I highly recommend Saki as a Japanese teacher.
She consistently comes to class with well-prepared slides, ensuring that our lessons are organized and informative. Saki is incredibly adaptive; if something unexpected comes up, she seamlessly transitions to new topics without missing a beat.
Our lessons usually begin with open conversation, which then naturally leads into the prepared lesson materials, providing ample talking practice. Saki customizes each class to suit my specific needs and goals, making the learning experience highly personalized.
Beyond her professionalism, Saki is friendly, very encouraging, and maintains a positive attitude throughout our lessons. Her supportive teaching style has greatly boosted my confidence and progress in learning Japanese.

I have been taking lessons with Saki for about 3 years now. In those 3 years I have definitely improved a lot and have gained much more confidence in speaking Japanese. She is always encouraging me during the lessons and her way of teaching is very kind and patient. Saki also always makes the lessons seem fun even when they are difficult. I would recommend Saki to anyone trying to learn Japanese because you won’t find a teacher that cares more than she does!

I began taking lessons with Saki Sensei last year in November and throughout that time my lessons have been the most valuable learning tool I have found for studying Japanese. Nothing can compare to active speaking and listening practice when learning a new language. The way Saki Sensei structures lessons makes them challenging, engaging and immensely enjoyable. When I was in Japan earlier this year all of my friends mentioned how much my spoken Japanese had progressed since they last saw me and I owe that progress to Saki Sensei. I cannot recommend studying with her enough no matter your current Japanese level as without a doubt Saki Sensei’s lessons will help you reach a higher level.

I’ve been taking weekly lessons with Saki for 8 months in preparation for my upcoming 1st trip to Japan with my family. I look forward to my weekly lessons as Saki challenges me in a fun and engaging way. Not only do I learn the language skills and Hiragana, but also so much about Japanese culture. Saki is such a great and intelligent teacher and I plan to continue learning even after I return from Japan.

Like many people, I originally found Saki through her hilarious Japanese Instagram videos. I was having trouble with some conjugations, but Saki’s video made the point clear! From there, I decided to try her lessons. Saki is a fantastic teacher – always well-prepared and extremely knowledgeable! Anybody can learn vocabulary from a book like Genki; I wanted to learn about the culture behind the language. What sets Saki apart is her exceptional patience and adaptability. She tailors classes to ensure that I am always progressing while taking the time to answer my questions about daily life in Japan.
I feel very lucky to have Saki as a sensei and would highly recommend her to other students with a passion for Japan!
いつも本当にありがとうさきせんせい！

Saki’s teaching style is phenomenal! I have been doing sessions with Saki, once every 1-2 weeks, for nearly a year now and I feel much more confident in speaking. Previously I had worked with another tutor for over a year and had not grown much in my language abilities. I am so glad that I found Saki!
Saki does not simply provide conversational practice; she also introduces new grammar, vocabulary, is able to provide relevant cultural background information, and follows up with homework to reinforce what was learned that lesson. She presents information clearly and succinctly in a well-organized way using slides and graphics she has created herself.
On top of all of that, Saki is a wonderful person! She is kind, patient, and funny! She is very intelligent and, as a professional, I love being able to have complex conversations about society, psychology, education…even the mundane things such as insurance and healthcare organization!