“I've been learning Japanese with Emi for a couple of years and would not want to do it with anyone else! She makes every lesson so fun, introducing new grammar and vocabulary within wider contexts of Japanese life and culture, and is always happy to explain things as many times as you require, making the lessons super accessible to all students regardless of how fast they pick things up. She has a great energy and clearly loves what she does!”

“Emi's Japanese lessons are a great mix of relaxed and effective. She creates a comfortable learning environment, which makes speaking and asking questions easy. I appreciate how she reviews older material regularly, helping me retain what I’ve learned. Her lessons are very flexible and convenient, fitting easily into my schedule. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up on skills, she adjusts to your level and goals. I’ve made steady progress and always look forward to each session. Highly recommend her lessons for anyone learning Japanese!”

“I started studying Japanese with Emi nearly 2 years ago. I have gone from complete beginner level to upper elementary and even recently tried the JLPT N5 for the first time! Emi’s lessons are engaging and fun with an even mix of the four skills plus kana practice. I never thought I’d be able to read and chat in Japanese but Emi has helped me find confidence in both. She provides opportunities to practice and review as well as useful tips and guidance on self-study. She is a natural teacher, full of kindness and humour and gentle feedback.”

“I have been studying with Emi sensei for 2 years and every lesson is not only fantastic fun, but deeply enlightening. Sensei always goes above and beyond the recommended material and brings you to the heart of understanding Japanese history and culture. Sensei also adapts seamlessly to the needs of individual students, changing teaching methods and style where useful. We’ve enjoyed a variety of activities in our class, eg, kanji construction, quizzes, games, role play, reading and speaking practice with partners or the group. I struggled at first with reading but with Sensei’s encouragement, we are moving onto more complex grammar”

“Emi is a very patient and understanding teacher; even though I missed a couple of lessons she was able to help me catch up.”