Japanese Wisdom!

Have you ever wanted to learn the secrets from the country of Zen? First you must learn the Japanese language. Learning Japanese helps you understand the Japanese way of life. We must aim high as Mt. Fuji!!!

What Skills Do I Teach?

Japanese Language:
Reading, writing, speaking, conversation (formal to informal)
Academic study (Beginner to Advanced)
JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency) preparation
Pronunciation and Articulation
Interpretation and Translation

Japanese Manner and Etiquette:
Japan has a very interesting culture!
You will learn the culturally appropriate behaviors including:
General manners/ etiquettes in public
Business manners
Table manners
Ceremonial manners

Singing in Japanese:
Let’s learn to sing a song in Japanese
Proper pronunciation and articulation to the melody

Japanese Traditional Arts:
Origami, Calligraphy, Tea ceremony
History and Philosophy
We will improve your artistic skills!

Language and Cultural Research:
You don’t need to study the language, I will assist you in your Research Project

Taking a Trip to Japan?
We will work together to make your trip the best experience possible!

Moving to Japan for School or Work?
I can help you with anything to prepare for the next chapter of your life!

Gift making?
Origami crafting, writing Zen words, kanji… I can help you to make very Japanese “one of a kind” gifts

Do I Have a Curriculum?
The textbook “Genki” is preferred and recommended, and other materials are provided via email or/and in lessons. I will customize the learning materials just for you! Or bringing materials you want to use is always welcomed as well!

My process:
Ideally, I suggest meeting once a week. I will email you the materials we will use. In lessons, I will be using a shared screen, whiteboard, and second camera for another angle when it’s needed.

What to expect at your first meeting?
I would like to know about YOU! That helps me to plan the study plans that suit you! In the first class, you can tell me about: What do you want to study with me? What is your motivation? What’s your goals? We can communicate via email before your first class.

Nozomi was born and raised in Gifu, Japan. From a very young age she had a passion for cross-cultural communication and understanding. She graduated with a bachelor degree in music from Nagoya University of Arts in Japan. Upon completing her degree, Nozomi moved across the ocean to Nashville, Tennessee with a dream to be a bridge between the American and Japanese cultures. Nozomi has worked as a Japanese tutor at Language Lab at Belmont University which she graduated with her second bachelor’s degree; this one in Visual Arts.

She loves all aspects of Japanese culture, especially in the area of art, music, history, philosophy, or religions. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience while teaching the language. Besides tutoring Japanese, her other passions are playing and making music, making art, dancing, acting, as well as learning other cultures from all over the world. She loves being in nature and playing with animals in her spare time.

Known for her ability to make studying fun and entertaining, word-of-mouth referrals have led her to be a tutor of Japanese language and culture throughout Tennessee. Now, she is very excited about the potential to work with you wherever you are through Video Wisdom!