Japanese Language Teacher at Japonin(JOI)
YATABE Kumiko
谷田部 久美子
Qualifications & Background
● Japonin(JOI) instructor since 2011, 14 years of total teaching experience
● BA, Department of Japanese Painting, Tama Art University
● Completed the NAFL Japanese Teacher Training Program
● Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
Meet Your Teacher
Although my Japanese teaching experience has been solely at Japonin(JOI), I have worked with many students over the years.
In 2012, I launched a dedicated listening practice class (now called LRC) to help learners who struggle with listening comprehension due to limited exposure to natural, spoken Japanese. The class has been very well received by many students.
Lessons I Teach:
Message from Yatabe Sensei
FlexLessons – 50-minute Zoom classes (up to 7 students)
▸ LRC Training
The teacher reads a Japanese sentence aloud without showing the script, and the student repeats it.
It’s a simple exercise but surprisingly challenging.
This helps you strengthen your listening skills and also improve your pronunciation.
You will train your ability to instantly understand spoken Japanese.
English support is available.
Teacher’s Blog
Check out Yatabe Sensei’s blog! Enjoy learning about Japanese language and culture through engaging articles.
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