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You need GAKU if you
WANT TO STUDY THE BASICS OF READING, WRITING, LISTENING, AND SPEAKING.
WANT TO KNOW THE BASICS FOR TRAVELING.
WANT TO WORK IN JAPAN.
WANT TO PASS THE JLPT.
HAVE JAPANESE FAMILY (KIDS AND/OR PARTNERS) AND WANT TO PRACTICE JAPANESE.
WANT TO LIVE IN JAPAN.
学- GAKU -Online Japanese tutor
GAKU offers a distinctive approach to teaching "living Japanese" by providing personalized lessons tailored to each student's needs. Unlike conventional textbooks, our curriculum integrates authentic materials such as videos and news articles, reflecting how native speakers use Japanese in real-life situations.
For students preparing for travel, we place a strong emphasis on kanji commonly found on road signs, information boards, and restaurant menus—ensuring they acquire language skills directly applicable to their experiences in Japan. Through the use of practical, real-world examples, students gain valuable knowledge that is both immediately useful and relevant to their journey.
Japanese Tutor
Seito Sakamoto
With a strong background in language education,
Seito Sakamoto holds a Master of Arts in Teaching
International Languages from Chico State University.
His expertise in Japanese instruction is backed by two years of experience as a Japanese tutor at the university's Student Learning Center, where he dedicated over 500 hours to teaching more than 125 students. Additionally, he co-founded the Japanese Conversation Hours at Chico State, an initiative that brought together 20–30 students weekly for immersive language practice.
Beyond academia, Seito has a TESOL certification and international teaching experience, having volunteered in Vietnam to teach English to kindergarten students and hotel employees while developing lesson plans tailored to their needs. His qualifications are further supported by an official letter of recommendation from his supervisor at the Student Learning Center.
Message from Sakamoto Sensei
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First, let’s begin by watching the video in the lesson as an example for some of my students. You might find out what you can learn in GAKU. And let's listen to the students' feedback on this GAKU in the video. This is the factual feedback on what students think about GAKU.
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Student's Evaluation
Feedback from other students
Sourced by Student Learning Center, Chico State, March 14th, 2024
Professor's Evaluation
Let's watch Dr. Daniel Mills, who holds a Master of Science in Education and TESOL Doctor of Education for Instructional Technology. He is also taking GAKU to practice grammar for the JLPT N2.This will allow you to see how GAKU provides an effective and valuable approach to learning Japanese. Additionally, please review the letter of recommendation from Catherine D'Agostini, who served as Seito's supervisor at the Student Learning Center at Chico State University.
Dr. Daniel Mills
From: California, USA
Study content: JLPT 2 grammar
Final goal: to pass JLPT 2
