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Culver City, CA
I attended an Immersion Elementary School, and I began learning Japanese since the age of five and continued through high school. Everything I learned in English, I learned in Japanese first. I am fluent in Japanese, and I can...
I attended an Immersion Elementary School, and I began learning Japanese since the age of five and continued through high school. Everything I learned in English, I learned in Japanese first. I am fluent in Japanese, and I can...

Woodland Hills, CA
I am a certified member of The National Tutoring Association and passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test of the Japanese Language Teaching Association.
I am a certified member of The National Tutoring Association and passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test of the Japanese Language Teaching Association.
In the first lesson, I learned not only how to speak proper Japanese in a way that's more natural so that real Japanese people can understand me, I also learned about cultural differences. I highly recommend Toshi Sensei if you w... - Huey, 9 lessons with Toshi

North Hollywood, CA
Tutored Japanese at university level for 3 years Scored a 5 on AP Japanese Exam Scored an 800 on Japanese SAT Subject test
Tutored Japanese at university level for 3 years Scored a 5 on AP Japanese Exam Scored an 800 on Japanese SAT Subject test
Tina was easy to schedule with, responded quickly to the emails, she was on time, organized, knowledgeable and patient. Excellent tutor for Japanese students and I highly recommend her. - Leeanne

Los Angeles, CA
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...
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...
Hiro helped me with basic sentence structure and conjugation as well as reading with kanji. He was able to help me review and answer basic Japanese to advanced Japanese questions. - Elizabeth

Redondo Beach, CA
After my time in Seoul, I returned to Japan; completing my Japanese teacher training courses, at Arc Academy Japanese Language School. I became a full time teacher of Japanese language skills at Yu Language Academy , ISSAC...
After my time in Seoul, I returned to Japan; completing my Japanese teacher training courses, at Arc Academy Japanese Language School. I became a full time teacher of Japanese language skills at Yu Language Academy , ISSAC...
My 10 yo daughter is completely new to Japanese and found her lesson with Rieko to be really fun and engaging. Rieko is patient and kind and works well with children. - Christina

Los Angeles, CA
Although I am not a native speaker, I have achieved near-native proficiency by attending a public Japanese high school in Aichi before coming to Stanford. Many of my students find this actually gives me an edge on tutoring as I understand...
Although I am not a native speaker, I have achieved near-native proficiency by attending a public Japanese high school in Aichi before coming to Stanford. Many of my students find this actually gives me an edge on tutoring as I understand...
I'd been looking for a Japanese teacher for some time and have tried 5 other tutors off Wyzant. I thought native tutors would be best but was surprised to find that Mario could explain the language best. I guess it makes sense sin... - Samantha, 4 lessons with Mario

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

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 have taken three years of Japanese language courses at the college level and one Japanese literature class that was conducted in Japanese. I can explain topics such as customs, manners, foods and travel in Japan from...
I have taken three years of Japanese language courses at the college level and one Japanese literature class that was conducted in Japanese. I can explain topics such as customs, manners, foods and travel in Japan from...
I have only had 3 lessons of Japanese with Gina, following 3 months with another teacher in Las Vegas. I feel that I am already making progress. She understands my goal and adapts her teaching to my needs. I am having a great time... - Maureen, 125 lessons with Gina

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.
Lily has been able to work with all 3 of my kids that are 3 diiferent ages, 13, 11, 6; as well as myself in a fun, interactive and educational way! We have been learning how to use some verbs, like "I eat x" in the positie/neg... - Laura, 30 lessons with Lily

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 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 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

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

As an experienced tutor and instructor with over 20 years of experience in various fields, I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you and help you achieve your academic and personal goals. I am a native Japanese speaker, born in...
As an experienced tutor and instructor with over 20 years of experience in various fields, I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you and help you achieve your academic and personal goals. I am a native Japanese speaker, born in...

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'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

... USC Korean/Japanese (6), UCLA Korean/Japanese (2), UCI Japanese (3), University of Oxford (1), NYU (3), University of Toronto (1), The George Washington University (1) I bring over 20 years of experience teaching Korean, Japanese, and English...
... USC Korean/Japanese (6), UCLA Korean/Japanese (2), UCI Japanese (3), University of Oxford (1), NYU (3), University of Toronto (1), The George Washington University (1) I bring over 20 years of experience teaching Korean, Japanese, and English...
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 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

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

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

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’s approach is to teach practical words and sentences without the baggage of too much formality. Many Japanese language programs get bogged down in the theory and impractical grammatical structures, but being able to conduct ... - Anita, 62 lessons with Lydia

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 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

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
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