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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

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

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 fantastic wit my son. Very informative, patient, and proactive. She made him feel very comfortable and taught him the basics of Japanese in a really great way! - Caleigh

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

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...

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

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 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, 225 lessons with John

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 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...
Learning Japanese language and characters in a fun and relaxed way. She is very knowledgeable and professional. I really enjoy our sessions together. - George, 5 lessons with Gina

I am a Korean-Japanese and both languages are the native speaker's level. I have a teacher's certification in Korea and have a certificate of language instructor.
I am a Korean-Japanese and both languages are the native speaker's level. I have a teacher's certification in Korea and have a certificate of language instructor.
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

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 just want to thank Yumi for such a wonderful job on teaching my daughter the basics of the Japanese language. My daughter always comes out of her session with Yumi with excitement and knowledge of what she has learned as well as... - Jennifer, 11 lessons with Yumi

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...
Masa-sensei is a very patient teacher, very skilled in teaching the Japanese language. I would recommend him to learners of all levels. He answers all my questions, even if they seem silly. I very much appreciate that he creates a... - Allison 1., 4 lessons with MASAHIDE

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 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

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

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

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 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'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 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

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

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
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