Yumi Takeuchi

Yumi Takeuchi, originally from Tochigi, Japan, received a master’s degree in Japanese Pedagogy from Indiana University Bloomington. She has taught Japanese language and culture at prestigious institutions including Middlebury College, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of California Davis.

Her research focuses on Japanese language acquisition and pedagogy, aiming to discover new methods to enhance language learning.

As an educator, Yumi believes that creating a friendly learning environment in a Japanese language class is essential for facilitating language acquisition, promoting cultural understanding, and nurturing students’ confidence and motivation.

Email: ytakeuch@utk.edu