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Learn Japanese with the teacher momo.
5.0

461 Lessons

momoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

⭐Lets talk⭐ こんにちは!東京に住んでいる日本人のMomoです🌸 現在は秘書として働きながら、英語とAIについても勉強中です💻 新しいことを学ぶのが大好きで、特に世界中の人と文化交流をするのが私の趣味です。アニメや美味しい食べ物、そして日常のちょっとした出来事についておしゃべりするのが大好きなので、気軽に話しかけてくださいね! 私のレッスンは、カフェで友達とおしゃべりしているような、リラックスした雰囲気が特徴です☕️ 間違いを気にせず、自然体で日本語を楽しんでほしいと思っています。『日本語で日本人の視点から日本について話したい』『もっと自然な表現を知りたい』という方にぴったりです。 例えば、アニメや食べ物、あなたの日常について自由にお話ししたり、実際に日本人が使う“リアル”なフレーズや発音を一緒に練習したりできます。文法だけでなく、あなたの気持ちやストーリーにも耳を傾けることを大切にしています。 私の目標は、あなたにとって一番身近な日本人の友達になることです。言語を学ぶことは、楽しくリラックスした時間であるべきだと考えています。趣味の話やその日の出来事、どんなことでも大歓迎です。一緒に笑顔で“本物”の日本語会話を楽しみましょう😊 レッスンでは、自然な会話や発音にも重点を置いています。次回のレッスンでお会いできるのを楽しみにしています!

USD 6.00/trial
Available 02:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Takeshi Spada.
5.0

1,153 Lessons

Takeshi Spadaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

Entertaining Japanese! I've been professionally teaching Japanese for about three years. My specialties are casual Japanese and teaching phrases that only native speakers use! I help my students avoid directly translating things, as this often results in creating unnatural expressions (E.g When we hang out and friends look a bit bored, we don't say "Are you bored? We say "Do you wanna do something different? (何か違うことする?)in Japanese). Also, I break down common formal Japanese expressions and explain how you can make casual phrases with them. So that you can see the difference and pick proper expressions when you speak or write!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 13:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher RYOTA.
5.0

2,589 Lessons

RYOTAid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

Absolute beginners are WELCOME ! Certified Japanese teacher with Over 2,000 online Lesson I'm certified Japanese teacher and I have been teaching Japanese since 2009 on italki. I always enjoy teaching and seeing my students improve their Japanese. I am a teacher but I have been studying English and Spanish so I fully understand the difficulty to learn other languages. As I have lived in Tokyo for about 10 years I speak standard Japanese other than Kansai dialect ( 関西弁). I also speak English and Spanish other than Japanese. So don't worry if you have trouble understanding Japanese I can also explain in English as well.

USD 6.50/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Wakako MATAYOSHI.
Wakako MATAYOSHIid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

🎯Personalized Japanese coaching for learners who want direction, structure, and real progress. こんにちは! 私は日本出身の日本語教師、わかこです。 🧁私について🧁 沖縄出身で、現在は福岡で日本語を教えています。 私はフレンドリーで楽観的、リラックスした雰囲気で会話を進めるのが得意です。 旅行や美容、スイーツが好きです。 仕事では営業をしていたので、ビジネスマナーや日本語も教えられます。 🌸レッスンについて🌸 レッスン後、どうやって日本語を勉強すればいいか迷ったことはありませんか? 私のレッスンでは、学習内容が整理されたオリジナル教材を使い、レッスン外の時間も学習が続くようにサポートしています。 日本語学習が、レッスンだけではなく楽しく、無理なく続けることが大切です。 🔰初級(N5~N4) ・基本的な文法 ・よくつかう日常表現 ・自然で聞き取りやすい発音 👉自己紹介や、簡単な日常会話ができるようになります。 🔸初中級~中級(N3) ・会話で使われる自然な表現 ・よく使うフレーズや言い回し ・語彙の整理と定着 👉日常会話の中で、自分の考えをより自然につたえられるようになります。  日本語のマンガを、翻訳に頼りすぎず楽しめるようになります。 🔹上級(N2~N1) ・敬語や場面にあった表現 ・日本のコミュニケーションスタイルやビジネスマナー ・ニュースや時事問題など、実際のテーマを使った会話練習 ・より自然で日本人らしい言い回し 👉自然で自信を持った日常会話をたのしめます。  アニメやドラマを字幕に頼りすぎずにたのしめます。 大学で日本語教員を勉強し、多くの留学生と交流してきました🌎 インターンシップではニュージーランドの中学校で日本語授業のサポート、日本大使館にて日本語クラスのチューターを行いました。 この経験から、外国語を学ぶ楽しさや難しさを理解しています。 📚語学学習は、一人だと続けにくいものです。 あなたのペースに合わせて、無理なく・着実にサポートします。 「コミュニケーション」のなかで、楽しく日本語を学びましょう!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 23:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Meika.
5.0

655 Lessons

Meikaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

For those who want more speaking opportunities! A new, easy-to-continue lesson has started. <Certification> ・420 hour Japanese Teacher's Course ・Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test 3 years have just passed since I became a Japanese teacher. If you take a conversation practice lesson, any level is okay. I'm happy to help with your Japanese for you to be able to speak Japanese.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Chieko.
4.9

46 Lessons

Chiekoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Learn Natural Japanese with an Osaka Native 🇯🇵Conversation,Travel & Daily Japanese/English Support こんにちは!智恵子(ちえこ)です。大阪出身・在住の日本語ネイティブスピーカーです🇯🇵 Hello! I'm Chieko from Osaka, Japan! 海外旅行や国際交流が大好きで、世界中の人と話すことを楽しんでいます。日本語を楽しく学びたい方、自然な会話を練習したい方のお手伝いをします! 🌸 レッスン内容 🌸 ✅ 初心者向け日本語 ・ひらがな・カタカナ ・基本文法 ・自己紹介 ・日常会話 ✅ 会話レッスン ・フリートーク ・発音練習 ・自然な日本語表現 ・日本人らしい話し方 ✅ 旅行日本語 ・レストランでの注文 ・買い物 ・道の聞き方 ・電車やホテルで使う表現 ✅ 中級・上級者向け ・会話力アップ ・敬語 ・語彙力強化 ・自然な表現への修正 私は大阪出身なので、標準語だけでなく関西弁や関西文化についても紹介できます😊 レッスンでは間違いを恐れる必要はありません。リラックスした雰囲気で、あなたのレベルや目標に合わせてサポートします。英語でのサポートも可能なので、初心者の方も安心してください! Whether you want to travel to Japan, improve your conversation skills, or learn Japanese from scratch, I'm here to help. Let's enjoy learning Japanese together! I look forward to meeting you in my lesson! 🌸✨

USD 9.00/trial
Available 21:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Miki.
5.0

9 Lessons

Mikiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

Let’s graduate from not feeling confident speaking 🎓Speak from your first lesson ✨|English OK 🌸 Hello, I’m Miki 🌸 A certified Japanese teacher from Hyogo, Japan 🧑‍🏫 If your goal is to speak Japanese quickly, this lesson is for you! 🕊️🌿 Using textbooks tailored to your level, you will learn from the basics with a focus on conversation 🫶🏻🤍 Based on my experience supporting students from over 15 countries, I’ll help you improve your speaking skills and prepare for the JLPT ☺️🌟 Mistakes lead to growth! Let's enjoy learning together 🥰 ✅ Beginner to Intermediate (N5–N2) ✅ Conversation-focused → speak quickly ✅ English support available < Student Results 🏆 > 👤 Complete beginner From ZERO → speaks with confidence in 2 weeks ✨ 👤 Beginner Struggled with listening → now understands lessons in Japanese & uses te-form naturally 🌸 👤 Intermediate Had knowledge but couldn't speak → now speaks naturally & studying for N3 🌸 < My Strengths 🎀 > ✅ Practical, conversation-focused & immersive lessons 🔥 ✅ Learn to introduce yourself in just ONE lesson ✨ ✅ Gain confidence & fast improvement! 🌸 ✅ Effective homework & feedback for retention 💡 < Recommended for 🧁 > ✅ Starting from a complete beginner level ✅ Wanting to gain confidence in speaking ✅ Learning Japanese efficiently & systematically ✅ Building a strong foundation for the JLPT < Materials ☁️ > 📔 Beginner: GENKI 1 / 2, Minna no Nihongo 📔 Intermediate: Chuukyuu e Ikou, Quartet 1 📔 Advanced: Shin Chuukyuu kara Jookyu e, Quartet 2, NHK NEWS, YouTube 📔 JLPT: Soumatome

USD 15.00/trial
Available 12:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher SHIMPEI.
5.0

671 Lessons

SHIMPEIid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
·English

Professional Japanese Teacher | Beginners to Business | 25y CEO Experience I offer tailored Japanese lessons for learners who value steady, long-term progress. With 25 years of experience as a CEO, I teach not only the language but also how Japanese is used in real communication, culture, and decision-making. I have taught hundreds of learners from beginners to business professionals. Many study with me regularly, allowing me to adjust lessons to each learner’s goals, level, and pace. I focus on real understanding rather than memorization, so you can use Japanese confidently in real life.

Business
USD 10.00/trial
Available 20:45 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Maki.
5.0

4,012 Lessons

Makiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Korean
+2

🌟Qualified Japanese Grammar, Conversational and JLPT tutor with 5+ years experience 【Podcast】 Maki's Nihongo Podcast >> Please find me on Spotify! 🌸About Me🌸 Hi, I'm Maki! I was born and live in Shizuoka, Japan. My hobbies are learning Korean✏️, reading books📙 and musicals✨. I speak English and Korean. (I'm currently studying for Korean certification) I stayed in New Zealand and England for 7 years and I have experience working overseas🌍👍. 🌟Career as a Japanese tutor🌟 ▷Teaching to beginner to Advanced learners ▷ 5 years+ experience ▷ 6,000+ lessons ▷ Owner of Podcast for Japanese learner with English and Japanese transcripts ✏️My Teaching Style✏️ ▷ Textbook: Minna no nihongo / Genki/ TRY ▷Each student’s lesson notes (incl. new vocabulary, improvement, Homework) ✅Beginner to Advanced learners ✅Podcast with transcripts ✅Original Grammar/ Kanji quiz 💛My teaching goal💛 ▷Sharing not only language but culture and recent events in Japan ▷ Being always patient, supportive and friendly ▷ Having an enough time for students to speak Japanese & asking questions to me ✅During lessons ・Covering all Japanese skills ( focusing on output) ・Conversational expression or useful travel phrases ・Formal conversation tips in workplace for both writing and speaking as well as casual speech with your family and friends ・Correcting your pronunciation and mistakes ☑️Outside lessons ・Grammar, Kanji or writing homework (focusing on input) ・Feedback using lesson notes ・Support students with lesson notes that students can also access 24/7 ・Podcasts

Test Preparation
USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Masami Kita.
5.0

815 Lessons

Masami Kitaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Dutch
·English
·Chinese (Mandarin)
·German
·Spanish
+2

20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more I have experience in teaching Japanese for more than 20 years, having started in Japan, then in Austria, UK, the Netherlands and in China. I have taught from small children to adults, in various institutes from language schools to High schools. I can explain the logic of grammars in a simple way so that you can understand it well. Moreover, I love communicating with people and love to see my students improve with their language skills as to talk more about themselves to me. I myself also love learning languages. I speak English and Dutch fluently. German, Chinese, Spanish and French are on the way. Thus, I don't forget the beginner's mind. Language is the tool of communication!

USD 22.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mizuki.
5.0

1,590 Lessons

Mizukiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish
+1

Chill, Casual, Cheers! Hey there! 👋 Welcome to my profile! I’m a native Japanese speaker currently living in Japan after taking an incredible 1.5-year round-the-world journey through South America, Africa, and Asia. 🌱 A little about my journey: Over the past decade, I’ve explored more than just tourist spots. I’ve lived with the Maasai tribe in Kenya, spent 50days living off the land with indigenous people in the Amazon, practiced Vipassana meditation with monks in Southeast Asia, and hiked solo through Patagonia. I’ve also worked in the TV industry and spent years in tech sales at an international company in Tokyo, working alongside colleagues from all over the world. 💬 Why I’m on italki: Now, as a freelancer in Japan, I’m here because I love sharing ideas, connecting through deep conversations, and learning about different cultures. I don’t treat lessons like formal lectures—think of me as your language buddy and storytelling partner! 🎯 Our lessons are great for you if: You want to level up your natural Japanese conversation skills. You enjoy talking about travel, culture, mindfulness, career, or life philosophies. You want a supportive space where we can easily switch to English whenever you get stuck! Let's make learning Japanese fun, meaningful, and part of your everyday life. Send me a message or book a trial lesson—I can’t wait to hear your stories too! ✨

USD 13.00/trial
Available 00:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ken.
5.0

4,816 Lessons

Kenid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

Want to practice Japanese with someone easy to talk to? I'd love to chat with you! わたしは、ていねいなフォーマルスタイルと、カジュアルなインフォーマルスタイルの日本語を話すことができます。東京や名古屋で生活していたことがあるので、日本のマナーや文化についても知っています。「あきたべん」というほうげんをつかって、話すこともできます。 わたしは、話したり、聞いたりすることが好きなので、ずっと話しつづけることができます。 I can speak both formal and informal Japanese.I have lived and worked in Tokyo and Nagoya, so I know about Japanese manners and culture. I can also speak using a dialect called "Akita-ben”. I like to talk and listen, so I can talk all the time.

USD 7.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher kuriko.
5.0

717 Lessons

kurikoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

Meaningful Japanese Conversations|Discover Japan, Share Your Culture, Speak Naturally Hello, my name is Kuriko. I love learning how people live, think, and see the world through conversation. In my lessons, we don't just study Japanese—we exchange ideas, compare our cultures, and enjoy meaningful conversations together. Every conversation is a chance to discover something new—about Japan, your country, and even yourself. I naturally guide our conversations from simple topics to deeper discussions, so you'll find yourself expressing ideas you never thought you could say in Japanese. My goal is for you to leave each lesson thinking, "I spoke a lot today!" "I could express difficult ideas in Japanese!" If you… ✓ enjoy meaningful conversations ✓ want natural Japanese ✓ love learning about cultures ✓ want to express your ideas with confidence I would love to meet you. ”Don't just learn Japanese—talk about the world in Japanese.” I want every lesson to give you the confidence and satisfaction of realizing just how much you can communicate in Japanese. 私のレッスンでは、日本語を話すことを通して、お互いの文化や考え方を知り、会話を楽しみます。 日本とあなたの国の文化を比べたり、お互いの価値観について話したり、日常生活やニュース、旅行、食べ物など、さまざまなテーマについて自然な日本語で会話を楽しみます。 だからレッスンでは、一方的に教えるのではなく、お互いの文化や考え方を共有しながら、一緒に会話を広げていきます。 毎週のレッスンが、「勉強」ではなく、「楽しみな時間」になるような会話を、一緒に作っていけたら嬉しいです。

USD 7.00/trial
Available 07:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Go Suzuki.
5.0

107 Lessons

Go Suzukiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
Native
+1

I've taught children football in Cambodia, using both Japanese and English. As a teacher, I emphasize patience, and creating a fun learning environment. I believe that language learning should be fun and enjoyable. I'm also a lifelong learner, and have many interests, and can share the struggles of learning something new.

USD 9.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sean.
5.0

1,012 Lessons

Seanid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

日本語学校で講師をしています。日本語文法を楽しく学ぶことができます。上級者にはMini Debateがお勧めです!他には大学院の研究計画書、志望理由書、教授へのメール添削などのご要望にお応えします。 I am teaching Japanese at a Japanese language school. So I supported more than 100 students so far. Since my previous job was as an engineer, this background is useful for students to know a business manner in Japan. Honestly, all my students say that my lesson is very enjoyable. I hope that you can enjoy learning and improving your Japanese in my lesson.

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher ケンア.
ケンアid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish
+6

Japanese/English/Spanish Various experiences 28824 hours(face-to-face classes) 1184 hours(online). Hello everyone! My name is Ken, originally from Tokyo. I speak English, Spanish, and Japanese. I had various experiences which might help you with your area of interests. I am teaching japanese 30008 hours, and counting. I have taught Japanese for many years, both in universities and high schools, Japanese companies, Japanese associations/schools and private classes/home tutoring, in more than 20 years, and in several countries. I have used textbooks, such as "Minna no Nihongo" I, II, "Genki" I, II, "Marugoto" A1, A2-1, A2-2, "Basic Kanji Book " Vol.1,2, and others, to teach Japanese using Spanish, to more than 3000 students. Having worked for several international Japanese companies, I am also proficient in business-like Japanese. In addition, I have translated books. Since I was young, I have practiced pronunciation for actors in Japan and various countries, so I can teach Japanese with clear and easy-to-understand pronunciation for beginners. I am a member of SAG-AFTRA (Screen and Television Actors Guild of America and Federation of Radio Artists), with an honorable withdrawal. My teaching style is based on following the textbook. I teach Japanese using basic level textbooks from page 0. *Except that Japanese writing. My Japanese classes are designed for long-term students who enjoy learning through structured textbook exercises focused on grammatical structures. *These classes are not intended for conversation-only classes. Thank you and I hope to meet you soon!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 13:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Miyabi.
5.0

4,642 Lessons

Miyabiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
·English
+3

An enthusiastic and friendly Japanese tutor with 7 years of teaching experience. Hi! I'm Miyabi. I was born and raised in Saitama Japan.So I speak standard Japanese. Currently I'm living in Canada. I also used to live in Malaysia for over 6 years. So I speak Mandarin-Chinese too. And I studying English in my spare time. I really like to traveling different countries and getting to know lots of new friends. My favorites:★Watching Anime: I'm a big fun of ONE PIECE, Haikyu, and SPY×FAMILY. ☆Favorite Artists: Mrs.GREEN APPLE / Nobu Tsujii ★Video editing: using Pr and Ae. 大家好。我叫Miyabi。 我在日本生长。我家乡在关东琦玉县。琦玉县在东京的旁边。 所以我的日语口音是标准的。 现在我在加拿大生活,我也曾经在马来西亚生活过。 去外国旅游是我的爱好之一。 我也很喜欢结交新朋友! 希望很快就能见到你! 我从2019年开始在上海的语言网校教日语。我有教过不同年龄与背景的朋友们。 过来我的教室,体验轻松愉快地课程吧! I using text book, PPT, videos, songs, and articles, depending on your needs. In my lessons, you will get lots of examples and lots of opportunities to practice. Sometimes we can playing the game. During the lesson, we mainly speaks in Japanese. But if you need any helps, please let me know. You can also speak in English, or Mandarin-Chinese. *NOTES :If you wanna watch videos or playing the game, please choose ZOOM. 如果你想通过影片学习,或想玩游戏,请选ZOOM上课。

USD 18.00/trial
Available 14:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Runa.
5.0

96 Lessons

Runaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Korean
+1

한국어 가능/ English Lesson Available 怖がらずにまずは始めてみましょう! 日本語を教えるボランティアをした経験があります。また、英語の民間学童でバイリンガルスタッフとして勤めたこともありますので、お子様の日本語学習のサポートも可能です。韓国語もしくは英語での指導が可能です。 일본어를 가르치는 봉사 활동 경험이 있으며, 영어 민간 학원에서 이중언어 스태프로 근무한 경험도 있습니다. 그래서 어린이 일본어 학습도 편하게 지원해 드릴 수 있습니다. 한국어로 수업 진행도 가능하니 부담 없이 문의해 주세요 :) I have experience teaching Japanese through volunteer activities. I have also worked as a bilingual staff member at an English-language after-school program, so I am able to support Japanese learning for children as well. Lessons are also available in English.

USD 14.00/trial
Available 12:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Takahiro Murakami.
5.0

8,095 Lessons

Takahiro Murakamiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Arabic (Egyptian)
·English
·Arabic

I have 9 years of experience teaching Japanese, and I am capable of conversing in English and Arabic I have been teaching Japanese for about 7 years. First, I taught Japanese in Egypt at two universities and the Japanese Cultural Center(Japan Foundation Cairo office). Now I am teaching Japanese for students who want to proceed to the next level of education in Tokyo. However, because I want to teach the Japanese language to students from different countries, I decided to become a teacher at italki.

Test Preparation
USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kaho.
5.0

1,843 Lessons

Kahoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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French
·English

🇫🇷 Experte en japonais pour FRANCOPHONES ⚡️Expérience au Lycée Français International de Tokyo⚡️ 📚Avec mes cours, vous allez… →Parler japonais avec confiance grâce à des activités ludiques sans stress (jeux de rôle, jeux, etc.) →Utiliser la grammaire et le vocabulaire en conversations réelles →Rester motivé(e) et progresser avec plaisir ⭐️Comme mes élèves qui… Sans japonais à la maison, après 2h/semaine pendant 1an, ont appris à lire les kana et à parler avec assurance. ✅With my lessons, you will… →Speak Japanese confidently through fun, stress-free activities like role-plays and games →Use grammar and vocabulary naturally →Stay motivated and enjoy learning 💫Like my students who… Had zero Japanese at home — but with just 2h/week, after 1year, could read kana and speak confidently.

USD 10.00/trial

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  • Hatty

    Hatty

    Learning Japanese

    Isaac先生 is very kind and patient. I learnt a lot from this lesson. He also taught me some Hiroshima Dialect ,it was really fun. Thanks to his encouragement I can speak Japanese more easily. I recommend him to everyone.

  • Lukas

    Lukas

    Learning Japanese

    An amazing teacher to study Japanese with! Patient, kind and great at teaching nuance within Japanese grammar. She allows me to make the grammar my own by explaining all the ways certain structures and verbs are used, and in which contexts. Paying more attention to things I find difficult. I've already learned so much only within 2 lessons! ゆきえせんせい, ありがとうございま !

  • Sterling W.

    Sterling W.

    Learning Japanese

    I really enjoy working with Haru and appreciate how patient she is! Every lesson she provides a picture and we work through the details of the picture describing it. At the end of the lesson she sends me a one sheet review page over everything that we covered. This makes it very easy to brush up between lessons. This is great for someone who is trying to learn words in context or has learned Japanese in the past but need a refresher.

  • Andreas

    Learning Japanese

    241 Stunden mit Sachiko als Lehrerin - wie die Zeit vergehen kann. Der Unterricht findet auf sehr gutem Deutsch und Japanisch statt - mittlerweile sogar mehr auf japanisch als auf deutsch. Die Dialoge sind meist auf Ereignissen der letzten Woche, wodurch man auch neue Vokabel kennen lernt. Sachiko ist immer pünktlich, gut vorbereitet, und steckt mit ihrer guten Laune immer an. Der Unterricht folgt einem "Lehrplan" analog einem Lehrbuch. Es wird aber nicht nur stumpf das Buch abgearbeitet sondern Grammatik / Kulturelles wird durch eigene, verständlichere Folien / Bilder erklärt. Zu Beginn jeder Unterrichtstunde gibt es einen Dialog / Sprechübung, in der man über Urlaubsbilder, Geschehnisse aus der letzten Woche o.Ä. spricht. Ansonsten sprechen die Zahlen für sich: Anzahl Studenten vs Anzahl Stunden: viele Studenten nehmen mehr als nur 1-3 Stunden bei ihr. 5 Sterne Bewertung bei > 6200 Stunden - findet mal eine 5 Sterne Google-Bewertung mit über 6000 Bewertungen.

  • Daniel Grant

    Learning Japanese

    I love my lessons with Shiota-Sensei! He has customised the lessons around my specific interests (board games and craft beer!) and makes the lessons very fun! He keeps in touch in between lessons with information relating to the topics we discussed. It feels like I'm just chatting with a good friend. I have been learning Japanese through apps and online tools and videos, and this is the first time working with a tutor. I'm finding it very helpful to learn more about how to have conversations. ありがとうございます

  • Patti

    Patti

    Learning Japanese

    Still here after all these years! As you can see from the number of lessons I have had with Youhei-san, he is a wonderful teacher. He has taken me from a total beginner to someone who can have a conversation and understand podcasts. I hope to continue working with him for many years to come.

  • Kathryn Risch

    Learning Japanese

    Just the best teacher on the planet. Designed a lesson plan around the phrases and places more important to my upcoming Japan trip! So thoughtful and creative, and never makes me feel bad for my many errors!

  • Baz

    Baz

    Learning Japanese

    りょうこ先生はとてもやさしくて、いつもていねいに教えてくれる先生です。 とても忍耐強く、文法や新しい表現もわかりやすく説明してくれるので、安心して勉強できます。 レッスンでは、今使っている教科書のPowerPointを使いながら勉強しています。教科書の文法を勉強するだけではなく、りょうこ先生がたくさん質問してくれるので、習った文法を使いながら自然に会話の練習もできます。私が話すときも、いつもやさしくサポートしてくれるので、間違いを心配しすぎずに話すことができます。 宿題も毎回ていねいに直してくれて、レッスンの後には復習のための教材も準備してくれます。授業で勉強したことをもう一度確認できるので、とても助かっています。 りょうこ先生と勉強を始めてから、自分の日本語が少しずつ上達していると感じます。特に、話すことに前より自信がついてきました。また、先生のおかげで、日本語をもっと勉強したいという気持ちも強くなりました。 毎回のレッスンが楽しくて、勉強を続けるモチベーションにもなっています。文法も会話もバランスよく勉強したい人に、本当におすすめの先生です!

  • Daniel Coleman

    Daniel Coleman

    Learning Japanese

    先生のおかげで、会話スキルが向上し、話す練習を通して自信をつけることができました。少しずつですが、毎日日本語が話せるようになっています。 また、先生の応援のおかげで、日本語能力試験N3レベルに合格できました!今まで寄り添って指導してくださり、本当にありがとうございました。 次はN2試験に向けて精一杯頑張ります!先生のN2文法のレッスンもとても楽しみにしています。これからもよろしくお願いします。

  • Jamie

    Jamie

    Learning Japanese

    I really had fun with Sensei’s listening skill challenge! It made me more aware of the areas where I still need to improve. I also really enjoy how Sensei discusses the latest news and current events, then teaches me how to express my thoughts naturally in Japanese. Overall, I always have a great time learning with Sensei. It’s not only helping me improve my Japanese, but also making the learning experience fun, practical, and engaging! 🇯🇵

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Frequently asked questions about online Japanese classes

Do I need a tutor to learn Japanese?

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Online Japanese lessons typically range from $15 to $60 per hour, depending on the tutor’s experience and lesson format. Many learners choose private Japanese tutors because they provide personalized guidance, instant correction, and real conversation practice that help them progress faster than studying alone.

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How quickly will I become fluent with a Japanese teacher?

Fluency in Japanese depends on your study habits, consistency, and starting level, but working with a Japanese teacher can significantly speed up your progress. Experts estimate that reaching professional working proficiency in Japanese takes about 2,200 hours of study. That said, you don’t need that much time to start speaking. Most learners reach a conversational level after 400–600 hours, which often means 6–12 months of regular tutoring.

Lessons are tailored to your needs, you receive hands-on guidance, and you practice real conversation in every session.This focused approach to Japanese teaching helps you stay consistent, motivated, and moves you toward higher levels of fluency.

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Using a Japanese language tutor on italki helps you learn the Japanese you’ll actually use, not just textbook phrases, by focusing on real conversations, common expressions, and situations you encounter in daily life.

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How do italki's online Japanese classes work?

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How often should I meet with an online Japanese tutor?

How often you meet with an online Japanese tutor depends on your goals, schedule, and current level. Beginners often benefit from 2–3 online Japanese lessons per week to build consistency, practice speaking, and reinforce new grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate and advanced learners may have 1–2 online Japanese lessons per week for focused practice, exam preparation, or conversation skills.

Consistency is key. Short, regular lessons are usually more effective than longer, infrequent sessions. Your learning style also matters: some students do well with more intensive lessons, while others prefer a slower, steady pace. A private Japanese tutor can help you design a schedule that fits your lifestyle, and lessons can be adjusted as your goals evolve.

Do italki's Japanese tutors offer free online Japanese lessons?

While italki Japanese tutors don’t offer completely free lessons, many provide trial lessons at a heavily discounted rate. Each student can book up to three trial lessons (one per tutor), giving you the chance to experience different Japanese teaching styles before committing. These trial lessons let you try a Japanese lesson online, assess the tutor’s approach, discuss your goals, and see if their style suits you. It’s a low-risk way to find the right Japanese teacher for your needs.

Do I need a basic understanding of the Japanese language before I can take Japanese classes with italki?

No. You don’t need any previous knowledge to start learning Japanese on italki. The platform has many Japanese tutors for beginners who specialize in teaching students with no prior knowledge of Japanese. These tutors understand the challenges of starting from scratch and know how to make the language approachable from day one.

Finding a Japanese tutor for beginners is simple. When browsing tutor profiles, filter by specialization (such as “beginners”), watch introduction videos, and read reviews from other students.

Starting as a complete beginner can even be an advantage, since your Japanese instructor will guide you toward good pronunciation and grammar habits from the very beginning.

What is the difference between an italki Community tutor vs. Professional tutor?

The main difference between an italki community tutor and a professional tutor lies in their qualifications, teaching style, and focus.Professional tutors are certified teachers with formal training. They offer structured lessons with prepared materials, covering grammar, vocabulary, and exam prep. They provide study resources and detailed feedback during online Japanese lessons, making them ideal for beginners or students seeking systematic learning.

Community tutors, on the other hand, are native or fluent speakers without formal teaching credentials. They focus on conversational practice, helping learners build fluency and confidence in a flexible, informal, and often more budget-friendly way.Many learners use both: professional Japanese tutors for foundational skills and community Japanese tutors for speaking practice.

What are the benefits of private online Japanese lessons?

Private online Japanese lessons with a dedicated Japanese language instructor make learning faster, easier, and more enjoyable than group classes or self-study. Your lessons are customized to your level, goals, and interests, be it mastering kanji, improving pronunciation, preparing for the JLPT, or speaking confidently in daily conversation.

This personalized Japanese tuition speeds up learning because your tutor adapts the pace and teaching style to suit how you learn best. You can ask questions freely, revisit difficult concepts, and spend extra time on areas that need the most attention without holding back other students.

Plus, private online Japanese lessons are convenient and adaptable. You can access qualified Japanese tutors from anywhere, often at rates lower than a local in-person instructor. This kind of Japanese tutoring helps you make real progress and use the language confidently.

How to hire a Japanese tutor with italki?

Hiring a Japanese tutor on italki is simple and straightforward. Here’s how to get started:

  • 📝 Create an account – Sign up for free on the italki website or mobile app and select Japanese as the language you want to learn.
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Once you find a tutor you like, follow these steps:

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