Are you interested in learning Japanese but not sure how to start?
Have you visited Japan and wished you could speak Japanese more fluently?
Do you want to learn Hiragana and Kanji so that you can enjoy Japanese Manga?
にほんごをべんきょうしたいですか？

A native of Japan, Maya received Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Tokyo University of the Arts (東京芸術大学).
During her violin study at the Tokyo University of the Arts, she earned her music teaching certificate for middle and high schools in Japan (中学校及び高等学校教諭専修免許状).

Maya has 10 years of experience for tutoring Japanese language, offering private and small group lessons to students of all ages.
For the first time Japanese learner, she uses GENKI textbook (An integrated course in elementary Japanese) 3rd edition or Japanese for Busy People textbook 3rd edition.
Her Japanese lessons cover everything from vocabulary and grammar, to culture, custom, and fun conversation of course!
Maya's Japanese tutorings are available at her studio in Midtown West in NYC, also virtually at Takelessons.com.

Certifications
Japan Kanji Aptitude Test 3rd grade (日本漢字能力検定 3級) Jun 2018
Music teaching certificate for middle and high schools in Japan (中学校及び高等学校教諭専修免許状) Sep 1999

For more detials, please inquire via contact form.
初級〜中級日本語の指導、日本語会話、補習校の宿題等の指導も行っております。こちらからお問い合わせ下さい。