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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

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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 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

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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.
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.

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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

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 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...
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...

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 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, 147 lessons with Samantha

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

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

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

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, 24 lessons with Kate

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 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

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.

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 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

I have 11 years of experience of tutoring Japanese language, offering private lessons to students of all ages. My Japanese lessons cover everything from vocabulary and grammar, to culture, custom, and practical conversation. My...
I have 11 years of experience of tutoring Japanese language, offering private lessons to students of all ages. My Japanese lessons cover everything from vocabulary and grammar, to culture, custom, and practical conversation. My...

After completing my bachelor's degree in Chinese (Mandarin), I became interested in studying Japanese as well. Since then, I have studied Japanese through college coursework and independently for many years with the goal of...
After completing my bachelor's degree in Chinese (Mandarin), I became interested in studying Japanese as well. Since then, I have studied Japanese through college coursework and independently for many years with the goal of...
Allen had just one month to make a difference in my daughter’s ACT math score, and he absolutely delivered. He quickly pinpointed her weak areas, created a focused plan, and worked through them with clarity and precision. The resu... - Sky, 21 lessons with Allen

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...
Sayaka helped me edit my Japanese assignment at my level. She was very encouraging, I would not have been able to do it without her! I would recommend her as a tutor for anyone learning the language especially if you are using the... - Audrey

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...
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...

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 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 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...
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...
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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