Hi, I’m Meg.

I am a native speaker of Japanese and an advanced English speaker. I still clearly remember how I felt when I went abroad for the first time as a university student. I was so overwhelmed by people speaking English fast at Heathrow airport that I felt like crying...at the same time, I got excited at the fact that I was broadening my world with the help of my English.

Since then, I’ve tried a variety of methods to improve my English, which actually helps me a lot when I teach Japanese learners with different backgrounds and goals. I know what kind of methods and materials work best for each learner, so I can help them deepen their understanding of Japanese efficiently.

Besides, I recognize similarities and differences between Japanese and English, so I can explain them in an easy to understand way.

Learning foreign languages enriches my life, so I’m passionate about teaching and supporting Japanese learners.

I am a qualified Japanese teacher and have given more than 4,000 lessons online since 2018.

I have completed the Japanese Teacher Training and passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test, or 日本語教育能力検定試験.

I received a BAgr and MAgr from Kyoto University and worked for an organic food cooperative after graduation. I have also passed EIKEN Grade 1, or 英検１級, and CAE, or Cambridge Advanced English. 

I have studied tea ceremony 茶道, calligraphy 書道, Kimono dressing 着付け, and Kimono making 和裁.

BIOGRAPHY

TESTIMONIALS

  • Meg sensei is an amazing Japanese teacher. She perfectly goes the same pace as I'm comfortable with.

    — C. T.

  • "I always enjoy the extra pictures and videos to further illustrate the traditions mentioned in the textbook!"

    — A.

  • "Each and every time I’ve come out feeling motivated and having a better idea of where I need to study more. Her lessons are perfectly customized for me and I always have a great time."

    — O.R.

  • "As always, Meg was the perfect speaking companion. Exactly what I needed and what I had asked for, no stuffing about. She doesn't shy away from correcting me or offering better options - but she never makes me feel stupid or embarrassed - it's always warm and compassionate. Recommend."

    - L. M.

  • "It really feels like I am making great progress, thanks to Meg’s help. She is very patient and explains the reason why a sentence is constructed a certain way. "

    — C.W.