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02 · Instructors

Taught by people
who've walked the path.

先生
Portrait of Faiz Kareem, Instructor — Osaka University.
Instructor

Faiz Kareem

MEXT Research Scholar · NET/JRF Qualified · JLPT N1 Certified · B.A. & M.A. Japanese, JNU

A MEXT Research Scholar at Osaka University, Japan, NET/JRF qualified and JLPT N1 certified. He holds both a B.A. and M.A. in Japanese Language from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, and brings over 10 years of experience helping students build strong language proficiency, gain cultural insight, and confidently pursue academic and professional opportunities in India and Japan.

Portrait of Kaoru Hamauchi, Japanese Language Mentor.
Japanese Language Mentor

Kaoru Hamauchi

MBA · Government-certified · 20 years in IT sales

Kaoru Hamauchi is a government-certified Japanese language instructor with an MBA and over 20 years of experience in IT sales. She has extensive knowledge of Japanese corporate culture and is associated with The Japan Foundation, contributing to Japanese language education and international exchange. Passionate about teaching, she has guided learners across India, Indonesia, and Japan, helping them build practical language skills and cultural understanding.

Portrait of Dr. Zafar Faria, Academic Adviser.
Academic Adviser

Dr. Zafar Faria

Ph.D., University of Osaka · Instructor, Berkeley House (Japan Foundation)

Dr. Zafar Faria earned her Ph.D. from The University of Osaka, Japan, and brings extensive experience in Japanese language education and academic research. She has served as a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Science and a Lecturer at the International College, The University of Osaka. She also serves as an Instructor at Berkeley House (Japan Foundation Program). As an Academic Adviser at IchoLingua, she provides expert guidance in Japanese language education, academic development, and cross-cultural learning.

Portrait of Saba Syyed, Career Mentor.
Career Mentor

Saba Syyed

Founder, Talent-sphere · In collaboration with IchoLingua · 20+ years experience

An ambitious, dedicated, and compassionate career mentor with over 20 years of experience, Saba Syyed is passionate about providing the right guidance to students and professionals. She has empowered thousands of individuals through expert counselling, helping them make confident academic, career, and study-abroad decisions.

05 · Why IchoLingua

The four things
we do differently.

We started IchoLingua because the existing market sells either generic language apps or expensive in-person classes nowhere near an Indian student. Neither leads to a Japanese degree.

  1. A learner watching a teacher explain a concept on a desktop monitor.
    指導01 · Pedagogy

    Native + bilingual instructors, in one batch.

    Our trainers have real Japan work experience — they teach the language the way employers actually use it, then re-teach it in the structure an Indian learner expects.

  2. Top-down view of a study desk: laptop on a video call, notebook, coffee.
    時間02 · Schedule

    IST-first batches. 7–9 AM and 7–9 PM.

    100% online — learn from anywhere in India. IST-first batches at 7–9 AM and 7–9 PM so you never have to choose between work and class. Need a different slot? We also offer flexible timing as per student suitability — including Saturday/Sunday batches.

  3. A reader browsing tall shelves of Japanese books in a Tokyo bookshop.
    合格03 · Curriculum

    JLPT-targeted, not vibes-targeted.

    Career-focused, not theory-based. Every lesson maps to a JLPT grammar point AND a real workplace scenario. Mock papers every two weeks, scored by humans.

  4. A quiet Tokyo side street at night, neon karaoke signage on both sides.
    縁04 · Continuity

    We don't disappear after you pass the exam.

    Step-by-step guidance from language to job. We don't disappear after you pass — visa renewals, placement intros, the N1 push are all part of the same plan.

06 · Method

How a term
actually runs.

One repeatable loop, four moving parts. The whole thing is designed so a working professional in Bengaluru and an 18-year-old in Pune can both get to N3 inside a calendar year.

  1. 01

    Diagnostic call

    30 minutes. Honest assessment of your current Japanese, your timeline, and which level to start at — N5 or higher.

  2. 02

    Cohort match

    Eight students per batch. Matched on pace, target JLPT date, and IST window. You won't be the slowest or the fastest in the room.

  3. 03

    Live class + recorded review

    Two live sessions a week. Every class is recorded; rewatch within 30 days. Homework is reviewed by a human, not auto-graded.

  4. 04

    Bi-weekly mock JLPT

    Real exam papers, actual time limits, scored honestly. Mocks start in week three so the real test feels like the eighth one you've taken.

Mount Fuji and a red torii gate reflected in a calm lake beside a Tokyo skyline, cherry blossoms in bloom.
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