Akiko Hayashi

Konnichiwa! I am a native Japanese-born and raised in Japan. I love teaching about Japan, its language and culture in Canada, and sharing my passion for the subject with my students. I have taught at all levels from Kindergarten to University throughout southern Vancouver Island, and am currently teaching at both Camosun College and the University of Victoria. I strive to offer a fulfilling and enjoyable learning experience, and it is my continued pleasure to teach at Camosun.

Courses taught/teaching:

• JAPN 100 Introduction to Japanese 1
• JAPN 101 Introduction to Japanese 2

Other institutions:

• Intensive beginner Japanese
• Intermediate Japanese I
• Intermediate Japanese II
• Professional Japanese (Business Japanese)
• Advanced comprehension and conversation
• Introduction to Japanese language and culture

Affiliation:

• International Association of Performing Language