLPT N2!!!๐๐
A lot of my students have already visited Japan๐พ -
achieved their 1st goals!, and they enjoyed their trips!!
๐๐ฌ Try my Trial class to find out how to start converse in Japanese right away!
ใ๐๐ฌ Conversation ๐ใ
๐๐๐๐๐ย Conversation ๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐ฌย Topic-based free talk to speak spontaneously!
๐๐ฌย Culture, Travel, Work, Life, and any other topics that interest
you!
๐๐ฌย Pronunciation Drills to clear up your confusions
๐๐ฌย Come in the classroom and make yourself at home!
ใ๐ฐBeginner๐ฐใ
Basic Class: (Level 1) will mainly focus on learning basic Japanese such as... (Genki Text book 3rd Ed. Lesson 1-2)
๐ฐRomanized Japanese,
๐ฐ Greetings
๐ฐ Numbers, Time, Age...
๐ฐ Hiragana,
๐ฐ Katakana
๐ฐ Pronunciation
๐ฐ Basic Grammar usage
๐ฐ Self-introduction: make your own self-introduction
At the end of Lesson 2,
๐๐ป-should be able to recognize Hiragana and Katakana.
๐๐ป -should be able to make simple present sentences.
๐๐ป -should be able to pronounce correctly
๐๐ป -should be able to know more cultural aspect of Japanese
culture!
Beginner 2: (Level 2) is the next course after the basic Japanese for beginners' course. In this course, students will have the opportunity for intensive practice with native tutor... Genki Text book 3rd Ed. Lesson 3-5
๐ฐ Traveling / direction
๐ฐ Basic daily usage of Japanese: Present, Future, Past
๐ฐ Ordering at Restaurant and Store.
๐ฐ Introduction to Kanji from Lesson 3
(no more Roma ji after Lesson 3)
๐ฐ Introduction to I-adjective and Na-adjective Conjugation.
At the end of Lesson 5,
โ๐ป - should be able to make simple affirmative / negative sentences
of present. future. and past.
โ๐ป -should be familiarized to more simple grammatical usage of
Japanese, such as inviting form -ใพใใใ๏ผ ใพใใใใ๏ผ
โ๐ป- should be able to read sentences mixed with Hiragana, Katakana
and Kanji.
โ๐ป- Lesson 3 on, at the end of each lesson, you will have a choice of
having a "free conversation" lesson ๐ (I think FC is my
students' favorite part- to see how much you've learned!)
ใ๐Intermediate๐ใ
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ใ๐ฅJLPT- Japanese Language Proficiency Test๐ฅใ
JLPT offers 5 different levels of tests (N5-N1).
There are consist of three areas in JLPT : we can work on all the areas or you choose the area you want to focus on working.
๐ Language knowledge: Grammar / Vocabulary
๐ Reading
๐ Listening
** Test dates **
๐นSunday July, 7th, 2024
๐นSunday, December, 1st, 2024
If you are planning of taking JLPT test OUT SIDE of Japan, you might want to make sure if they offer twice in a year (some places only offer once a year) If you are interested in finding out more information on JLPT, please go visit on their website: www.jlpt.jp
ใKidsใ
๐๐๐๐๐ย Japanese for kids (10-14) ๐๐๐๐๐
๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆย Have fun learning & speaking!
๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆย Become comfortable with Japanese and talk like a native!
๐จโ๐งโ๐งย Start learning today and become a fluent speaker!
๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Class will be short and fun: 25 minutes
** ages 12 and up can chose the length of the lesson: 25 minutes or
50 minutes.
๐ถย Come join My Trial Class! ๐ถ
What to expect in this 25-min trialโ
โก๏ธย Plot your learning journey with me!
โก๏ธย A detailed analysis of your current level
โก๏ธย A problem-solving mini-lesson
โก๏ธย Valuable learning methods to stop wasting time!
โ๏ธClassroom Rules โ
โ๏ธย Bring your pen and a notebook to collect useful expressions in class.
โ๏ธย Always check your connection and devices before class starts.
โ๏ธย Cancel the class 24 hours before class. If you have to cancel a class within 24 hours, be sure you notify me through Whatโs App/AT Chat
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102 Japanese course reviews
- Kevin HinesAug 31, 2024Class time goes by very quickly, almost as fast as a Meet & Greet! Wish we had time to cover more material.
- AnonymousJul 15, 2024Noriko ใใ makes class very comfortable, and I am always able to learn about about the Japanese language and Japanese culture when talking to her. I highly recommend you taking her class!
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Performance History
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Experiences
- 2018 - 2020 Imperial County Behavioral Health
Educations
2002 - 2006 Utah Valley University Behavioral Science Certificate Uploaded
Experiences
- 2018 - 2020 Imperial County Behavioral Health
Educations
2002 - 2006
Utah Valley UniversityBehavioral Science Certificate Uploaded
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Lesson duration
- The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
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Instructions
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Refund policy
- Please click โReport Issueโ if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
- If the teacher doesnโt respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.
How to book
- After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacherโs schedule.
- If โInstant Tutoringโ shows on the teacherโs profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
- If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
Lesson duration
- The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
- The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
- If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
Instructions
- Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click โMy Lessonsโ to find your class, click โGo to classโ, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
- You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
Refund policy
- Please click โReport Issueโ if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
- If the teacher doesnโt respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.