“I've been learning Japanese with Emi for a couple of years and would not want to do it with anyone else! She makes every lesson so fun, introducing new grammar and vocabulary within wider contexts of Japanese life and culture, and is always happy to explain things as many times as you require, making the lessons super accessible to all students regardless of how fast they pick things up. She has a great energy and clearly loves what she does!”

“I've started learning Japanese with Sensei in 2020 and she has always been very patient, kind and supportive. The classes are well structured and interactive, Sensei is flexible and asks what we would like to focus on learning each year to adjust her program for us, which makes it a comfortable environment to practice and learn at my own pace. I like that I was able to also use my hobbies to practice with her, it makes it more personal and fun throughout the years. I'm a big fan of J-pop and Sensei has incorporated this in her classes when I booked private lessons. I enjoy that she is always approachable to answer questions, and makes thematic lessons to learn more about Japanese culture to vary a bit from classes that were focused solely on grammar. My goal was to learn enough Japanese to become independent when travelling to Japan when I attend concerts there. I am now able to handle casual conversations with friends who don't speak English, and planning on eventually passing JLPT 4. I'm very grateful to have been studying with her guidance and would recommend her to any student.”

“Emi's Japanese lessons are a great mix of relaxed and effective. She creates a comfortable learning environment, which makes speaking and asking questions easy. I appreciate how she reviews older material regularly, helping me retain what I’ve learned. Her lessons are very flexible and convenient, fitting easily into my schedule. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up on skills, she adjusts to your level and goals. I’ve made steady progress and always look forward to each session. Highly recommend her lessons for anyone learning Japanese!”

“I started studying Japanese with Emi nearly 2 years ago. I have gone from complete beginner level to upper elementary and even recently tried the JLPT N5 for the first time! Emi’s lessons are engaging and fun with an even mix of the four skills plus kana practice. I never thought I’d be able to read and chat in Japanese but Emi has helped me find confidence in both. She provides opportunities to practice and review as well as useful tips and guidance on self-study. She is a natural teacher, full of kindness and humour and gentle feedback.”

“I have been studying with Emi sensei for 2 years and every lesson is not only fantastic fun, but deeply enlightening. Sensei always goes above and beyond the recommended material and brings you to the heart of understanding Japanese history and culture. Sensei also adapts seamlessly to the needs of individual students, changing teaching methods and style where useful. We’ve enjoyed a variety of activities in our class, eg, kanji construction, quizzes, games, role play, reading and speaking practice with partners or the group. I struggled at first with reading but with Sensei’s encouragement, we are moving onto more complex grammar”

“I've been studying with Aya Sensei for nearly 6 years now - and I couldn't imagine learning from anyone else! Aya is extremely kind, encouraging, patient, and teaches in a way that is very clear and easy to understand.”