Certified Native Teacher ● Online Worldwide

Speak
Japanese
beautifully.

Real Japanese for real life, guided by a native teacher who makes every lesson warm, clear, and genuinely fun. From your very first こんにちは to the confidence of true conversation.

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Conversation ● JLPT Prep ● Beginner Course ● Japan Trip Prep ● Culture ● Conversation ● JLPT Prep ● Beginner Course ● Japan Trip Prep ● Culture ●
About / はじめまして

Hello, I'm Suzu.

Suzu Sensei
CERTIFIED
NATIVE
先生

I'm Suzu, a certified native teacher. I know what it's like to study a language for years before it finally clicks, and that's exactly why I teach the way I do.

My path here wasn't a straight one. I'd trained to become a teacher, but what I really wanted was to live abroad. So at university I spent a year volunteering as a Japanese-language assistant in Australian public schools. It was there, watching a student's face light up the moment my words finally "got through," that I fell in love with teaching. I opened my online Japanese school that same year.

It's all built on one belief: everyone has strengths worth building on. So we go beyond textbooks, blending grammar with real conversation and the culture behind every word, until the language finally clicks and starts to feel like your own.

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Lessons / レッスン案内

Lessons built around you.

For anyone who loves Japanese, the language, the culture, maybe even the anime, and wants grammar to finally turn into real conversation. Especially useful around N2–N3, where lessons stop being "textbook." Every lesson here is one-on-one and paced to exactly where you are.

01

Conversation

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Speak from day one. Real, everyday Japanese that turns hesitation into confidence, so you can actually talk, not just translate in your head.

from $22 / hour
02

JLPT Prep

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Walk into the exam ready. A clear, proven plan for grammar, vocab, reading & listening, designed to get you that certificate, level by level.

from $28 / hour
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Beginner Course

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Never studied a word? Perfect. We start at zero: hiragana, katakana and your first real sentences, with zero pressure and lots of encouragement.

from $20 / hour
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Japan Trip Prep

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Travel like a local, not a tourist. The phrases, etiquette and confidence to order, ask, shop and connect, and make your trip unforgettable.

from $20 / hour
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Group Classes

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Learn together, stay motivated. Small groups of 2–4 where practice feels social, progress feels shared, and the price feels great.

from $14 / person
Levels / レベル別

Wherever you're starting.

Pricing / 料金プラン

Choose your pace.

Ebi Plan
for advanced learners
$180/month
¥29,000
  • 50min lesson
    1 lesson/week
  • Homework
  • Access to study materials
  • 25min counseling
Kani Plan
for beginners, traveling, JLPT
$360/month
¥58,000
  • 50min lesson
    2 lesson/week
  • Homework
  • Access to study materials
  • 25min counseling
Uni Plan
for beginners, JLPT, work, moving to JP
$540/month
¥85,000
  • 50min lesson
    3 lesson/week
  • Homework
  • Access to study materials
  • 25min counseling

Every journey starts with a free trial lesson: no card required. Lessons held online via Zoom, with secure payment by PayPal.

Students / 生徒の声

Stories worth sharing.

FAQ / よくある質問

Everything you're wondering.

What's a lesson actually like?+
Relaxed, friendly and focused on you. We mix conversation, clear explanations and gentle practice, then I send personalized notes and homework so every session moves you forward.
How long is each lesson?+
Each private lesson is 50 minutes, the sweet spot for staying focused and absorbing a lot. Prefer to go deeper? 80-minute sessions are available on request.
I'm a complete beginner. Is that okay?+
More than okay. It's my favorite place to start. Most of my students began at zero, with no hiragana and no experience. We take it step by step, and you'll surprise yourself.
What platform do you use?+
We meet online via Zoom. I share materials right on screen, and you'll get a recap with notes after every lesson.
Do you teach across time zones?+
Absolutely. I teach students all over the world with flexible slots throughout the day (Japan time), so we'll easily find a time that works for you.
How do I pay, and is the trial really free?+
Yes, your first trial lesson is genuinely free, with no card needed. After that, lessons and packs are paid securely in advance via PayPal. Simple and stress-free.
Contact / お問い合わせ

Message me, or book your free lesson.

Or reach out directly

suzujapaneseschool@gmail.com @suzu.sensei on Instagram LINE ID: @suzusensei
Mon–Sat · Flexible hours (JST)

Pick a date & time

Share a few details first, then choose whatever slot suits you, 30 relaxed minutes, held over Zoom.