Misa

"I've been studying Japanese with Misa for the past eight months, and I can't recommend her enough. What started as a goal to learn enough Japanese to better enjoy my next trip to Japan has evolved into something much bigger. Thanks to Misa's engaging, structured, and genuinely fun lessons, I've already surpassed the level I originally hoped to reach. Japanese is a challenging language, and there have been plenty of times when I've felt discouraged by a difficult grammar point or complex topic. Misa always knows how to break things down, reinforce concepts through review and repetition, and build my confidence until everything clicks. Because of her patience, encouragement, and passion for teaching, my goals continue to grow. I started wanting to learn enough Japanese for travel, but now I have the confidence to keep learning until I become fluent. I genuinely look forward to every lesson and am incredibly grateful for the progress I've made with her guidance."

C.T., USA

"I've learned languages before, but each lesson with Misa truly feels like spending time with a close friend. We do a lot of laughing and she guides you through being able to describe your own life, your friends, your job, etc., in Japanese with ease. It very quickly starts to feel natural, and I'm so grateful for such a lovely teacher! We do use a textbook, but Misa is always flexible and adjusts to your needs. I moved to Japan nearly a year ago and it often feels more authentic to talk through social situations I'm in, how to navigate public transportation, chat with locals, use formal/informal verbs, everything in between. Also - Misa is the most flexible teacher ever and is always so kind when I need to reschedule last minute. It was the best decision ever to take lessons from Misa Sensei and I will be her student as long as she will have me!!"

E.H., UK

"Misa-san has been my tutor for over a year, and I feel like I've learned a lot since our lessons started. I appreciate her flexibility and patience because learning a new language, especially Japanese, is not easy. Thank you, Misa!"

S.K., USA

"I cannot stress enough how kind, hilarious, and detail-oriented Misa is with her students. I began taking travel Japanese lessons with her before a trip and was so impressed with how well she prepared me that I continued after I returned. Her lessons feel authentic for real Japanese conversations and are so engaging that it's easy to keep progressing. I'm truly thrilled with how much I've achieved with her!"

A.R., USA

"Misa Sensei is great at breaking down and explaining subtle nuances in Japanese. She customizes lessons specifically for my needs and keeps lessons fun."

J.M., USA