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Expert Japanese Tutor – Speak, Read & Write with Confidence!
£30/hr
First class free
Sayoko
CountyLondon, Blackfriars, City Of ...
SubjectJapanese

Expert Japanese Tutor – Speak, Read & Write with Confidence!

I hold a Master’s degree in Fashion Futures (Sustainable Fashion) and have over 10 years of experience teaching Japanese to learners of all...
CountyLondon, Blackfriars, City Of ...
SubjectJapanese

Expert Japanese Tutor – Speak, Read & Write with Confidence!

I hold a Master’s degree in Fashion Futures (Sustainable Fashion) and have over 10 years of experience teaching Japanese to learners of all...
🌈 Beginners Japanese – Fun & Engaging 1-to-1 Online Lessons 💻✨ Suitable for Ages 11+ & Adults
£35/hr
First class free
5.0(13 Reviews)
Jennifer
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

🌈 Beginners Japanese – Fun & Engaging 1-to-1 Online Lessons 💻✨ Suitable for Ages 11+ & Adults

🌸 About Me 🌸Hi, I’m Jenny! :DI’m a native British English speaker with a 2:1 Honours Degree in Japanese Language and Contemporary Society...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

🌈 Beginners Japanese – Fun & Engaging 1-to-1 Online Lessons 💻✨ Suitable for Ages 11+ & Adults

🌸 About Me 🌸Hi, I’m Jenny! :DI’m a native British English speaker with a 2:1 Honours Degree in Japanese Language and Contemporary Society...
Native Japanese Tutor in Cardiff – Speaking, Grammar, Reading & Writing
£15/hr
First class free
Yuka
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CountyCardiff
SubjectJapanese

Native Japanese Tutor in Cardiff – Speaking, Grammar, Reading & Writing

Hello! My name is Yuka, a native Japanese speaker currently studying Psychology at Cardiff University.I offer personalised one-to-one Japan...
CountyCardiff
SubjectJapanese

Native Japanese Tutor in Cardiff – Speaking, Grammar, Reading & Writing

Hello! My name is Yuka, a native Japanese speaker currently studying Psychology at Cardiff University.I offer personalised one-to-one Japan...
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Japanese Lessons for Adults & Teens - Qualified + Experienced Native Instructor
£30/hr
First class free
Rinko
CountyHampton (Greater London)
SubjectJapanese

Japanese Lessons for Adults & Teens - Qualified + Experienced Native Instructor

I am a qualified Japanese teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching adults, teenagers, and corporate clients. My lessons are tailor...
CountyHampton (Greater London)
SubjectJapanese

Japanese Lessons for Adults & Teens - Qualified + Experienced Native Instructor

I am a qualified Japanese teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching adults, teenagers, and corporate clients. My lessons are tailor...
I have been teaching Japanese from children to adults, and for all levels including GCSE, JLPT, and university diploma
£45/hr
First class free
5.0(2 Reviews)
Megumi
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CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese: GCSE French

I have been teaching Japanese from children to adults, and for all levels including GCSE, JLPT, and university diploma

I provide private lessons to tailor your needs. Please contact me and tell me what you would like to achieve! I can also teach Japanese as...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese: GCSE French

I have been teaching Japanese from children to adults, and for all levels including GCSE, JLPT, and university diploma

I provide private lessons to tailor your needs. Please contact me and tell me what you would like to achieve! I can also teach Japanese as...
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Speak Japanese from Day One | Beginner-Friendly, Conversation-Focused Lessons
£15/hr
First class free
Aya
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

Speak Japanese from Day One | Beginner-Friendly, Conversation-Focused Lessons

I’m Aya, a native Japanese teacher specializing in beginner, conversation-focused lessons.Grammar is explained simply and visually, and abo...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

Speak Japanese from Day One | Beginner-Friendly, Conversation-Focused Lessons

I’m Aya, a native Japanese teacher specializing in beginner, conversation-focused lessons.Grammar is explained simply and visually, and abo...
I am a friendly teacher who enjoys helping people of all ages and ability levels
£25/hr
First class free
5.0(2 Reviews)
Matthew
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CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

I am a friendly teacher who enjoys helping people of all ages and ability levels

Hello! My name is Matthew James, and I’m a Japanese language tutor based in the UK.I’ve been teaching languages for over 8 years, mostly in...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

I am a friendly teacher who enjoys helping people of all ages and ability levels

Hello! My name is Matthew James, and I’m a Japanese language tutor based in the UK.I’ve been teaching languages for over 8 years, mostly in...
Japanese language tutor open to all ages and backgrounds
£20/hr
Emil
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

Japanese language tutor open to all ages and backgrounds

Having earned a first in my Bachelor's degree in Japanese Language and Culture, and having lived in Japan for a year, I have developed both...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

Japanese language tutor open to all ages and backgrounds

Having earned a first in my Bachelor's degree in Japanese Language and Culture, and having lived in Japan for a year, I have developed both...
Are you interested in learning about Japan and would you like to learn to speak Japanese?
Look no further.
£18/hr
5.0(3 Reviews)
Yoko
CountyBirmingham, Digbeth, Nechells...
SubjectJapanese

Are you interested in learning about Japan and would you like to learn to speak Japanese? Look no further.

I am a native speaker of Japanese language who enjoys teaching Japanese to others. I can help you with your speaking skills, going from beg...
CountyBirmingham, Digbeth, Nechells...
SubjectJapanese

Are you interested in learning about Japan and would you like to learn to speak Japanese? Look no further.

I am a native speaker of Japanese language who enjoys teaching Japanese to others. I can help you with your speaking skills, going from beg...
Japanese tutor fluent in English, offering lessons for all ages
£22/hr
First class free
Mia
CountyAbbey Wood
SubjectJapanese

Japanese tutor fluent in English, offering lessons for all ages

Currently based in Lyon, France. Online lessons availableI have experience teaching Japanese to English speakers.I enjoy talking about spor...
CountyAbbey Wood
SubjectJapanese

Japanese tutor fluent in English, offering lessons for all ages

Currently based in Lyon, France. Online lessons availableI have experience teaching Japanese to English speakers.I enjoy talking about spor...
I am native level bilingual in both Japanese and English. I can teach Japanese to anyone who is interested.
£20/hr
Hannah
CountyLondon
SubjectJapanese

I am native level bilingual in both Japanese and English. I can teach Japanese to anyone who is interested.

I am familiar with both professional and colloquial Japanese and I am very friendly and outgoing. I can teach in many different styles that...
CountyLondon
SubjectJapanese

I am native level bilingual in both Japanese and English. I can teach Japanese to anyone who is interested.

I am familiar with both professional and colloquial Japanese and I am very friendly and outgoing. I can teach in many different styles that...
Online Japanese lessons from beginner to intermediate
£20/hr
First class free
Yuko
CountyMalvern
SubjectJapanese

Online Japanese lessons from beginner to intermediate

Hi, I'm Yuko. I'm originally from Japan and I have lived in the UK for 20 years. I have been working as a translator after I graduated from...
CountyMalvern
SubjectJapanese

Online Japanese lessons from beginner to intermediate

Hi, I'm Yuko. I'm originally from Japan and I have lived in the UK for 20 years. I have been working as a translator after I graduated from...
Native Japanese tutor online for beginners to advanced—conversation, pronunciation, and natural phrases
£15/hr
First class free
Anri
CountyManchester, Belfast
SubjectJapanese

Native Japanese tutor online for beginners to advanced—conversation, pronunciation, and natural phrases

Hi, I’m Anri, a native Japanese tutor offering online lessons tailored to you. I’d love to help you learn Japanese at any level. We’ll set...
CountyManchester, Belfast
SubjectJapanese

Native Japanese tutor online for beginners to advanced—conversation, pronunciation, and natural phrases

Hi, I’m Anri, a native Japanese tutor offering online lessons tailored to you. I’d love to help you learn Japanese at any level. We’ll set...
Practice speaking Japanese with a native bilingual teacher! ALL levels welcome!
£23/hr
First class free
5.0(1 Reviews)
Marie
CountyManchester
SubjectJapanese

Practice speaking Japanese with a native bilingual teacher! ALL levels welcome!

Whether you are completely new to the language or wanting to practice brushing up your Japanese skills, I will support and teach you in a f...
CountyManchester
SubjectJapanese

Practice speaking Japanese with a native bilingual teacher! ALL levels welcome!

Whether you are completely new to the language or wanting to practice brushing up your Japanese skills, I will support and teach you in a f...
I am someone who is passionate about languages and communication.
£15/hr
First class free
Satoshi
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

I am someone who is passionate about languages and communication.

I am currently studying linguistics at university, and I am also learning TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Although I am plan...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

I am someone who is passionate about languages and communication.

I am currently studying linguistics at university, and I am also learning TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Although I am plan...
£9/hr
First class free
Honomi Takahashi
CountyCardiff
SubjectJapanese

Learn Japanese Through Conversation with a Native Speaker

Hello! I am a native Japanese speaker from Japan and currently studying at Cardiff University.My lessons focus mainly on spoken Japanese an...
CountyCardiff
SubjectJapanese

Learn Japanese Through Conversation with a Native Speaker

Hello! I am a native Japanese speaker from Japan and currently studying at Cardiff University.My lessons focus mainly on spoken Japanese an...
£9/hr
First class free
Kouichi
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

Japanese native tutor + automatic lesson review included (Online only)

Most of what you learn in a lesson is forgotten within a day. After the lesson, you'll receive an automatic feedback report highlighting yo...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectJapanese

Japanese native tutor + automatic lesson review included (Online only)

Most of what you learn in a lesson is forgotten within a day. After the lesson, you'll receive an automatic feedback report highlighting yo...
Native Japanese Tutor | Friendly & Patient | All Levels Welcome :)
£20/hr
First class free
Kiki
CountyOxford
SubjectJapanese

Native Japanese Tutor | Friendly & Patient | All Levels Welcome :)

Hello! I’m Kaho, a native Japanese speaker based in the UK. I offer personalised Japanese lessons tailored to your goals, whether you are a...
CountyOxford
SubjectJapanese

Native Japanese Tutor | Friendly & Patient | All Levels Welcome :)

Hello! I’m Kaho, a native Japanese speaker based in the UK. I offer personalised Japanese lessons tailored to your goals, whether you are a...
Native-Level Japanese Tutor / I give Japanese lessons beyond language: culture, literature, and history
£20/hr
First class free
Guanzhi (Kanshi)
CountyCamden (London), Camden Town,...
SubjectJapanese

Native-Level Japanese Tutor / I give Japanese lessons beyond language: culture, literature, and history

I am currently a BA FineArt student at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, and an artist livingand working between Lo...
CountyCamden (London), Camden Town,...
SubjectJapanese

Native-Level Japanese Tutor / I give Japanese lessons beyond language: culture, literature, and history

I am currently a BA FineArt student at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, and an artist livingand working between Lo...
Practical tutor with immersive work experience. I teach beginners authentic, real-life Japanese conversation skills.
£14/hr
Kenji
CountyManchester
SubjectJapanese

Practical tutor with immersive work experience. I teach beginners authentic, real-life Japanese conversation skills.

While I hold a JLPT N2 certification, my primary strength lies in my real-world experience. I have spent several years working in a restaur...
CountyManchester
SubjectJapanese

Practical tutor with immersive work experience. I teach beginners authentic, real-life Japanese conversation skills.

While I hold a JLPT N2 certification, my primary strength lies in my real-world experience. I have spent several years working in a restaur...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

📖 Where can I learn Japanese?

How to learn Japanese? You can learn Japanese in several ways: private tuition at home, online tuition in Japanese, conversation classes in Japanese... You can choose between Japanese classes for children, Japanese classes for adults and even by level (Japanese classes for beginners or for advanced levels). 

🧑‍🎓 Is having a Japanese tutor useful? 

Why is Japanese becoming more and more popular? Why should I learn Japanese? Besides the fact that Japan is one of the most advanced countries in terms of technology, what attracts people most is its culture: Japanese cuisine, history, architecture, anime and manga, which are so popular around the world. So, is it useful? Yes, both for work and personal reasons. 

 🧑‍💼 How do I find Japanese language lessons for beginners? 

Many Japanese tutors specialise in one level: either by age (children to adults) or by level (beginners to advanced). Most private tuition for beginners starts with the basics: learning the Japanese alphabets, hiragana and katakana, or even the most common kanji. Later on, we work on Japanese vocabulary for beginners: the family, numbers, months or days of the week, and how to introduce yourself in Japanese

🧑‍💻  How to find online Japanese classes? 

You have the option of taking your Japanese classes online. This modality is much more flexible, and you can enjoy all the tools of online tuition: shared agenda, instant messaging... And even much more practical classes. Although they usually last between 1 and 1.5 hours, they feel much more personalised, and they practice speaking Japanese much more.

💷 How much does a Japanese language lesson cost? 

On average Japanese classes cost £18 an hour. It is not a common language, so finding tutors is more difficult. However, most tutors are native speakers, and you can learn the language directly from them. Other factors that affect the price are the type, level and quality of the tutors themselves. 

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Where can I find Japanese classes? 

How to learn Japanese 

Japanese is an increasingly popular language in Western society. Its cuisine and culture have made a place for themselves in this globalised world, and we can't complain: who doesn't like good sushi or has enjoyed watching Pokémon or Doraemon? That's why more and more people are willing to start Japanese classes

How to study Japanese from scratch

The first step is to get to know its writing and speech system. In the case of Japanese, they are the hiragana and katakana syllabary. But here are a few more tips to help you learn Japanese quickly

  • Know the sentence structure. In order to learn Japanese, it is very important for you to know that the order of the sentence changes. It does not follow an order of subject, verb and predicate. Rather, it is a completely different structure: they put the verb at the end of the sentence. 
  • Familiarise yourself with the language. Japan has a huge animation and film industry, so why not take the opportunity to watch some Japanese anime or drama to get used to the language? Japanese is not particularly difficult to pronounce, but it will help you to understand and use certain Japanese expressions, such as "Ohayo" (Good morning). 
  • Japanese private tuition. If you want to learn Japanese, the fastest and most effective way to do it is through private tuition. Japanese tutors are the ones who will adapt to you, to your interests and teach you at your own pace. 
  • Study Japanese in Japanese. Another way to learn Japanese superfast is to study or work in Japan for a while. There is no more immersive experience than that and the learning will be fast, continuous, and you will come out with a very high level. 

How to find a Japanese tutor 

A private Japanese tutor will always respond to your needs. Do you have a tight schedule? If you want to give priority to conversation over grammar, you can do that too. In general, private tuition is more practical than tuition in a tuition centre and much more emphasis is placed on conversation. Would you like to find private Japanese lessons? 

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Why do you want to learn Japanese? Often, the Japanese private tuition tutors prepare the lessons according to your motivation: do you want to learn Japanese for work? Why do you like it? It is also important that you know what level of Japanese you want to learn: if you are looking for beginners' Japanese lessons, you will need an A1 tutor, if you have some knowledge or have learnt Japanese before, you will be looking for more advanced levels. 
  2. Did you know that you have the choice between private tuition at home, learning Japanese online or learning Japanese in person, wherever you want? The type of private tuition is important, as you can filter your search according to what you want. 
  3. Contact private Japanese tutors. Now that you know what you want and how you want it, start contacting tutors! Our recommendation is to compare profiles and look at the characteristics of each profile: timetable, price, qualifications, reviews, level of Japanese... 

Why start Japanese classes and learn Japanese 

The reasons for learning Japanese are many and vary from person to person. There are thousands of reasons to learn a language or to start language classes, from improving their curriculum to mere curiosity about the language. But if you haven't yet found a reason to learn Japanese, here's why it's useful to learn Japanese today: 

  • The city of technological progress. Nobody can deny that Japan is the country of technology par excellence. You find technology everywhere (including the bathroom) and you have the feeling of being in another world because of how exotic it all is. If you like engineering, computers or any other technology, Japan is a country you will enjoy very much. 
  • It will make it easier for them to learn more Asian languages. Starting with Japanese will make it easier if you want to learn Korean or Chinese later on. Asian languages are different from each other, but also similar in some ways. So once you start with one, you will find it easier to learn the others. 
  • A beautiful language. The writing of any Asian language is like a work of art. It takes years to learn how to do it and the result, once you see it, is more than satisfactory. Of course, this is one of the most beautiful parts of the language. 
  • Do you know anyone who speaks Japanese and English? Surely both numbers are completely different. The truth is that there are not many people who can speak Japanese in UK, so if you want to find a job or differentiate yourself from the rest, Japanese is key. 

Benefits of online tuition in Japanese 

At FindTutors, 80% of the tutors give online tuition. Would you be interested in starting Japanese lessons online? These lessons tend to have a more flexible schedule and are generally cheaper as there are no travel costs. But learning Japanese online also has other benefits: 

  • Learn at your own pace and on your own schedule, making it more convenient for those with busy lifestyles.
  • Learning Japanese online can be more cost-effective than traditional classes.
  • Online Japanese classes can raise your status in the workplace, making you more approachable and opening up opportunities for career advancement. 
  • Studying Japanese can allow you to become more culturally enriched and gain a deeper understanding of Japanese traditions and way of life. 
  • Online classes can lead to more friends, love, and opportunities for international understanding.