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A tutor that truly goes the extra mile
Melissa, 116 lessons with JohnI chose John because of his impressive credentials, but as impressive is his true dedication and care for his students. Not only does John know his stuff (and has a wonderful ability to break down difficult grammar points), but he is supportive, patient, incredibly encouraging, and one of the most compassionate instructors I have ever encountered. His love of the language and passion for Japanese culture means that he goes the extra mile for his students. Planning to take the JLPT? John will...
Hello! I’m John, a full-time Japanese language teacher.
I also work as a dialect coach, training Hollywood actors to speak Japanese for TV shows. Additionally, I have taken classes in Japanese voice acting, working alongside professional voice actors!
With over 12 years of teaching experience in both the U.S. and Japan, I specialize in teaching Japanese as a foreign language. I hold a degree in History and Japanese Language, with awards of excellence in Japanese, and certifications for...
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A tutor that truly goes the extra mile
I chose John because of his impressive credentials, but as impressive is his true dedication and care for his students. Not only does John know his stuff (and has a wonderful ability to break down difficult grammar points), but he is supportive, patient, incredibly encouraging, and one of the most compassionate instructors I have ever encountered. His love of the language and passion for Japanese culture means that he goes the extra mile for his students. Planning to take the JLPT? John will ensure that you get registered in time and will not just prep you for the content of the test, but ensure that you enter the test room nourished, hydrated, and ready to handle any emergency. Visiting Japan? John will help you itinerary plan, prep your lessons to ensure you have the right phrases for situations, prepare printable (and super kawaii) allergy cards to show waiters (should you have a food intolerance), and give you his LINE info so that you can contact him any time for language assistance while you're traveling. As importantly, John tutors as a career. This isn't a side gig or something he does until something better comes along, so he is organized, focused, and will (thankfully) be available to support your language journey for years to come. My Japanese has improved immensely while studying with John--and I'm excited that I'll be on this long journey to Japanese proficiency with him at my side.
Melissa, 116 lessons with John
Incredibly Knowledgeable, Incredibly Patient, Incredible Teacher
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 encouraged. I would also say that if you've never tried learning Japanese before that John is the perfect place to start. His genuine enthusiasm for Japanese language and history makes his lessons lively, relevant, and exploratory (which is something an app could never do in a million years). I have a tendency to be hard on myself to the point where I give up too easily, but John's constant encouragement and seemingly endless patience have kept me on an honestly impressive, consistent progression. He really cares about how you learn, and is more than willing to work with you to make sure it works for YOU. It's hard to find someone as dedicated to teaching, and it's even harder to find someone who is also a literal genius on the subject they are teaching. But that is exactly who he is. Any level of Japanese you want to get to, he has a path to get you there. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Ryan, 161 lessons with John
Great teacher!
John is a great tutor! He is extremely knowledgeable and kind. I always feel encouraged to try my best in our sessions.
Tina, 34 lessons with John
Great teacher!
John is a great tutor and very patient! He is really knowledgeable and explains concepts clearly. He is really encouraging and always has a sunny attitude.
Tina, 34 lessons with John
The best Tutor
Me and John have been making amazing progress learning Japanese. I recommend him to anyone who is serious about learning the language. In just about a month, I am already able to form sentences because of John’s help.
Dave, 36 lessons with John
The best Tutor
Me and John have been making amazing progress learning Japanese. I recommend him to anyone who is serious about learning the language. In just about a month, I am already able to form sentences because of John’s help.
Dave, 36 lessons with John
The best Tutor
Me and John have been making amazing progress learning Japanese. I recommend him to anyone who is serious about learning the language. In just about a month, I am already able to form sentences because of John’s help.
Dave, 36 lessons with John
Excellent Tutor for our Neurodivergent Student
John understands our son's dyslexia and has helped him find pathways to learning Japanese that make sense to him. Since working with John, our son's confidence and ability have grown not only in Japanese but also in other academic areas.
SUNNY, 26 lessons with John
John is the best!
John is very patient and encouraging when I am learning to read katakana. It’s not easy but having a great teacher makes it better! He answers any questions I have and his knowledge of the language is very extensive.
Tate, 56 lessons with John
A very patient and positive tutor
My experience with John has been great! We are going over N4 material in preparation for the test and he is very knowledgeable and kind. No question is too silly and he is always very positive and really knows his stuff! I've improved greatly since our lessons started and look forward to them every week. If you are looking for a tutor who is willing to adapt to your learning style and cheerfully nudge you in the right direction, John's the one!
Julia, 67 lessons with John
