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 Japan, where I worked with students of all ages and levels. I also have experience in educational publishing, so if you're aiming for a qualification like the JLPT, I can help you prepare effectively.

In my lessons, I focus on building your confidence and keeping things enjoyable. I use a clear structure, fun warm-ups, and lots of practical speaking and listening activities—because learning a language should be exciting, not stressful!

Whether you're learning for travel, exams, work, or just for fun, I’ll tailor each lesson to your goals. I also bring in cultural insights from my 18 years of living in Japan to help make the language really come alive.

So if you‘re curious about Japanese and want to give it a go—or take your skills further—get in touch. I’d love to help you on your learning journey. Hope to see you soon!