Passionate PhD-educated Japanese language teacher with 30 years of experience. Available in London and globally online for GCSE, IB, A Levels, JLPT, university coursework, and adult business and hobby

Artour's knowledge of the Japanese language and culture is truly impressive, making each lesson both educational and enriching.

What sets Artour apart is his patience and ability to cater to students of varying levels. He has a remarkable talent for breaking down complex concepts into clear and concise explanations, ensuring they make sense to learners, regardless of their background or proficiency. His teaching approach is thoughtful and adaptive, making lessons engaging and accessible to all.

Studying with him has been a rewarding experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend his lessons to anyone eager to learn Japanese.

In the three years that I have worked with Artour between 2018 and 2021, I have experienced first-hand his in-depth knowledge of Japanese language that includes niches and areas many native speakers will definitely find commendable. His teaching skills and passion for the subject have motivated me to continue when things become difficult, and I would not have reached my linguistic goals without his guidance. Artour is also incredibly resourceful and organised in his lesson planning and delivery while keeping it flexible and personalised.

Back in the beginning of 2021, I made the decision to Learn Japanese, fluently. To do this, I know I have to be committed and will need a lot of help. I enrolled to an online group class and had used agencies to hire a tutor to help improve my Japanese. However, the online classes and tutor were both inadequate and was not going at my desired pace. There was a lack of structure, plan and progress in my Japanese. I also failed my JLPT level 5 exam in December 2022. Through all this, I was not deterred because I was very motivated. What I needed to do was put more effort in my search for a tutor who has vast experience and knows exactly how to help me achieve my goal of learning Japanese fluently. Thankfully, I found that person, Artour Mitski.

Today, in a space of a year, not only have I surpassed the JLPT5 level and closing in on my goal, but I am also now well on my way to level JLPT 4 (by the end of the year). It is all thanks to my Sensei (Artour).

I found my Sensei, Artour, on Superprof back in early January 2023 and met Sensei in person shortly after. As I was speaking to Sensei I knew I had found the right tutor to help me achieve my goals. I told Sensei what collateral I was using, how much time I was spending and the method in which I was learning. Sensei gave me exactly what I wanted, and needed, a roadmap on where to go, lessons to review how I am progressing and effective homework that will see me reach my goal. almost immediately progress was made. What Sensei does well is analyzing and detecting where I have been struggling and provides not only the method to achieve it but also vast collateral to use to get to where you need to go. Since January 2023, I spend 1 hour every week with Sensei, online. Sensei, over time, gradually developed the structure of my studies to get the best out studying a very demanding language.

In the space of a year, the following, not limited to, are my achievements thanks to sensei:

Listening:
Able to comfortably listen to audio collateral that has significantly improve my understanding of Japanese conversations.
Can understand many phrases and started to catch the pitch (to be able to catch the sounds that previously would just fly by).

Speaking:
Can now do some basic one-to-one conversation.
Can reading Japanese stories pretty well.

Reading:
Comfortable understand and read many Kanji.
Can read from articles and revision material at a much faster pace.

Writing:
Can now write Kanji and grammar in a very clear and presentable manner.
Know and understand many Kanji radicals and counters (there are many!).

I can tell you that it extremely difficulty finding the right tutor, let alone the Japanese language. I am sure I do not need to tell you that Japanese is a very difficult language to master, one of the hardest. If you are going to succeed, you will need to be very committed and very patient. That will be the key to success. If you are committed to learning Japanese, I would seriously recommend Sensei without hesitation. I am confident that in a couple of years’ time, I am going to master the Japanese langue and it will be thanks to Sensei’s help and guidance.

Mitski is a super dedicated tutor. Has so much knowledge on the Japanese langue and culture. He’s also extremely supportive in all aspects of studying and helps to motivate me. I’m always learning so much from our lessons.

Mitski Sensei is a highly motivated Japanese tutor of the greatest standard. He regularly deploys creative methods, that - although are novel, never betray the classical fundamentals of Japanese language teaching (Kanji in particular). I therefore highly recommend him for anyone keen to learn Japanese, as well as explore many deep and fascinating Japanese anthropological insights. Also, as a PhD scholar, he has often supported me on my current PhD journey, by providing useful insights from his own experience that help me better manage my own.

I learned Japanese from Dr Mitsuki for about six months in preparation for the exam. He is a consummate professional who consistently demonstrates mastery of learning objectives, and displays a genuine commitment to student success.
He also keeps information on various higher education programs in Japanese language education, therefore those who are thinking to study in Japan in the future would be beneficial to you.