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Samantha R. Near Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha R.
70/hour

Near Berkeley, CA

Full-Stack Web Development Tutor and Instructor

I studied Japanese for over three years at Ohio State University's renowned East Asian Languages Department, have visited Japan several times, and my pronunciation regularly gets compliments from native speakers. I also have a robust level of knowledge about Japanese culture, history, writing systems,...

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5.0 (240)
70/hour
358 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Samantha’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 8:00 am UTC.

I studied Japanese for over three years at Ohio State University's renowned East Asian Languages Department, have visited Japan several times, and my pronunciation regularly gets compliments from native speakers. I also have a robust level of knowledge about Japanese culture, history, writing systems,...

Yumiko Y. Near Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yumiko Y.
50/hour

Near Berkeley, CA

Native Japanese speaker with 15+ years tutor experience.

I have 15+ years of tutoring experience.

5.0 (467)
50/hour
1,722 hours tutoring

I have 15+ years of tutoring experience.

Naomi K. Near Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Naomi K.
100/hour

Near Berkeley, CA

Native Japanese & English Speaker w/ 20+ years teaching experience!

I've worked cross-culturally between Japan and the US, in IT, Marketing, and Film and Media, where I spoke, wrote, created content in Japanese, and interacted with Japanese clients on a daily basis. Over the past 20+ years, I regularly travel to Japan for business, and have presented at trade shows,...

4.9 (38)
100/hour
140 hours tutoring

I've worked cross-culturally between Japan and the US, in IT, Marketing, and Film and Media, where I spoke, wrote, created content in Japanese, and interacted with Japanese clients on a daily basis. Over the past 20+ years, I regularly travel to Japan for business, and have presented at trade shows,...

Yuki Nathalie K. Near Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yuki Nathalie K.
80/hour

Near Berkeley, CA

Native French & Japanese Speaker w/ 10 Years Teaching Experience

I am a native Japanese speaker with an international upbringing. I studied Japanese literature and ancient Japanese grammar at the University of Geneva where I graduated with a License es Letters (equivalent to Bachelor of Arts degree). I then studied at the University of Tokyo for two years in a...

5.0 (213)
80/hour
518 hours tutoring

I am a native Japanese speaker with an international upbringing. I studied Japanese literature and ancient Japanese grammar at the University of Geneva where I graduated with a License es Letters (equivalent to Bachelor of Arts degree). I then studied at the University of Tokyo for two years in a...

Aki M. Near Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aki M.
60/hour

Near Berkeley, CA

Native Japanese language tutor

I was raised in Japan, and studied Japanese teaching methods at school in Tokyo. I have been teaching Japanese since 2013. I enjoy meeting new students and helping them to improve. My specialty is beginner's Japanese.

5.0 (279)
60/hour
812 hours tutoring

I was raised in Japan, and studied Japanese teaching methods at school in Tokyo. I have been teaching Japanese since 2013. I enjoy meeting new students and helping them to improve. My specialty is beginner's Japanese.

Nicholas A. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicholas A.
40/hour

Berkeley, CA

Tutor specializing in ESL and Japanese

I passed the Japanese CSET (California Subject Examinations for Teachers) in October 2016. I passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N2 in December 2015. I lived and worked in Japan for two years.

4.9 (18)
40/hour
64 hours tutoring

I passed the Japanese CSET (California Subject Examinations for Teachers) in October 2016. I passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N2 in December 2015. I lived and worked in Japan for two years.

Mikako E. Near Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mikako E.
45/hour

Near Berkeley, CA

Piano, Music Theory, Solfege, Ear training, and Composition

Mikako is a piano teacher and composer originally from Tokyo, Japan, with more than twenty-five years of teaching experience in both Japan and the United States. Coming from three generations of professional musicians, she grew up in an environment where music was part of daily life. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in...

5.0 (75)
45/hour
97 hours tutoring

Mikako is a piano teacher and composer originally from Tokyo, Japan, with more than twenty-five years of teaching experience in both Japan and the United States. Coming from three generations of professional musicians, she grew up in an environment where music was part of daily life. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in...

Mamiko U. Near Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mamiko U.
65/hour

Near Berkeley, CA

Native Japanese educator with university training | AP/IB & JLPT

I received a degree in Japanese Education from Ohio State University.

5.0 (286)
65/hour
959 hours tutoring

I received a degree in Japanese Education from Ohio State University.

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Yumi M.
50/hour

Fun Native Japanese Professor, Beginner - Advanced, Bilingual+Licensed

Please read my resume from Linked in or Indeed. I might have omit some of the work experience in Japan and U.S. in order to fit the page. But I have plenty of work experience and teaching - a good fit.

5.0 (69)
50/hour
425 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Please read my resume from Linked in or Indeed. I might have omit some of the work experience in Japan and U.S. in order to fit the page. But I have plenty of work experience and teaching - a good fit.

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MASAHIDE F.
50/hour

Native Japanese tutor|Genki1&2|JLPT|Clear, Structured&Practical Lesson

I am a native Japanese tutor with over 1,000 hours of tutoring experience. I specialize in Genki 1 and 2, JLPT exam preparation (N5 &N4), and clear, structured lessons for beginners and self-learners. My lessons focus on practical...

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5.0 (384)
50/hour
1,022 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on MASAHIDE’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I am a native Japanese tutor with over 1,000 hours of tutoring experience. I specialize in Genki 1 and 2, JLPT exam preparation (N5 &N4), and clear, structured lessons for beginners and self-learners. My lessons focus on practical...

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Yukari E.
65/hour

Fun and Experienced Japanese Tutor with PhD for All levels

I have over 10 years' experience teaching Japanese at all levels (JLPT N5–N1), including travel Japanese. My lesson is really practical using many images and phisical exersices as I have PhD of Art. Of course we can talk...

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5.0 (1142)
65/hour
3,099 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response time is based on Yukari’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

I have over 10 years' experience teaching Japanese at all levels (JLPT N5–N1), including travel Japanese. My lesson is really practical using many images and phisical exersices as I have PhD of Art. Of course we can talk...

Near Berkeley, CA Tutoring
Aki M.
80/hour

I love working with diverse students including LGBTQ learners!

I am a native Japanese speaker. I have taught beginning and intermediate Japanese to young adults and adults at the Japan Society of Boston from October 2017 to May 2018, and have Japanese course planning experience from...

5.0 (3480)
80/hour
6,784 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response time is based on Aki’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 2:00 pm UTC.

I am a native Japanese speaker. I have taught beginning and intermediate Japanese to young adults and adults at the Japan Society of Boston from October 2017 to May 2018, and have Japanese course planning experience from...

Near Berkeley, CA Tutoring
Kazumasa U.
40/hour

Start Learning Japanese Today! All Levels Welcome!!!

I am a Japanese national and have been living in the United States since 2001. I currently live in San Diego, California. I graduated college in Japan and my major was education. My courses focused on international culture and the classes...

5.0 (4866)
40/hour
11,841 hours tutoring

I am a Japanese national and have been living in the United States since 2001. I currently live in San Diego, California. I graduated college in Japan and my major was education. My courses focused on international culture and the classes...

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Lydia T.
45/hour

9+ Years Language Teaching Experience, Kids and Adults

JLPT N2 Certification, 2 years of Japanese language school in Japan, 4 years abroad in Japan

5.0 (821)
45/hour
2,565 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lydia’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 10:00 am UTC.

JLPT N2 Certification, 2 years of Japanese language school in Japan, 4 years abroad in Japan

Near Berkeley, CA Tutoring
Yasuko M.
40/hour

Native Japanese Tutor - Let's master Japanese together!

I am native Japanese speaker with total of 4 years of experience in teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced level Japanese learners of various ages (grade schools, college, and graduate school students, and adults). I also...

5.0 (575)
40/hour
1,691 hours tutoring

I am native Japanese speaker with total of 4 years of experience in teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced level Japanese learners of various ages (grade schools, college, and graduate school students, and adults). I also...

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Sayaka M.
53/hour

Master in Education w/12+ years of Japanese Tutoring (Native)

Teach All Ages, Groups, Learning Levels of Japanese. Proficient in all Levels of AP, JLPT Tutoring. Teach you not only Language, but also Culture, Custom, Trends and about People in depth! Patient and Great Motivator! Top 10% Tutor in...

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5.0 (1643)
53/hour
7,936 hours tutoring

Teach All Ages, Groups, Learning Levels of Japanese. Proficient in all Levels of AP, JLPT Tutoring. Teach you not only Language, but also Culture, Custom, Trends and about People in depth! Patient and Great Motivator! Top 10% Tutor in...

Near Berkeley, CA Tutoring
Seukyung K.
55/hour

Efficient and Patient Tutor- Korean, Japanese, and Business

As a native speaker of Japanese and Korean, I'm highly qualified to teach two languages. I have taught Japanese to many students in various levels about five years. I have obtained my educational background from a top rank...

5.0 (1863)
55/hour
3,325 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As a native speaker of Japanese and Korean, I'm highly qualified to teach two languages. I have taught Japanese to many students in various levels about five years. I have obtained my educational background from a top rank...

Near Berkeley, CA Tutoring
Soo J.
87/hour

Certified Korean/Japanese Tutor Specializing in Speaking & TEST Prep

I am a Korean-Japanese and both languages are the native speaker's level. I have a teacher's certification in Korea and have a certificate of language instructor.

5.0 (394)
87/hour
797 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a Korean-Japanese and both languages are the native speaker's level. I have a teacher's certification in Korea and have a certificate of language instructor.

Near Berkeley, CA Tutoring
Tetsuo M.
85/hour

Your Path to Proficiency: From JLPT/IB Success to Real-World Fluency

Currently working as the head Japanese teacher at Brooklyn Nihongo Gakuen in NY

5.0 (117)
85/hour
314 hours tutoring

Currently working as the head Japanese teacher at Brooklyn Nihongo Gakuen in NY

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Shinsuke H.
60/hour

Experienced Japanese Tutor

Hello, My name is Shinsuke and I am a native Japanese. I have been in this country for 12 years and graduated from the University of Arizona. After my graduation I was fortunate to secure a position as a teacher at a private language...

5.0 (3768)
60/hour
9,381 hours tutoring

Hello, My name is Shinsuke and I am a native Japanese. I have been in this country for 12 years and graduated from the University of Arizona. After my graduation I was fortunate to secure a position as a teacher at a private language...

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Adam W.
180/hour

Japanese Language & Fluency Coach | PhD in Japanese History

I have been engaged in academic Japanese language research and education for over a decade, holding a PhD in Japanese history. Because I began my own Japanese language journey just a year before entering graduate school, I had...

5.0 (3853)
180/hour
11,357 hours tutoring

I have been engaged in academic Japanese language research and education for over a decade, holding a PhD in Japanese history. Because I began my own Japanese language journey just a year before entering graduate school, I had...

Near Berkeley, CA Tutoring
Seiko D.
78/hour

Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.

I am a native speaker, born and raised in Japan. I had Japanese education through to college. I graduated college in Japan and earned a teaching certificate. I have also a BS degree in the U.S.

5.0 (191)
78/hour
573 hours tutoring

I am a native speaker, born and raised in Japan. I had Japanese education through to college. I graduated college in Japan and earned a teaching certificate. I have also a BS degree in the U.S.

Near Berkeley, CA Tutoring
Jonathan L.
125/hour

PhD in modern Japanese history with 4+ Experience in Japan

I completed a Ph.D. in Japanese history (and modern European history). During the course of my study, I completed four, fellowship-funded research trips to Japan to work in various libraries and archives. Prior to this, I spent three years...

5.0 (25)
125/hour
125 hours tutoring

I completed a Ph.D. in Japanese history (and modern European history). During the course of my study, I completed four, fellowship-funded research trips to Japan to work in various libraries and archives. Prior to this, I spent three years...

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Lily C.
60/hour

JP-EN Language & Art Tutor, Translator

I have taken and passed level N1 (the highest level available) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

5.0 (289)
60/hour
1,172 hours tutoring

I have taken and passed level N1 (the highest level available) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Near Berkeley, CA Tutoring
Alex Toshiaki M.
55/hour

Native Japanese speaker with over 20 years of experince in teaching!

I'm a seasoned Japanese tutor and I have a strong passion in what I do. I can teach any level of Japanese regardless of your age. I can tailor the lesson for your needs.

5.0 (952)
55/hour
3,370 hours tutoring

I'm a seasoned Japanese tutor and I have a strong passion in what I do. I can teach any level of Japanese regardless of your age. I can tailor the lesson for your needs.

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Of course this is not to say that Yumiko-sensei is harsh or intimidating; on the contrary she's extremely nice and friendly, and caring about her students' progress, so improving my Japanese has been fun rather than a chore. Reading other reviews of her, it seems she has been just as helpful to students of all levels of Japanese study. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in learning or improving their Japanese.
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91 Japanese lessons

As a result, I was able to consistently receive the highest grades amongst my classmates in my highschool's AP and Honors Japanese courses allowing me to skip a year of college Japanese classes. When it came to projects and speeches I often found myself asking Toshiaki-Sensei for feedback. He even once helped me prepare a small speech that I would later present during a school trip at a Japanese high school in Japan.
Yingzhe F.

31 Japanese lessons

She will also take note of the vocabulary or grammar that you are not familiar with, and help you practice again and again until you completely get it. If you want to learn Japanese well, I highly recommend you to take Aki teacher's classes. I have no doubt that you will learn a lot of things from Aki, and you will enjoy the learning process with her. At last, I want to say thank you very much for teaching me Japanese. It is my pleasure to learn Japanese language with you.
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