In the trial lesson, I will check your level through a simple conversation, and then we will discuss the future lesson plan. 
  　For first-time students, I cannot offer my regular lesson in the trial lesson time because I cannot know the details of their language level in advance.

  　If you are finding someone to practice your Japanese with in Conversational Lesson, I just check your level while continuing our conversation.
  　If you are considering taking textbook lessons or other lessons that student need some preparation for, please tell me more about your study background beforehand. Any information like the materials or textbooks you used and how far you have progressed so that I can give you more appropriate advice.

No refunds will be given if you are absent for any reason.

Thank you for your understanding in advance.

Let's have a chat casually and in a relaxed way.  We can talk about any topics that you are interested in.  
 I can provide corrections about grammar or words through a chat box during our conversation, and I can also correct pronunciation if you prefer. 
 Alternatively, we can make a Google Doc or Google Sheet to record corrections and to be shared during the lesson (your Google account needed for sharing).

 You can also bring topics or news to talk about and themes for discussion or role-playing theme.

 Even for beginners who have studied basic grammar, free conversation in which you have to speak something on your own can be difficult. In such cases, it is a good idea to look up the words and sentences you want to say about the topic you want to talk about to some extent beforehand and write them down. If you are having trouble finding a topic, choose one of the following topics, make a list of what you want to talk about, and be prepared.

General topics
・音楽（おんがく） music
・アニメ・マンガ  anime; manga
・ファッション fashion
・科学（かがく）、テクノロジー science; technology
・歴史（れきし） history
・旅行（りょこう）、町（まち） travel; cities
・美術（びじゅつ）、アート  fine arts; art
・食べ物（たべもの） food
・生活（せいかつ） life
・文学（ぶんがく）literature
・ニュース news
 
If you take a 30 minute lesson, I accept it only once per day for each student.

Note: in this lesson, I will point out grammatical errors and appropriate vocabulary choices in conversation, but I will not give detailed grammar explanations. If students would like to study grammar, please reserve lessons that uses a textbook.

Conversational Practice

This lesson is designed to increase reading comprehension and vocabulary. By reading sentences, students will increase their natural Japanese input.
  Textbooks are recommended for the beginner and intermediate levels. Or, if there is some literature that you are reading and do not understand, we can go over the passages with you.
  Materials for the advanced level will be decided after consultation with the tutor (opinions, essays, literature, and etc.). Advanced students will also summarize the content orally and engage in a brief exchange of ideas.

Skype is also required to communicate during our lesson.

From May, 2025, the tutor will probably use Google Meet. 
Prepare your Gmail account to communicate in lessons and to share Google Doc.  

Note: Students are required to do some preparatory work, such as looking up the meanings of words.
　*If you would like to know the contents of the textbook for beginner and intermediate students, the tutor will introduce them in a 30-minute conversation lesson or in the course.

Who Should Take This Course: 
＜Beginner-Intermediate levels＞
・Students who have finished studying beginner grammar. 
・Those who want to improve reading comprehension and practice reading Kanji words.
    It is also good reading practice for those who are aiming to take the JLPT N3.
　　Textbook: 『日本語学習者のための読解厳選テーマ25＋10　〔初中級〕』
                   　　  "25+10 Selected Reading Comprehension Themes for Learners of Japanese"
　　　　　       　ISBN 978-4-89358-943-9
　　　　　　       Students need to purchase the textbook

＜Advanced level＞
・Students who want to increase their input of natural Japanese and strengthen their vocabulary.

How to proceed with the lesson:
1. Preparation in advance
　　1) Confirm the meaning of vocabulary
　　2) Answer the questions (in the textbook)
2. Checking understanding in the lesson
　　1) Read aloud, check contents and answer questions (for textbooks)
　　2) Confirmation of vocabulary
　　3) Summarize contents orally, discussion

Reading Lesson

In this lesson, you can choose one from the following courses.  See the details below.

Please let me know the course you will choose BEFORE the first lesson. 
Students are required to purchase the textbook for lessons. We can also discuss which textbook to use in the first lesson.

Skype id is also required to communicate during our lesson.

From May, 2025, the tutor will probably use Google Meet. 
Prepare your Gmail account to communicate in lessons and to share Google Doc.  

1. Beginner Japanese  (Marugoto, Minna no Nihongo, Genki)
    The purpose of this lesson is to understand basic grammar so that you can consolidate your basic Japanese and use basic expression for everyday life. 
  ・Minna no Nihongo beginner I・II
  ・Genki I・II  (2nd/3rd edition)
  ・Marugoto A1・A2

2. Intermediate Japanese
   This class is for people who have finished beginner's grammar.
   Students practice four skills(speaking, listening, reading, writing) with a textbook. 
   ・”中級へ行こう" 
   ・"Quartet 中級日本語カルテット"
   ・”中級を学ぼう（中級前期・中級後期）"

3. Business Japanese (study with textbooks, telephone, job interview preparation, etc.)
     The lesson is suitable for those who have finished beginner's grammar and for those who want to use Business Japanese or Keigo (honorific style) properly at workplace. 

 ・"初中級レベル　ロールプレイで学ぶビジネス日本語" （Pre-Intermediate Level  Learn Business Japanese with role-playing)
 ・"新日本語の中級"　（Shin-Nihohgo no Chukyu for Intermediate Level)
 ・"人を動かす！ 実戦ビジネス日本語会話" （Advanced Level: role-playing using key phrases)
 ・"上級レベル　ロールプレイで学ぶビジネス日本語" （Advanced Level : task based role-playing)

4. Customized Lesson (Advanced textbooks, writing correction, test preparation, or etc.)
     Students have to consult the tutor in advance. Advanced learners can also use advanced level materials (critiques, reading passages from literature, etc.) in consultation with the instructor.

Textbook or customized Lesson (Please choose one from the following courses)

If you are just starting out or want to practice beginner level Japanese, why don't you study Japanese with me with a new textbook?
I also welcome those who would like to start learning "Hiragana" and "Katakana"!

"TOBIRA BEGINNING JAPANESE" is a textbook for beginners, published in 2021.

   The textbook provides flipped learning materials, so those who wish to prepare in advance can use provided instructional videos to study efficiently.
    The instructor also provides flash cards for the vocabulary and kanji readings for each chapter.
   In the lesson, use what you have prepared and talk with the instructor! Of course, those who do not have time to prepare can also study efficiently within the lesson time. Using textbooks, students will also practice reading kanji characters little by little. English explanations are also included as supplementary information.

Skype id is also required to communicate during our lesson.

From May, 2025, the tutor will probably use Google Meet. 
Prepare your Gmail account to communicate in lessons and to share Google Doc.  

Textbook : "TOBIRA 1: Beginning Japanese" ISBN 978-4874248706
                   "TOBIRA 2: Beginning Japanese" ISBN 978-4874249000
                   Students are required to purchase the textbook.