Kaiwa (Japanese Conversation) with Teacher Mimi
Kaiwa (Japanese Conversation) with Teacher Mimi
A specialized conversation course for upper-beginner learners who are ready to sound less like a textbook and more like a native speaker. Learn useful expressions for the right moment and practice them directly with a native Japanese teacher in a relaxed, speaking-focused environment.
A practical way to sound more natural in Japanese conversation
This course helps learners expand their range of expressions, improve natural speaking flow, and become more confident using Japanese in everyday situations.
Native teacher guidance
Practice directly with Teacher Mimi to improve your pronunciation, intonation, and more natural expression choice.
Useful expressions only
Focus on phrases and speaking patterns you will actually use in Japan or with Japanese friends, not rare grammar.
Interactive roleplay practice
Build confidence by practicing real-life situations through conversation tasks and roleplay activities.
Small group speaking time
Enjoy personal feedback and more chances to speak in a supportive small-group class setting.
What students will experience in this conversation course
This course is designed for learners who can already hold a basic conversation but want to sound more flexible, more natural, and more expressive in real Japanese communication.
- ✓ Practice expressions that native speakers actually use in different everyday situations.
- ✓ Improve pronunciation and intonation directly with guidance from a native Japanese teacher.
- ✓ Focus on useful phrases instead of uncommon grammar that rarely appears in real conversation.
- ✓ Build confidence through interactive speaking practice and real-life roleplay activities.
- ✓ Receive more personal feedback in a small-group setting with plenty of speaking time.
- ✓ Strengthen practical communication skills so your Japanese sounds less textbook-like and more natural.
Natural, useful, and speaking-centered
Each lesson is designed to help students move beyond memorized patterns and use Japanese more flexibly, confidently, and naturally in conversation.
Pronunciation and intonation support
Students receive native-speaker guidance to refine how they sound and express themselves more naturally.
Situation-based expression practice
Learners explore the right phrase for the right moment so they can respond more naturally in real-life situations.
Confidence through active speaking
Roleplay and conversation activities help students connect words more effectively and build practical communication courage.
Best for learners who want more natural and flexible Japanese conversation
This course is ideal for learners who already know basic Japanese and want to sound more natural, more expressive, and more confident when speaking.
Upper-beginner learners
Great for students around the upper-beginner stage who can already hold basic conversation and want to level up their speaking.
Students who want native-like expressions
Perfect for learners who want to understand how Japanese speakers really talk in different situations.
Travelers and practical users
Helpful for students preparing for travel, work, or real interaction with Japanese speakers in daily life.
Learners who need a Tuesday night class
A strong fit for students looking for a conversation-focused schedule that works well on Tuesday evenings.
Learn with a teacher who values courage, connection, and practical communication
Hello, everyone. Nice to meet you. My name is Mimi. I have been living in the United States for over 20 years and currently reside in New York with my husband. Back in Japan, I taught English to learners from kindergarten to adults for eight years.
Today, I help expatriates settle into life in America by supporting real-life communication needs such as housing contracts, bank procedures, school and hospital interpretation, and home tutoring for children.
I believe language ability grows through the courage to speak. Rather than focusing only on grammar and vocabulary, my lessons emphasize practical communication and conversation practice so learners can connect words more effectively and understand each other better.
Speak Japanese more naturally with confidence and courage
Practice useful native-like expressions, improve your conversation flow, and build real speaking confidence with Teacher Mimi inside the JPLT Japanese Learning Gym.
What students can look forward to
- Useful real-life conversation expressions
- Native pronunciation and intonation guidance
- Roleplay and interactive speaking practice
- Learning at JPLT Metaverse Campus