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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 communication, solid grammar foundations, and steady progress. Instant Book is...
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 communication, solid grammar foundations, and steady progress. Instant Book is...
I needed help crafting a speech I am going to give at a Japanese wedding. Masa did an excellent job of communicating with me ahead of the lesson to coordinate expectations and work to do ahead of time. He translated my full speech... - Lance

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I have been tutoring college students and high school students for three years. I focused on their preference and goals when I create their lesson plans. I'm good at talking in Japanese according to the learners' level.
I have been tutoring college students and high school students for three years. I focused on their preference and goals when I create their lesson plans. I'm good at talking in Japanese according to the learners' level.
I have had Yuko sensei as a tutor for over a year now and highly recommend her. I look forward to every class with her because she is fun and patient with me. She explains things I have trouble with very well and helps me to under... - Tatiana, 122 lessons with Yuko

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I completed the Boat People Assistance Association training course for teaching Japanese to foreign people in 2002 and then I started to teach Japanese to Vietnamese, Laotian, and Cambodian people as a volunteer teacher in Japan from 2002 to 2005. I helped the expatriate students at the Japanese...
I completed the Boat People Assistance Association training course for teaching Japanese to foreign people in 2002 and then I started to teach Japanese to Vietnamese, Laotian, and Cambodian people as a volunteer teacher in Japan from 2002 to 2005. I helped the expatriate students at the Japanese...
Keiko has made learning Japanese fun for my daughters and we've used her for several months to prepare for our upcoming trip to Japan. My kids feel more confident in their skills. We will miss her! - Junko, 15 lessons with Keiko

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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.
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.
My first Japanese lesson was excellent. Because of my weird amount of previous knowledge, we spent a large amount of the time finding my exact skill level and where I need to start. It was very fun to try to communicate my own t... - Christopher

I memorized all my books before learning to read, and I taught myself Japanese sign language when I was 11. When I started taking English classes at middle school, I realized that learning foreign languages allows me to communicate with...
I memorized all my books before learning to read, and I taught myself Japanese sign language when I was 11. When I started taking English classes at middle school, I realized that learning foreign languages allows me to communicate with...

I have spent 5 years living in Japan and speaking the language. I also studied the language at the college level at Brigham Young University.
I have spent 5 years living in Japan and speaking the language. I also studied the language at the college level at Brigham Young University.

TEFL certified Japanese Instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience while living abroad in Japan.
TEFL certified Japanese Instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience while living abroad in Japan.
Rachel has been my tutor for several months now. Each lesson is not only informative but fun, and I look forward to my weekly classes. I feel that the personal interaction with as patient a teacher as Rachel has helped me learn Ja... - Mandolin

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...
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...
He really helps you understand the topics in Japanese that are difficult. He went through adjectives and I can even complete sentences now in Japanese. He’s a wonderful teacher! - Paul

I graduated from school and I have a certificate as a Japanese teacher. I have some Japanese text books for student and manuals how to teach Japanese language. I am ready to teach!! I love teaching Japanese to foreign...
I graduated from school and I have a certificate as a Japanese teacher. I have some Japanese text books for student and manuals how to teach Japanese language. I am ready to teach!! I love teaching Japanese to foreign...
Mika did an excellent job introducing Japanese as an Adult Learner, I look forward to our sessions in the upcoming year. Thank You Mika for making Japanese easy to learn as an Adult Beginner. - Nancy, 3 lessons with Mika

I also have experience living and working in Japan as an English teacher for several months where I wrote, spoke, listened, and read Japanese on a daily basis. I have also received two Japanese scholarships, an Occupational Skills...
I also have experience living and working in Japan as an English teacher for several months where I wrote, spoke, listened, and read Japanese on a daily basis. I have also received two Japanese scholarships, an Occupational Skills...
Johnathan is very patient, helpful, and knowledgeable and teaches confidently and extremely well. He knows exactly what he’s teaching about and he does well in teaching the material. Very highly recommended. - Michael, 40 lessons with Jonathan

I have a Degree in both Japanese Language and History. I have over six years of experience in teaching the language. I have experience living and working in Japan.
I have a Degree in both Japanese Language and History. I have over six years of experience in teaching the language. I have experience living and working in Japan.
I started taking lessons from John about two years ago and it was such a great decision for my language learning journey! I feel as though I have made so much progress in learning the language and I was exposed to so much new voca... - Robert, 103 lessons with John

I have a certification of ACTFL writing and speaking certificates.
I have a certification of ACTFL writing and speaking certificates.
I will start by saying I'm a bit of a unique case. I approached Kana after 5 years of self study and learning to help fill in cracks and gaps in my knowledge, as well as help me with my listening and speaking ability. Living in th... - Brian, 7 lessons with Kana

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...
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...
Adam again knocked it out of the park for me. He encourages me to not be so hard on myself. He puts me at ease so I can start to really learn this stuff. He is patient with me. I'm glad I found him to teach me Japanese. - Robin, 19 lessons with Adam

UCLA B.A Japanese Language and Culture 2018 JLPT N3 Certificate 2018
UCLA B.A Japanese Language and Culture 2018 JLPT N3 Certificate 2018

In addition, I published a book, "Colloquial Kansai Japanese" in English for people who are trying to communicate with local people although I teach in standard Japanese, which has been selling for the last three decades....
In addition, I published a book, "Colloquial Kansai Japanese" in English for people who are trying to communicate with local people although I teach in standard Japanese, which has been selling for the last three decades....
Kaoru has been helping me with learning Japanese for when I visit my family overseas. She’s helped make custom lessons to be more engaging and works at a pace that I feel like I’m learning every lesson! - Daichi, 4 lessons with Kaoru

I hold Bachelor of Science in Educational Theater major from New York University, and Associate degrees in Home Economics from Obirin Junior College in Tokyo, Japan.
I hold Bachelor of Science in Educational Theater major from New York University, and Associate degrees in Home Economics from Obirin Junior College in Tokyo, Japan.
I highly recommend Amano-Sensei. She is lively, supportive, and helpful in all ways. I’m learning so much and having a blast! I look forward to my lessons each time. She is a joy! I don’t have pressure over me to learn quickly. We... - Tanya, 2 lessons with Karin

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...
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...
If you are seeking a Japanese tutor who is both highly skilled and deeply committed to the nuances of phonetics, Samantha is your tutor. Samantha's dedication to refining pronunciation is amazing. Unlike many language instructors ... - Chris, 144 lessons with Samantha

I have over 10 years of experience teaching Japanese to learners of all levels, from complete beginners (JLPT N5) to advanced students (JLPT N1). I also offer practical Japanese lessons for travelers. With a PhD in Art, I take a...
I have over 10 years of experience teaching Japanese to learners of all levels, from complete beginners (JLPT N5) to advanced students (JLPT N1). I also offer practical Japanese lessons for travelers. With a PhD in Art, I take a...
Very patient and very good at explaining things. She is very friendly and very helpful. She is teaching actual Japanese that you will hear in Japan not textbook Japanese. - Kristina, 32 lessons with Yukari

With 5 years of Japanese tutoring experience and 4 years of living and working in Japan, I help learners at the beginner and intermediate level improve their comprehension, listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in...
With 5 years of Japanese tutoring experience and 4 years of living and working in Japan, I help learners at the beginner and intermediate level improve their comprehension, listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in...
Kate is an excellent teacher—patient, knowledgeable and caters lessons to what I want to learn. She has a good sense for my level and interests, so I’m making good progress on all fronts—speaking, reading and writing. - Richard, 23 lessons with Kate

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...
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...
Aki was such a pleasure to work with! My needs were in the business Japanese area, especially when conducting communications with government entities, so Aki's background and expertise were incredibly helpful. Aki not only helped ... - Momoko, 4 lessons with Aki

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Japanese (summa cum laude) and have passed the JLPT N2, with continued study toward N1. I studied abroad in Tokyo, where I strengthened my practical communication skills and cultural...
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Japanese (summa cum laude) and have passed the JLPT N2, with continued study toward N1. I studied abroad in Tokyo, where I strengthened my practical communication skills and cultural...
Rianna is an exceptional Japanese tutor who blew away all of my expectations. She brings a unique level of professionalism and expertise that make learning with her feel more like two friends studying rather than a barrage of note... - Parker

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...
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...
My 13-year-old son loves his Japanese lessons with Sayaka! As a native speaker, she is obviously knowledgeable but also great at making lessons engaging and fun. He says she is very encouraging and kind, and he always comes away f... - Molly, 132 lessons with Sayaka

I am originally from Kyoto, Japan and a native Japanese speaker, but I have lived in the US for 15 years, and I speak both Japanese and English fluently. I have been a language teacher since I graduated from college in Japan, so I...
I am originally from Kyoto, Japan and a native Japanese speaker, but I have lived in the US for 15 years, and I speak both Japanese and English fluently. I have been a language teacher since I graduated from college in Japan, so I...
Chiharu is an amazing tutor that caters to your exact learning style. She encourages self-motivated study and has allowed me to make great strides into my own personal endeavors in Japanese. As a high school student who works, i... - Dominic, 36 lessons with Chiharu

I teach private lessons which I customize according to the students’ needs. I can teach Japanese as a foreign language or to Japanese heritage students who already have Japanese proficiency due to native speakers at home. I...
I teach private lessons which I customize according to the students’ needs. I can teach Japanese as a foreign language or to Japanese heritage students who already have Japanese proficiency due to native speakers at home. I...
Hiroko is a very talented and supportive teacher, who provided outstanding instruction to my child. She was well-prepared for each lesson and assigned carefully thought-out assignments. I also appreciated that there was excellent ... - SL, 22 lessons with Hiroko

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.
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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