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This linguistics background gives me understanding of language as a system, and therefore allows me to approach language learning and teaching in a nuanced and structured way. My Japanese learning began when I was junior high age, and in addition to regular visits to Japan, I have lived there twice: once as a...
This linguistics background gives me understanding of language as a system, and therefore allows me to approach language learning and teaching in a nuanced and structured way. My Japanese learning began when I was junior high age, and in addition to regular visits to Japan, I have lived there twice: once as a...

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I learned Japanese as a second language at the age of 15 when I moved to Japan, eventually earning a 7 in the IB Japanese B course. With experience both in the Japanese school system and workplace, I know the culture of Japan very well and am equipped to teach Japanese that is useful in many...
I learned Japanese as a second language at the age of 15 when I moved to Japan, eventually earning a 7 in the IB Japanese B course. With experience both in the Japanese school system and workplace, I know the culture of Japan very well and am equipped to teach Japanese that is useful in many...
Our son enjoyed Lika's help with his Japanese. She is very likable and her knowledge of Japanese will hopefully help him understand it better in school. - Sonja, 17 lessons with Lika

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I hold a bachelor's degree in Japanese Language & Literature from the University of Minnesota. I've taught everything from basic hiragana and katakana, to high school level kanji and grammar. To obtain my teaching license in Illinois, I took the ILTS Target Language Proficiency (Japanese) exam...
I hold a bachelor's degree in Japanese Language & Literature from the University of Minnesota. I've taught everything from basic hiragana and katakana, to high school level kanji and grammar. To obtain my teaching license in Illinois, I took the ILTS Target Language Proficiency (Japanese) exam...
Learning a new language is arduous and at times very frustrating, but Chris did a great job of meeting my son where he is in his learning journey. He is making Japanese fun and exciting to learn. - Jennifer, 15 lessons with Chris

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Konnichiwa! Chicago-based Japanese high school teacher who has taught and tutored hundreds of high school, university, and adult students of all ages. Former translator in Tokyo and passed JLPT N1 twice. Proficient in all Japanese grammar from beginner to native speaker fluency.
Konnichiwa! Chicago-based Japanese high school teacher who has taught and tutored hundreds of high school, university, and adult students of all ages. Former translator in Tokyo and passed JLPT N1 twice. Proficient in all Japanese grammar from beginner to native speaker fluency.
Great instructor! Clara is a great teacher, I thought learning Japanese would be hard but I felt very competent and confident in my capabilities with her as my teacher. She was very clear and direct of what we were going to learn ... - Ovian, 11 lessons with Clara

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...
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...
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

I am a native Japanese tutor with over 800 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...
I am a native Japanese tutor with over 800 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...
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

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, 118 lessons with Sayaka

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

JLPT N2 Certification, 2 years of Japanese language school in Japan, 4 years abroad in Japan
JLPT N2 Certification, 2 years of Japanese language school in Japan, 4 years abroad in Japan
Lydia T. helped me with learning some basic Japanese, including all the katakana, how to introduce myself, how to use present tense verbs, how to say you like or dislike something, how to say you are good or bad at something, and ... - Kevin, 21 lessons with Lydia

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...
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...
Seukyung is way more than I ever expected of a Japanese Tutor! Seukyung spent an exuberant amount of time with my son and myself before my son began his lessons. Seukyung has an extensive background in Asian languages and taught m... - Jacquelyn

Currently working as the head Japanese teacher at Brooklyn Nihongo Gakuen in NY
Currently working as the head Japanese teacher at Brooklyn Nihongo Gakuen in NY
We are very lucky to have found Tetsuo to help our daughter in her IB Japanese studies. Firstly, he is a very good teacher who can engage students and keep the students’ interest level up. Our daughter had a lot of reluctance with... - Sam, 4 lessons with Tetsuo

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...
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...
I have been waiting to write this review until I attended a few lessons. Shinsuke is by far the BEST Japanese teacher I ever had. His level of patience is superhuman, especially if your someone who likes to take their time to dige... - Kiera, 7 lessons with Shinsuke

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.

I'm a native Japanese speaker and can teach all levels, from beginner to advanced students.
I'm a native Japanese speaker and can teach all levels, from beginner to advanced students.
Chiho taught me Japanese for two years and she's a great Japanese teacher. She's very prepared for each lesson and every time when I have a question, she is very patient to answer. Moreover, she'd do some research on the topic I d... - Jocelyn, 79 lessons with Chiho

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...
I have been with Kazusan for A year now, He has taught me so much and made me comfortable trying to speak Japanese. My son also gets lessons from Kazusan, his tutoring has helped him immensely in his Japanese college courses. Than... - Mike, 434 lessons with Kazumasa

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.
John has been the best language teacher I've ever had, and quite possibly the best teacher of any kind I've ever had, period. John is a great teacher if you have tried to learn Japanese before and have found it hard to stay en... - Ryan, 228 lessons with John

I have been studying Japanese for almost 10 years now and have my bachelor's degree in Japanese. I also have the highest certification available by the Japanese Language Placement Test. I have lived in many different...
I have been studying Japanese for almost 10 years now and have my bachelor's degree in Japanese. I also have the highest certification available by the Japanese Language Placement Test. I have lived in many different...
Chase helps me feel so comfortable as I'm learning such a new and different subject! I'm often too hard on myself and place unrealistic expectations but I feel very supported and encouraged while we study. A safe place to learn! <... - Liv, 6 lessons with Chase

I have taken and passed level N1 (the highest level available) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
I have taken and passed level N1 (the highest level available) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
only the first lesson i've had with lily. she is a sweet person and relaxed. it was encouraging and i felt confident that she will be very helpful in my quest to become a proficient speaker of the japanese language as she herself ... - David

My professional background is in engineering, but I have many years of experience helping students learn Japanese. I specialize in helping students speak natural Japanese with confidence. Many of my students are beginners who want...
My professional background is in engineering, but I have many years of experience helping students learn Japanese. I specialize in helping students speak natural Japanese with confidence. Many of my students are beginners who want...
My son loves his sessions with Akira. It’s been several weeks and my son has learned so much. Akira is amazing! - Mary, 40 lessons with AKIRA

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.
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.
It is comfortable to talk to Seiko in Japanese as I had difficulty to talk Japanese to Japanese people. Right now, speaking in Japanese is more important than speaking perfect Japanese. - Thomas, 2 lessons with Seiko

The experience of teaching Japanese at a university and private learning school in the US made me dedicated to teaching Japanese. It's my pleasure to assist students to reach their goals. I have been teaching Japanese as a...
The experience of teaching Japanese at a university and private learning school in the US made me dedicated to teaching Japanese. It's my pleasure to assist students to reach their goals. I have been teaching Japanese as a...
I love my lessons with Hiroko. I’m getting ready for a trip to Japan and studying with Hiroko is helping me feel more confident with my Japanese. She is an amazing teacher! - Jennifer, 7 lessons with Hiroko

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...
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...
I'm very happy to have found Yasuko to help me work on my Japanese. She is friendly and kind so I felt very comfortable speaking and asking questions during our lessons. In our first session, she listened to my learning goals as w... - Shan-Tan, 15 lessons with Yasuko

Approximately 10 years of teaching experience overall: I spent 6 years in Japan where I taught Japanese kids English, but have spent the last few years teaching Japanese online to various types of students of various abilities and...
Approximately 10 years of teaching experience overall: I spent 6 years in Japan where I taught Japanese kids English, but have spent the last few years teaching Japanese online to various types of students of various abilities and...

I've been engaged in academic Japanese-language research and education for over a decade, having completed a PhD in Japanese agricultural history. But because I only started learning Japanese the year before grad. school, I had...
I've been engaged in academic Japanese-language research and education for over a decade, having completed a PhD in Japanese agricultural history. But because I only started learning Japanese the year before grad. school, I had...
Adam was a huge help to my son who is a sophomore in High School taking an online Japanese class. He gave my son resources to help him, led him in a positive direction. I'm sure after the holiday break we will be using Adam again.... - Kimberly

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.
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.
Toshiaki-Sensei is an amazing Japanese tutor who has been very helpful in my Japanese learning journey. He taught me many important concepts and thoroughly explained many helpful grammar features, common kanji radicals, and kanji ... - Erika, 91 lessons with Alex Toshiaki
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