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Kaoru S.
90/hour

Explore Japanese with a Native Instructor: 25 Years of Experience

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....

5.0 (18)
90/hour
214 hours tutoring

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....

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Rachel F.
40/hour

FUN, ENCOURAGING JAPANESE & ENGLISH EXPERT

TEFL certified Japanese Instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience while living abroad in Japan.

5.0 (187)
40/hour
322 hours tutoring

TEFL certified Japanese Instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience while living abroad in Japan.

Near Grand Rapids, MI 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
130 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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John R.
150/hour

Experienced Language Teacher

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.

5.0 (2638)
150/hour
4,794 hours tutoring

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.

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Kate L.
35/hour

Japanese Tutor for Beginner to Intermediate Adults

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...

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5.0 (160)
35/hour
269 hours tutoring

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...

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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 (3577)
80/hour
6,907 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 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...

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Samantha R.
100/hour

Independent Languages Scholar with 3+ Years of Japanese Experience

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...

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5.0 (273)
100/hour
472 hours tutoring

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...

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Sayaka M.
52/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 (1695)
52/hour
8,157 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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 Grand Rapids, MI 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 (4961)
40/hour
12,272 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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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 (3847)
60/hour
9,579 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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Sarah L.
40/hour

Japanese language tutor with a strong focus on grammar and usage

... a foreign exchange student at Tsuda Women's College in Tokyo, where I took not only Japanese language classes but also linguistics classes intended for Japanese students. I am now a professional Japanese-to-English translator with broad experience...

5.0 (94)
40/hour
558 hours tutoring

... a foreign exchange student at Tsuda Women's College in Tokyo, where I took not only Japanese language classes but also linguistics classes intended for Japanese students. I am now a professional Japanese-to-English translator with broad experience...

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Hiro M.
50/hour

Experienced Japanese and ESL teacher

I am officially retired now, but I still teach a group of Japanese American adult students once a week on Wednesday for one hour and another group on Monday in Little Tokyo in LA. I also used to teach academic Japanese to adults at Long...

5.0 (450)
50/hour
2,144 hours tutoring

I am officially retired now, but I still teach a group of Japanese American adult students once a week on Wednesday for one hour and another group on Monday in Little Tokyo in LA. I also used to teach academic Japanese to adults at Long...

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Yuko E.
70/hour

Experienced Native Japanese Language Tutor with a Master's Degree

I am a native Japanese speaker from Nagoya, Japan, and have lived in the U.S. for 28 years, speaking both Japanese and English fluently. I hold undergraduate and graduate degrees in linguistics and have taught Japanese for 25...

5.0 (3)
70/hour
11 hours tutoring

I am a native Japanese speaker from Nagoya, Japan, and have lived in the U.S. for 28 years, speaking both Japanese and English fluently. I hold undergraduate and graduate degrees in linguistics and have taught Japanese for 25...

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Mika M.
60/hour

Experienced & Patient Japanese Tutor | AP Japanese, JLPT | 18+ Years

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...

5.0 (1128)
60/hour
4,158 hours tutoring

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...

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Karin A.
49/hour

A Fun, Patient and Certified Native Japanese Tutor for All Levels!

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.

5.0 (55)
49/hour
301 hours tutoring

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.

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
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 (846)
45/hour
2,618 hours tutoring

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

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Kana E.
39/hour

Experienced native Japanese language instructor

I have a certification of ACTFL writing and speaking certificates. 

5.0 (2040)
39/hour
5,948 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kana’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I have a certification of ACTFL writing and speaking certificates. 

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
JR M.
45/hour

JLPT N3

I studied Japanese for three and a half years at the University of Chicago and lived in Kyoto for seven months. I have taught English in Niigata prefecture for a summer. I passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N3.

4.9 (9)
45/hour
32 hours tutoring

I studied Japanese for three and a half years at the University of Chicago and lived in Kyoto for seven months. I have taught English in Niigata prefecture for a summer. I passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N3.

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Rianna A.
40/hour

JLPT N2 Certified Japanese Tutor | Beginner–Intermediate Focus

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...

5.0 (1)
40/hour
5 hours tutoring

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...

Near Grand Rapids, MI 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
326 hours tutoring

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

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Sawako F.
70/hour

A Native Japanese Tutor with Professional Teaching Experience

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...

5.0 (330)
70/hour
1,430 hours tutoring

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...

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
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 (72)
50/hour
535 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 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.

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Yukari E.
60/hour

Fun and Experienced Japanese Tutor with PhD for All levels

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...

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5.0 (1160)
60/hour
3,209 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Yukari’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 11:00 am UTC.

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...

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
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 (439)
50/hour
1,151 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 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...

Near Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Katherine B.
45/hour

Bilingual Cartoonist & Educator (focus: Japanese manga/English comics)

I obtained my MFA in Visual Narrative at Boston University, (which is just a fancy way of saying comics!) I spent 12 years in Japan from 2012 to 2024, where I first began drawing Japanese manga. I now work in both Japanese manga and...

5.0 (26)
45/hour
90 hours tutoring

I obtained my MFA in Visual Narrative at Boston University, (which is just a fancy way of saying comics!) I spent 12 years in Japan from 2012 to 2024, where I first began drawing Japanese manga. I now work in both Japanese manga and...

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