Rie

Having learned some Japanese when I was working there as an expat, I wanted to revive my knowledge to keep my brain active now I am retired. Rie has pitched our weekly lesson just at the right spot. She is fun to work with and I look forward to the lessons. i am a casual learner who has forgotten a lot having passed Level 4 (now Level five ) of the JLPT some 20 years ago.

All my life I’ve been studying on my own on-and-off, but would always give up. I am so, so glad that I reached out to Rie. The lessons are always fun and I can see that I am actually making progress this time - it’s so rewarding!
Rie is very patient and encouraging, and celebrates what seems like the smallest things like me actually remembering and being able to read some katakana :) (she is very patient and understanding with that, as I am struggling with it). It makes me feel good knowing that my efforts are being recognised and encourages me to study harder.
We’ve had a few sessions now and I feel confident in saying that I absolutely have found the right tutor for me and I would absolutely recommend reaching out to Rie to anyone who is considering studying Japanese.
I appreciate the kindness, useful tips, interesting facts, patience and laughter during lessons. Every time the lesson finishes, I feel very motivated and cannot wait until our next one. :) Thank you!

I am very glad and thankful to have my lessons with Rie. She is a fun teacher, who is happy to provide context and answers to all my questions. I'm finding it hard to learn, but Rie is making it as easy as possible. I look forward to my lessons every week!

Subarashii,

I have been having regular lessons with Rie for nearly 3 months now. I was initially nervous about having lessons with a tutor. Rie has such an easy manner that I was immidiately put at ease, now our lessons are a high point of my week.

I established JLPT as a goal to work towards and Rie has been guiding me through a well structured program with that aim in mind. However my Japanese confidence as increased so quickly that I have now been able to accept a job teaching English in Japan starting next year.

Whilst I have conducted a lot of private study outside of sessions with Rie, this has been based on her advice and guidance. It is not unfair to say that without her I simply would not be in a position to move to Japan and start a wonderful new adventure.

Whatever your goal is I cannot recommend Rie highly enough!