Structure is 99%, but It’s Context That Makes It Real—Miss the Context, Miss the Meaning!
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Japanese
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English
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Test Preparation
Structure is 99%, but It’s Context That Makes It Real—Miss the Context, Miss the Meaning!
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From JapanLiving in Halifax, Canada (07:45 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 18, 2021
InterestsScienceTravelFood
Japanese is NOT just about words and grammar—it’s about PERSPECTIVE, CULTURE, and the STORIES behind it all.
Too often, language is taught like a formula, disconnected from its DEEPER meaning. That’s why it feels confusing, why the rules don’t stick, and why it stops being fun. Does this sound familiar?
① Not knowing where to start
② Particles!
③ Conjugations
④ て-form
Without cultural and historical context, particles feel random, formalities rigid, and expressions meaningless.
In my lessons, I’ll help you see why Japanese works the way it does. Once you understand the “WHY,” everything clicks. It’s not just a language—it’s a way to think, connect, and experience life.
Me as a Teacher
I specialize in helping ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS to intermediate learners who feel STUCK or don’t know WHERE TO START. My lessons are LOGICAL and STRUCTURED, breaking Japanese into manageable pieces to build your confidence step by step.
I know the struggles—particles, conjugations, て forms—but I’ll show you not just “what” to use, but “WHY” it works. My focus is on real-world applications: mastering casual conversations, expressing opinions, and understanding cultural nuances.
Every mistake is a stepping stone. My teaching is clear, encouraging, and always tailored to your unique learning style.
My lessons & teaching style
I tailor my lessons to suit your needs! Each class is prepared according to your language goals, interests, and personality.
Regarding scheduling, I manage my availability across multiple platforms. On italki, I open availability slots about a week in advance and update them daily as the week progresses.
◉ CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY ◉
Please provide at least 24-hour notice to cancel or reschedule lessons.
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Certificates
teaching certificate - Verbling - 2020I've been teaching Japanese through this institue.
Certificate verified
Education
2002 - 2006
Bachelor’s - Policy ScienceRitsumeikan
Work Experience
2020 - Current
TeacherJapaneseOnlineClass.com - Halifax, CanadaI've been teaching Japanese language.
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Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
306 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Survival Japanese: Fast track to Fluency with Structure and BEYOND!
A1 - B1Language Essentials546 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 6% off
Japanese Conversation Class : Talk the Talk & Flow with Fluency
A2 - B2Conversation496 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 6% off
PARTICLEs & CONJUGATION Mastery: Crush the BIGGEST Japanese Challenges 【Particles | Verb Conjugation | Adjective Conjugation | てform】
B1 - C2Test Preparation674 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 6% off
"Improve Japanese IQ by Manga, Drama, and Anime" - Bridge the Gap Between Textbook & Real Japanese
B1 - C2Language Essentials721 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 6% off
Japanese for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS "Where do I even begin?"-Your Search for the Perfect Starting Point Ends Here!
A1 - A2Language Essentials541 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
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Intensive Grammar 【Discuss It Until It Clicks】From Complex to Crystal Clear
A2 - C1Test Preparation539 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 6% off
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200 Reviews
Benji
42 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had 1 hour lessons from Moto every week day for about 2-3 months and my Japanese dramatically improved. He is very friendly, playful, and encouraging! He adapted his lessons to my requirements, and there was never a time when we didn’t have things to talk about. He was always very prepared, and he was able to explain things to me with incredibly good English proficiency. Together we role-played, reviewed my diary entries, casually talked about different subjects, and practiced useful language skills like giving directions, making requests, etc. I always looked forward to our lessons together! At the end of the lessons, Moto will send a message with a bunch of the Japanese we practiced together, and this was great for reviewing after the lesson. Sometimes during the next lesson, we would review together to ensure I didn’t forget!
I highly recommend Moto as a Japanese language teacher, and I’m so glad we met and I had the opportunity to learn from him :)
Oct 18, 2024
エンエン
41 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm really appreciative of Moto先生’s help and support. Thanks to his tutoring I was able to ace my interview. He always gets what I'm trying to say right away and then shows me the best way to express it. Once again, I'm truly thankful to him. Without him I couldn't have done it. I'll keep learning with Moto先生 until I reach native speaker level, and even then, I'll probably still continue because talking with him is just so much fun!!! and his English is amazing. I feel like my English has gotten much better too.anyway what I want to say is that I just feel really lucky about all of this.
Jul 16, 2024
Daniel Pimentel
7 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
10/10. This is really a GREAT teacher. I am so happy I booked a session with him. I am about to book 1000 more. LITTERALY. With the great structure and teaching techniques of moto, I will be closer to my goals to speak and understand the amazing japanese language 😃
And his perfect english makes learning 100 times easier ⭐️
Jul 15, 2022
Doug Zuill
41 Japanese lessons
Moto is an excellent instructor. I have been studying with Moto for just under a year. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to start learning Japanese to work with Moto. He does a great job working with individuals and their specific needs. His approach is to build a framework of fundamentals and building upon that.
Jan 28, 2025
FRED BLUM
1 Japanese lesson
Fantastic teacher! Moto has a fantastic grasp of English grammar, which allows him to explain the Japanese grammar in my terms!
Jan 19, 2025
Arthur
12 Japanese lessons
Moto-sensei is a great teacher who not only patiently goes over the material with me but also offers very engaging examples and context about everything that he's teaching. Feels like I'm not only learning Japanese language but also learning details about Japanese culture that help me to contextualize when and how to use what he's teaching me.
Would highly recommend!