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Elk Grove Village, IL
I am a native Japanese bilingual speaker that has tutored Japanese from complete beginners, college students, to advanced learners. I received a 5 on the AP Japanese test.
I am a native Japanese bilingual speaker that has tutored Japanese from complete beginners, college students, to advanced learners. I received a 5 on the AP Japanese test.
My son is enjoying his lessons with Haruma very much. Haruma is helping him with Japanese conversation, and my son is becoming a better and more confident Japanese speaker. - Terri, 36 lessons with Haruma

Arlington Heights, IL
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...
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...
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

Evansville, IN
Let's start enjoy learning Japanese language and culture:D My lessons encourages learners to improve thier speaking and writing skills in order to have interactive communications. - All levels (including business level) - Test...
Let's start enjoy learning Japanese language and culture:D My lessons encourages learners to improve thier speaking and writing skills in order to have interactive communications. - All levels (including business level) - Test...
Our daughter really enjoyed learning from Aivie sensei! Since Aivie is a Japanese native, it is helpful for our daughter to learn Japanese while learning the TOEFL. Aivie is great at creating a relaxed atmosphere where students ... - Michi

Barrington, IL
I can offer Japanese language help locally. Also, I can take an online lessons with a flexible time.
I can offer Japanese language help locally. Also, I can take an online lessons with a flexible time.
I am studying Japanese for my own fulfillment and Ayako is very understanding, patient, and clear. She understands that I have a full time job and this is my hobby and I really appreciate that. I highly recommend her to anyone int... - Tom

Glen Ellyn, IL
I have a bachelor's degree in French and hold JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) level 3 certification. If you would like to improve your English (especially English pronunciation), French, or Japanese, please contact...
I have a bachelor's degree in French and hold JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) level 3 certification. If you would like to improve your English (especially English pronunciation), French, or Japanese, please contact...

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
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

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
Lika is a really great teacher! Honestly, she helps me understand and use Japanese better than my teachers at school haha. I would totally recommend her to anyone that needs help with Japanese!🔥✨💕 - Lisa, 11 lessons with Lika

Chicago, IL
... 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...
... 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...

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

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'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

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, 230 lessons with John

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

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

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...
She is so kind and explains everything in such good detail without making things complicated. My favorite part is her lessons are customized for each student so our lesson was based on my goals and learning style. She is a very ad... - Rene, 7 lessons with Sayaka

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 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 is a thorough and committed Japanese tutor. The attention to detail of language is superb. Would highly recommend Adam to anyone who wanted to learn more about the culture and traditions of Japan before they travel. - Tomi, 34 lessons with Adam

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

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

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

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

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

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...
Yukari-sensei continues to help me advance my Japanese greatly! She's a very patient teacher, and because of her teaching style, the results have been dramatic! Lessons involve writing, working from a variety of teaching material... - Robert, 86 lessons with Yukari

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...
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