Dr Mariko Fukasaka |UCL PhD in Public International Law
Welcome to my practice.
I offer personalised, deeply prepared one-to-one language tuition for academics, professionals, and individual learners in Central London and online. My goal is to provide warm, collaborative support at any stage of your language journey.
Whether you are learning your very first words for upcoming travel, or focusing on career milestones and advanced studies, learning your very first words for upcoming travel, every session is built entirely around your individual goals and pacing.
Rather than following rigid formulas, I pair second language acquisition theory with a deeply devoted, intuitive, and personal approach. Every session is shaped around your unique background, personality, learning style, and energy levels to make your learning as engaging, effective, and genuinely rewarding as possible.
My practice is built on enduring, multi-year relationships. The vast majority of my students remain with me for five to nine years, while others successfully graduate from the practice after achieving their milestones—such as securing academic placements or conquering the JLPT. I am deeply grateful for their trust and the generous reflections they have shared over the course of our journeys together. Additional independent, verified student reviews are available on Superprof.
Reflections from the Community
“Mariko is the most dedicated, knowledgeable and approachable Japanese teacher I’ve ever had. She tailors the content to my specific needs, and I’ve never had lessons that felt so personalised and truly relevant to my own individual learning goals… the progress I’ve made since studying with Mariko is truly astounding. I am very fortunate to have found her”
“She put an enormous amount of thought into every lesson, with materials always completely tailored to my level and needs… There was always a cup of tea waiting and the lessons never felt rushed. Beyond her teaching, she is just a genuinely warm and kind person. I always left feeling encouraged and motivated and made a lot of progress.”
“I studied for JLPT N1 with Mariko for just over a year and can wholeheartedly recommend her as an excellent Japanese teacher. Her English is extremely good, which helps when explaining the nuances of grammar and vocabulary at this level, and she clearly always prepares for lessons and homework in detail… For those interested in JLPT, she has specific knowledge of the exam.”
“I’ve been tutored by Mariko regularly since early 2023. I find her easy to talk to… interested in my progress, and attentive to detail. She’s already helped me pass a JLPT exam with flying colours and linguistically navigate a trip to Japan. Her lessons are structured around what you want to gain from them… content is always based on your needs and your feedback.”
Designed around your unique style and goals
Language learning is deeply personal, and there is no one-size-fits-all method. Rather than forcing your progress into a rigid framework, my goal is to design truly interactive, meaningful, and deeply supportive sessions for each student.
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