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I have taken weekly Japanese lessons from Shin-Ya Sensei for the past six months. When I started, I knew less than a handful of Japanese words. I was intimidated by a new way of writing, different grammar structure, understanding rapid fire Japanese being spoken and speaking the language. I supplemented my lessons with daily Duolingo lessons. The combination has strengthened my vocabulary, understanding of the language and I can work my way through hiragana. I can’t recommend this teacher highly enough. He is encouraging, patient and has good sense of humor. I have no doubt, whether you are a total newbie, as I was, or already have a solid base in Japanese he will meet you were you are at, understand your goals and help you achieve them.

The lessons are enjoyable and highly educational. I've gained a lot from them. It's not the conventional approach to learning, but the teacher tailors the lessons to your interests, making them easy to grasp. As a student, I've struggled to memorize vocabulary. I attempted flashcards and various online apps, but they weren't very effective. Perhaps they weren't challenging enough. However, the teacher provided methods and tips that greatly aided my memorization. Additionally, the drills were particularly helpful. Despite being tired from work, I always eagerly anticipate his lessons. If you're curious, I highly recommend giving it a try! 😏

I have been learning Japanese with Shinya Sensei for exactly two years now and I just want to share a little bit about my experience. Every lesson has been really enjoyable. Shinya Sensei communicates clearly and his manner is friendly and relaxed. I also appreciate that Shinya Sensei uses different kinds of resources and that he will adapt the lesson according to my needs. Sensei also uses a shared Google Doc where he makes notes that I can review. I can also make sentences here and receive feedback. I can honestly say that I don’t find speaking Japanese easy and I am prone to getting nervous and having my mind go blank! However, Shinya Sensei is always patient and he encourages me to keep trying. He is also great at explaining things and he corrects my mistakes in a positive way. If you are looking for a Sensei who is professional, engaging, patient and fun - definitely book with Shinya Sensei. 先生、ありがとうございました。

このレッソンは天気をもっと話しました。日本の時計や古武道をはなしました。楽しかったでした。会話は尚難しいです。しばしば言葉を探しています。書くことはちょっと易しかったです。 今日もありがとうございました。

このレッソンは漢字を読みました。お先に漢字を勉強していましたので、この漢字は簡単でした。季節の会話は少し難しかった。でもしにゃ先生が手伝いましたので、もっと日本語を話しました。

Good to be back to learn after a few months' break! Enjoy the lesson as always!