I use the Minna no Nihongo textbook by practicing a single grammar structure in each class. We practice repeating the structure many times so that you can use it confidently in everyday conversations. The important job for me is to create an atmosphere that helps you enjoy speaking and learning in the class—without worrying about making mistakes. And don't fret about Hiragana and Katakana—I include Romaji and English subtitles with the sentences in class.

For private lessons, whether you want to focus on Kanji, prepare for the Japanese Language Profiency Test (JLPT), or converse as much as possible, I will create lesson materials that are tailor-made for your needs.

Words are a means of communication; their most important role is to help you understand what the other person is saying and to help you express what you want to convey. Add to the mix students from different countries and cultures, and it makes for a fun, lively class. I try to make lessons so that, at the close of every class, you can honestly say, "Wow, I really enjoyed that."