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Takeshi M. 🇯🇵

Fun and smile-filled Japanese lessons for everyone!

ENG: Intermediate level

Registered Japanese Language Teacher

About me

Takeshi Matsuda
Hi, I'm Takeshi, currently living in Japan! I'm originally from Osaka, and now I live in Sapporo, Hokkaido. I completed a Japanese language teacher training program and hold the national certification as a Registered Japanese Language Teacher. Currently, I teach courses in teacher training and project management at a university, while also teaching Japanese at a language school. In the past, I've worked as a web writer, NGO operator, junior high school teacher, and even managed a takoyaki shop! My hobby is traveling, and I'm knowledgeable about history, culture, and geography. Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!

Courses and Pricing

Mini Pack (5 lessons)

$95

$19 / lesson

Growth Pack (10 lessons)

$170

$17 / lesson

Master Pack (15+ lessons)

From $225

$15 / lesson

*Rates may vary by instructor for specialized content. Details provided at quote.

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Student Reviews

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Jana Espinosa

Belize

Seina did an awesome job. Her enthusiasm and manner of teaching made it incredibly easy for me to learn. I think I walked out of the lesson with a lot of information considering it was a 25 minutes free-trial.

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R.Q.T

Perú

Nice teacher, very patient, kind and also he does his best to communicate with me in english, I really enjoyed this pre-lesson.

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Zineb Naoum

Italia

"I like it it’s very professional,and I think he is good at helping people to learn Japanese. I’m gonna do with him 4/6 lessons.ありがとうごさいます たけし"

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RS

Hyderabad, India

Takeshi San is an absolute gem! He was so sweet, patient and kind to me. He kept hyping me up and waiting for me to find the right words to speak in Japanese and proceeded to teach me some words and sentences which I didn't know of. Definitely some traits a teacher should have to reach their students. I truely enjoyed learning something new from him!

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LL

Springfield, IL United States

Takeshi introduced himself, I was able to understand the majority of time. He made me feel proud of my efforts in trying to understand. I’m glad I did a trial lesson and wouldn’t hesitate taking more.

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DD

Indonesia

It's very good, and the sensei makes me understand Japanese even more!

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Faar

Indonesia

Verry good, and fun, i like this lesson , i hope can to continue and have much money xixixixi Arigatou gozaimasu sensei

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Levai Ryo

Syria (damas)

Hes so kind and his speak/talk style is so great!!!

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Reya

Uzbekistan

My first lesson was really good. I really enjoyed it. Matsuda sensei did really great he teach me how to introduse myself. It was really unforgatebale lesson. ありがとございます せんせい!!

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Salsabila Safira'ilma Syandairy

Indonesia

Takeshi sensei super kind, and patient, good listener, giving me the proper explanation, giving me some tips on grammar as example バドミントンをする。And i know the new vocabulary to classify shamisen, koto, and wadaiko is called えんそう。It's giving best and excellent first impression to me.

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Nouf

Saudi Arabia

The trial lesson was amazing! Communicating with the teacher was very easy and enjoyable.

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MSF

Philippines

Very accomodating and friendly

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RG

California

I did not submit a review for January, but I would have given Takeshi-san 5 stars as well. In January, he helped me rebuild my confidence with listening and speaking. He also followed my expressed preferences, and focused the lessons on conversational practice, rather than textbook grammar. He also taught me vocabulary and kanji throughout the conversation. Takeshi-san's corrective feedback was always helpful, and was never frustrating. In February, I noticed that my listening and speaking had dramatically improved. When I listen to N3~N2 level Japanese podcasts, I can confidently follow along much better than before I started practicing with Takeshi-san and Kind Japanese. In my conversations with Takeshi-san, I also recognize that I am responding to his questions much faster and with more confidence than when I was in Japan last November. Most importantly, I feel like I can express more of my own authentic personality in my conversations with him, than I could before. I'm looking forward to continuing my practice!

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Abdoul Aziz

Nigeria

He was very nice and entertaining

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A

Bangladesh

I had a great first lesson. The teacher was kind, patient, and easy to understand. It made me feel comfortable and motivated to keep learning Japanese.

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VeRen

Indonesia

The teachings are easy to understand and the class atmosphere is very pleasant. Very active in asking questions. The teacher is kind and pleasant. Thank you Takeshi Sensi^^ ありがとう😉👍️

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Vince

Philippines

The free trial lesson was good, I had a chance to have a Japanese conversation with the sensei. It was fun and sensei was very friendly. ありがとうございます!

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Danielle Gan / Dani

Philippines

Class with Takeshi-san was very fun and encouraging! <3 It was worth making time to learn from him. <3