Personal 1-on-1 Japanese lessons with a native Japanese teacher
From absolute beginner to business level. Personalised lessons tailored to your goals — conversation, JLPT, travel, or business Japanese.
Lessons are practical, friendly, and customised around your level, goals, and preferred learning style.
- 1-on-1 online lessons
- Book instantly via Calendly
- Absolute beginner friendly
- N5–N1 support
- Native Japanese teacher
- Fluent in English
Start your learning journey today!
book a 30min trial lesson for just £10

こんにちは、リスです。一緒に楽しく日本語を学びましょう!

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Bio
Native Japanese speaker, born and raised in Japan
As a native speaker born and raised in Japan I am able to help you understand the subtle nuances of Japanese grammar and vocabulary. As a fluent English speaker now living in Europe I am able to communicate clearly and effectively with English-speaking Japanese learners. I can teach in both English and Japanese, depending on your level and preference.
I studied education and English at an international university in Osaka, Japan, where I also took courses in Japanese language teaching. During my studies, I discovered how rewarding it is to support students in reaching their goals.
I have been teaching Japanese for almost four years now and I absolutely love what I do, and am extremely proud of all my students.

About lessons
Online lessons via Zoom, Google Meet or Discord
Lessons are conducted via Zoom, Google Meet or Discord depending on your preference. I usually keep my camera on, but you are welcome to join without a camera if you prefer.
Having your camera on can help me better understand your progress during the lesson, but it is not required.
Lessons
We work towards your language goals
Here are some common example goals my students work towards.
Absolute Beginner
- Hiragana and Katakana
- Basic Kanji
- Pronunciation and simple conversation
JLPT Preparation
- N5–N1 support
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Exam strategies
Conversation Practice
- Natural Japanese
- Free talk
- Topic-based speaking
Travel Japanese
- Short-term intensive lessons
- Real-life situations
- Customised for your trip
Business Japanese
- Business conversation
- Email writing
- Phone etiquette
- Business manners
- Honorifics
For beginners, I use the very popular Genki books (Genki 1 & 2), along with original materials. Bespoke homework and detailed feedback are provided after each lesson.
Price
Simple lesson pricing
Trial lesson (Limited to one per student)
Finding the right teacher is important; my trial lesson will give us a chance to make sure that I am the right fit for your learning goals.
Standard Lesson
Each lesson is a step towards reaching your language learning goals.
Risu recommends Genki 1 & 2
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This isn't a paid promotion or sponsorship, just a genuine recommendation. These books are very well known in the Japanese language learning community.
Booking
Start your learning journey today!
book a 30min trial lesson for just £10
FAQ
Common questions
Can beginners join?
Yes, absolutely! I support complete beginners using structured materials and simple conversation.
Can you help me get to N5?
Yes, I have a lot of experience helping people get to N5.
What materials do you use?
For beginners, I mainly use Genki 1 & 2, along with original materials.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes. You can cancel your lesson for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance.
How far in advance can I book?
You can book from 2 days in advance up to 60 days ahead.
Do you teach couples (groups of two)?
Multi-student sessions are in general less effective than one-on-one lessons; but if that is the direction you would like to go I would be happy to do my best to accommodate.

