Yui Sano
“Yui sensei teaches N2 and N1 students to speak fluently.”
Programs
Learn with a cohort, and actually finish.
Most people who try to learn Japanese on their own quit within a month.
Learning with a small group and a teacher gives you the motivation you need to finish.
Free Workshops
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Live learning
Why learning in a cohort works
Language is social. You can memorise vocabulary alone, but fluency only comes from real use. A small cohort gives you a safe place to learn and fail safely with a teacher providing guidance.
1
Accountability
A fixed schedule and peers help keep you consistent.
2
Consistent Practice
Answer questions and revise what you have learned with audio flash cards, exam drills, and more.
3
Immediate feedback
A native teacher corrects mistakes in the moment.
4
Shared momentum
Learning alongside others makes it harder to quit.
Live session
N3 総合コース · 第8課 文法
この問題に答えてください
Sensei
面白い！
Maria
ちょっと難しい…
Yui
わかりました
Victor
hanayoku
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設問 4 / 10
問題 4 — 文法・空欄補充
毎日練習した（ ）、上手に話せるようになった。
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せいで
19%
3名
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うちに
12%
2名
3
おかげで
56%
9名
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ために
12%
2名
スマホで参加 — hanayoku.com/live
先生、「ように」はどう読みますか。発音がむずかしいです。
Student voice
0:07
「ように」は「よーに」のように、少し長く言います。口を小さくして、ゆっくり言ってみましょう。
Teacher voice
0:12
Mika-sensei knows this is part of your speaking goal for the week.
Your teacher is there between lessons, too.
Stuck on a grammar point, pronunciation, or what to study next? Send a question, recording, or screenshot. Your teacher replies with context from your plan.
Meet your cohort teachers.
Our cohorts are led by native Japanese teachers. You learn what they actually use every day.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Every live session is recorded and uploaded within the day. You can watch it later, do the homework, and ask questions in the group chat.
Some of our courses focus on practical Japanese you can use right away, such as words you can use at shops, restaurants, and at work.
Other courses do target JLPT exam preparation.
60 to 90mins for the live session depending on the course, plus about 15 to 30 minutes if homework is given.
In a cohort, a teacher teaches each session live so you get better understanding of the topic and get ask questions in real time.
You also have a fixed schedule, which most people need to actually show up and complete their courses.
For some courses, such as the JLPT Prep courses, homework will be assigned to help you practice and get ready for the exams.
When you have quyestions, there is also a group chat where you can ask your teacher questions anytime. Our staff and the teacher will check the daily to ensure that all questions are answered.
Yes. We provide an invoice and a completion certificate at
the end of the cohort. If you need any form of documentation
to help with your expense claims, please let us know and we
will be happy to help.
Anyone who wants structured live practice with a teacher and a small group.
Most students are working professionals learning Japanese for their next trip, JLPT exams, or planning to move to Japan.
Just a computer or a phone with Zoom. We send the link before every session.
A quiet place and headphones help, but many students join from their home or a cafe.
Each course has their own refund policy, but in general, you can request a full refund 10 days before a cohort starts, minus any fees from our payment processor, Stripe.