Testimonial 5
“The course was incredibly interesting and stimulating. The professor is very engaging and she transmits the material very effectively. She answers even the silliest questions with a simile and often a laugh, and her answers help us to better understand the language and the culture.”
Anonymous JPN1902 A (winter 2007)
Testimonial 10
"Professor Kaku is one of the best teachers that I have ever had!"
Anonymous JNS101 fall 2009
Testimonial 6
“I loved this course….Being a student in Kaku-sensei’s class has been a joy- her stories about Japan and her life at home provided a lot of helpful insight….I’ll be signing up for part 3 if there is one!”
Anonymous JPN1902 A (winter 2007)
Testimonial 14
"Kaku sensei is always available for students to ask questions, and would frequently walk around during group work to talk to each person and see how they were doing. She seems genuinely involved in students' lives and is passionate about the subject matter. Definitely one of my favorite teachers this semester!"
Anonymous JNS 301 fall 2010
Testimonial 11
"The instructor is incredibly energetic and enjoys teaching the class quite a bit. Fun, caring, and enthusiastic."
Anonymous JNS101 fall 2009
Testimonial 8
“I find the lectures stimulating. Kaku-sensei is a very good teacher and she really tries very hard to make sure we understand the material. She gets very excited and is clearly a dedicated teacher. I like how she takes the time to teach us not only about Japanese language but she also adds in information about Japanese culture which is very interesting. Thank you!”
Anonymous JPN1901 A (Fall 2006)
Testimonial 15
"I love this instructor! Definitely one of my favorites. She is kind, explains things well, and genuinely loves to teach"
Anonymous JNS 301 fall 2010
Testimonial 12
"Yes, the instructor is a really nice person and is able to communicate to the class well. The entire class likes her a lot and she is very patient and will try to help those in need."
Anonymous JNS101 fall 2010
Testimonial 9
"Out of all my instructors this term Keiko sensei has by far been the most helpful to my academic career, she's quick to give a response to a student's concern for the materials covered in class both in and outside of class time. I look forward to learning under her instruction for the spring term of 2010."
Anonymous JNS101 fall 2009
Testimonial 4
“I love this course. I was lucky to have sensei two semesters in a row. She is a very good professor. This class is very engaging and fascinating. I feel like I’ve learned a lot. It’s very useful & well taught. It makes a big difference when you have a good prof. . Learning a new language is not easy, but when you are interested & engaged & have a good teacher, it makes it so much easier & makes students more successful in learning. I love all of the content, especially learning new things & learning about things in Japan.”
anonymous JPN1902 A (winter 2008)
All lessons are remote
Testimonial 13
"Kaku-sensei is an extremely personable instructor. Her unflaggingly cheerful demeanor makes the classroom environment much more conducive to learning, as her students are always aware that she is ready and willing to help us understand what we don't know. She'll definitely be missed next semester."
Anonymous JNS301 fall 2010
Testimonial 1
"Keiko-sensei taught our son Japanese language for a year when he was 5 years old at OJLS (Ottawa-Japanese language school). Our son was nervous coming in the class but Keiko-sensei welcomed our son with a warm smile. Her lesson was carried out in relaxed atmosphere and we were comfortable leaving our son in the class.
Keiko-sensei taught our son authentic proper Japanese and it was easy for very beginner learners of Japanese to understand. Our son always said that “I like Keiko-sensei because she is sweet and she makes sure that I understand what is taught in class”. Keiko-sensei made sure that our son learn Hiragana alphabet which is the very base of the Japanese language. She also made her class enjoyable by providing various materials that keeps our son motivated to keep learning Japanese. I remember our son was looking forward to come the class every week.
Our son obtained ‘Distinction’ in Japanese Language Exam in GCSE（General Certificate of Secondary Education）in the UK last year. We believe that what Keiko-sensei taught our son made it possible to obtain ‘Distinction’ in the Japanese language exam and we are grateful for this. If you are learning Japanese, we strongly recommend Keiko-sensei who is experienced and can be trusted. "
Nagisa James
"慶子先生には息子が５歳の時に１年間、OJLSで日本語を教えて頂きました。
緊張していた息子を暖かい笑顔で迎えて頂き、リラックスした雰囲気の中での授業は、安心して子供を任せられました。
先生の授業は初心者でも分かりやすく、綺麗な日本語を丁寧に教えて下さいました。
息子も「先生は優しくて、ゆっくり話して教えてくれるから好き。」といつも言っていました。
基本となる、ひらがなを忍耐強く教えて下さり、授業も盛りだくさんで、毎回楽しんで通っていた息子の顔が思い浮かびます。
お陰様で昨年は、イギリスのGCSE（General Certificate of Secondary Education）
Japanese Language Examで、Distinctionを取得しました。これは日本語の基礎を作って頂いた先生の教えの成果だと信じ、感謝しています。これから日本語を学ぶ方には、信頼出来、実績のある慶子先生を是非お勧めします"
なぎさ ジェーム
Testimonial 2
"We have known Keiko-sensei for many years. She taught our son at the Ottawa Japanese Languauge School for two years. She did an excellent job of giving him a good foundation in Japanese, and an interest in the language. Although it has been many years since he has had formal Japanese education, this early grounding has helped him to maintain his ability."
Steven Elder
Testimonial 3
"慶子先生にはオタワ日本語学校で私の娘が2004年より2年間、日本語を教えていただきました。慶子先生は初めての学校生活の娘を気遣い、それに日本語が母語ではない子である事にも配慮していただいたいて、大変感謝しております。娘は緊張することなく、楽しく勉強ができて、先生のクラスが待ち遠しいとよく言っていたものです。子供たちに優しい慶子先生に教えていただいたお陰で、娘はその後もずっと日本語に興味を持ち続けています。ティーンエージャになっている今は日本文化、日本生活に憧れています。日本語の読み書きにより力を入れたいという事で、彼女の希望を叶えるために来る秋より再び日本語学校に通う予定です。今回は慶子先生に教わる事ができなくて、大変残念ですが、先生のアメリカでのご活躍、確信しております。日本語を学びたい、日本語力をより強めたいと希望している学習者にとって、慶子先生に教わる事、大変ラッキーだと思います。"
朴正恩
Keiko-sensei taught our daughter Japanese for 2 years at the Ottawa-Japanese language school (OJLS) starting in 2004. Because it was our daughter’s first school experience, we were grateful that Keiko-sensei welcomed her and made sure she was comfortable in class. Moreover, Keiko-sensei paid special attention to our daughter whose first language was not Japanese.
Our daughter used to say that she was looking forward to Keiko-sensei’s class because she is welcoming and makes language learning fun. Thanks to Keiko-sensei who is very good with children, our daughter was kept motivated to learn Japanese. Our daughter is now a teenager and she admires Japanese culture and life in Japan. Because she wants to brush up more in her reading and writing in Japanese, she is going to go to Japanese school in this coming fall. We wish it was Keiko-sensei’s class. If you want to learn Japanese and/or improve your Japanese skill, you are lucky to have Keiko-sensei as a teacher.
Chong-Eun Park
All lessons are remote
Testimonial 7
“I found the class is well structured and the teacher is very knowledgeable. We always get answers to our questions, even if it exceeds the scope of the class…..ありがとう かくせんせい！”
Anonymous JNS1902 A (winter 2007)
eastside japanese