👋 About Me

 Hello, I’m Nami Ichikawa (市川 奈美).
I’m a certified Japanese language teacher, teaching since 2018. I completed the 420-hour Advanced Japanese Teacher Training Course at the Japanese Language Institute.

Currently, I teach at:

• 🏛️ An embassy in Tokyo
   
• 🎓 A highly regarded Japanese language academy
   
• 🌍 A major international corporation
   

In addition, I work with private students online and in person—many of whom continue lessons with me long after their courses end. Because I can explain grammar and concepts in both English and Japanese, I support learners at every level.

• Daily conversation practice
   
• JLPT grammar & test prep
   
• Business Japanese & workplace communication
   
• Kanji & reading skills
   
• Accent & pronunciation training
   

I teach via Zoom or in person, and I create custom-made lessons based on your goals and interests.

 Textbooks are helpful, but if you study only from them, you’ll end up with Japanese that can feel unnatural.
In my lessons, I focus on practical, real-life Japanese using original materials tailored to your goals. This way, you’ll learn the Japanese you can actually use in your daily life, work, and social situations. 

 If you’re interested in private Japanese lessons, feel free to message me.
I guarantee your Japanese will improve! 🌸