{"id":50388,"date":"2026-10-26T12:39:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T04:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/himawari-edu.com\/?page_id=50388"},"modified":"2026-10-26T12:39:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T04:39:44","slug":"student-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/himawari-edu.com\/en\/student-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\nbody.page-id-50388 .pageHeader,body.page-id-50388 #bottomContact{display:none!important}\nbody.page-id-50388 .pageWid,body.page-id-50388 .editable{width:100%!important;max-width:none!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage{font-family:inherit;color:#29241f;background:#fff}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage *{box-sizing:border-box}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h1,body.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h2,body.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h3{background:none!important;border:0!important;padding:0!important;line-height:1.2!important;letter-spacing:0!important;color:#29241f!important}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h1:before,body.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h1:after,body.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h2:before,body.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h2:after,body.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h3:before,body.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h3:after{display:none!important}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h1{font-size:clamp(36px,4.3vw,60px)!important;max-width:900px;margin:18px 0 24px!important;font-weight:700!important}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px)!important;margin:0 0 24px!important;font-weight:700!important}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage h3{font-size:24px!important;margin:0 0 16px!important;font-weight:700!important}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage p,body.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage li{font-size:17px!important;line-height:1.8!important;font-weight:400!important;color:inherit!important;white-space:normal!important}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage p{margin:0 0 20px!important}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage strong{background:none!important;background-image:none!important}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage a{color:#865006}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-subpage img{max-width:100%;display:block}\nbody.page-id-50388 .hm-wrap{width:min(1120px,calc(100% - 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36px)}body.page-id-50388 .hm-pagehero{padding:36px 0 40px}body.page-id-50388 .hm-section{padding:44px 0}body.page-id-50388 .hm-grid,body.page-id-50388 .hm-grid.two,body.page-id-50388 .hm-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}body.page-id-50388 .hm-cardbody{padding:24px}body.page-id-50388 .hm-statrow{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}body.page-id-50388 .hm-founder-photo{height:300px}body.page-id-50388 .hm-pagehero .hm-lead{font-size:18px!important}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"hm-subpage\"><header class=\"hm-pagehero\"><div class=\"hm-wrap\"><p class=\"hm-breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/himawari-edu.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a> \/ Student Stories<\/p><p class=\"hm-kicker\">Himawari Education \u00b7 Online Japanese<\/p><h1>Student Stories<\/h1><p class=\"hm-lead\">See what our students value about learning at Himawari Education, from putting grammar into conversation to feeling more comfortable speaking.<\/p><\/div><\/header><section class=\"hm-section\"><div class=\"hm-wrap\"><div class=\"hm-prose\"><h2>In our students\u2019 own words<\/h2><p>These comments are translated from feedback shared by students across our school. They reflect individual learning experiences and are not limited to our English lesson pathway.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"hm-grid\"><article class=\"hm-card\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hm-profile\" src=\"https:\/\/himawari-edu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/frame01.webp\" alt=\"Yannie student profile\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hm-profile lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Yannie student profile\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/himawari-edu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/frame01.webp\"><div class=\"hm-cardbody\"><blockquote><p>\u201cWhat makes Katherine\u2019s lessons different is that we practise speaking after learning the grammar. Her corrections and advice help me understand how to express myself more naturally.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><p class=\"hm-author\">Yannie<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"hm-card\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hm-profile\" src=\"https:\/\/himawari-edu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/frame02.webp\" alt=\"Oliver student profile\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hm-profile lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Oliver student profile\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/himawari-edu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/frame02.webp\"><div class=\"hm-cardbody\"><blockquote><p>\u201cMy Japanese teacher adapts the lessons to my level and needs. The guidance on pronunciation, intonation and grammar has helped me sound more natural.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><p class=\"hm-author\">Oliver<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"hm-card\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hm-profile\" src=\"https:\/\/himawari-edu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/frame03.webp\" alt=\"Venus student profile\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hm-profile lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Venus student profile\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/himawari-edu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/frame03.webp\"><div class=\"hm-cardbody\"><blockquote><p>\u201cAfter three months of lessons, I am very grateful for the care my teacher puts into them. Every class feels like a relaxed, enjoyable conversation, without any pressure.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><p class=\"hm-author\">Venus<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"hm-section hm-soft\"><div class=\"hm-wrap\"><h2>What these experiences have in common<\/h2><div class=\"hm-grid\"><div><h3>Practice after explanation<\/h3><p>Learning a sentence pattern is a starting point. Speaking activities give you the chance to try it with support, so it becomes easier to use in a conversation.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>Feedback that helps<\/h3><p>A teacher can help you notice pronunciation, word choice and sentence patterns that are hard to spot on your own.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>Room to build confidence<\/h3><p>Patient teaching and a relaxed atmosphere can make it easier to ask questions, make mistakes and keep going.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"hm-section\"><div class=\"hm-wrap hm-prose\"><h2>Your goal may be different<\/h2><p>You do not need to share someone else\u2019s starting point. You might be learning your first Japanese words, preparing for travel or returning to the language after a break.<\/p><p>Tell us what you would like to do and what you currently find difficult. 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