HK
Native

Hana Kobayashi小林 花

Patient starter-friendly lessons — hiragana to first conversations

4.9

142 reviews

1,890

lessons taught

1

students

4 years

teaching

Meet Hana

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About Hana

Starting from zero is the bravest step, and it's my favourite one to teach. In our first month you'll read all the kana, order food, introduce yourself and survive a simple conversation — I promise. I use lots of pictures, gentle repetition and zero judgement. Many of my students are busy adults learning for travel or family; we go at your pace, always.

Speaks

Japanese · NativeEnglish · Intermediate B2

Teaches

N5N4ConversationJLPT Prep

Reviews

4.9

Based on 142 reviews

CD

Claire Dubois

Jul 2026

I was terrified of my first lesson. Hana had me reading hiragana in two weeks and ordering ramen (in roleplay!) in a month. So, so patient.