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  • Tutor japanese Kohei A.
    Super Tutor

    $

    13

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks
    +7

    大学で日本語と日本文学を専攻した認定講師 こんにちは。私の名前はKoheiです。28歳です。日本の東京に住んでいます。趣味は読書・映画・ゲーム・旅行・街歩き・ピアノです。本は、詩や小説が好きです。好きな作家は、夏目漱石や太宰治などです。また、自分で書くのも好きです。映画は、日本やアメリカの古い作品が好きです。好きな映画監督は、黒澤明やヒッチコックなどです。ゲームは、Terrariaやバイオハザード、Apex Legendsなどが好きです。オーストリアやフランス、ベトナムや韓国などに行ったことがあります。また、日本のほとんどの都道府県、東京のすべての街に行ったことがあります。チョコレートやコーヒー、喫茶店などにも興味があります。私は、少しネガティブでせっかちですが、真面目で優しいです。

    Why choose Kohei A.
    "I have been practising conversation with Kohei for over a year. He is a great teacher, patient and understanding, and always provides the correct way of saying something when I make a mistake. I feel I have improved considerably with his guidance and I look forward to continuing my studies with him."
    Andrew

    Andrew

    October 5, 2023

  • Tutor japanese Haruka K.

    $

    20

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    ビジネスに使える日本語をしっかり伝授! 日本語(にほんご)の基本(きほん)からビジネス日本語(にほんご)まで優(やさ)しく教(おし)えます!
    気軽(きがる)にメッセージを送(おく)ってください。
    こんにちは!私(わたし)の名前(なまえ)は、はるかです(^^♪。
    埼玉(さいたま)で生(う)まれ育(そだ)ち、東京(とうきょう)、長野(ながの)、大阪(おおさか)で働(はたら)いていました。私(わたし)は日本人(にほんじん)で、標準語(ひょうじゅんご)を話(はな)します。
    日本の企業(にほんのきぎょう)で営業(えいぎょう)として4年(ねん)、国立大学(こくりつだいがく)で教授(きょうじゅ)の秘書(ひしょ)として5年(ねん)働(はたら)いていました。

    Why choose Haruka K.
    "Haruka-san is very patient and makes learning Japanese fun! I can't wait to meet with her again :)"
    jackie

    jackie

    September 1, 2023

  • Tutor japanese Mio S.
    Super Tutor

    $

    25

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    🥇SUPER TUTOR 📣Only a few more hours available for new students!! Hurry and book your slots!!📣 More than 100 students in 15 years👍🏻 ✅I was born and raised in Japan. I am a native Japanese speaker.
    ✅I have lived in the United States for 7 years.
    ✅I am a bilingual of Japanese and English.
    ✅I have been tutoring since I was 18.
    ✅I am learning Spanish.
    ✅I live in Malaysia.
    ✨More than 15 years of experience

    Why choose Mio S.
    "Mio is very friendly and adjusts to your language level with ease. Language is taught in practical, useful way with great review material to keep your progression on track. Mio even takes time in each lesson to teach about Japanese culture. Definite recommend!"
    Nickolas

    Nickolas

    February 2, 2024

  • Tutor japanese Tokushi M.

    $

    15

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks
    +1

    Native-Japanese Japanese tutor with CELTA who wishes to teach Japanese: speaking, reading, etc. Hello to fellow language learners! I'm Tokushi, and you can call me whatever as long as it's Tokkun. I am a native Japanese speaker who has been an avid learner of English for about a decade. By no means I'm nothing like native speakers but I am proficient enough to be capable of earning a CELTA ...

    Why choose Tokushi M.
    "Extremely thorough and knowledgeable teacher that caters to all your learning needs. Also speaks fluent English with a large vocabulary. Highly recommended for serious students! "
    Diego

    Diego

    July 29, 2021

  • Tutor japanese So M.

    New

    tutor

    $

    15

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    音楽、ロック、マンガ、アニメなどの話が得意な講師 私の名前は ソウ です!
    栃木県益子町という陶芸の町出身です!
    私は特に音楽(特にロック)が好きで、それに関わる仕事しています。
    日本の音楽だけではなく、イギリス、アメリカなどの昔のロックやポップスについて話すことが得意です!その憧れから現在ロンドンに留学しています!
    アニメやマンガなどについても知っているので、そういうポップカルチャーが好きな人は是非私とお話ししましょう!
    日本の文化に興味を持ってくれている人たちがいるのはとても嬉しいです。そういう人たちにより日本知ってもらうことが僕の目標です!

  • Tutor japanese Chiemi I.

    $

    15

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    Certified Japanese Teacher I have a lot of hobbies. I am into playing tennis,jogging,eating and mountain climbing. I have climbed Mt Fuji three times. I also like pets. I have two dogs,axoltls,killfish and shrimps. I enjoy communicating with foreign people. I look foward to meeting you.

    Why choose Chiemi I.
    "Chiemi is an amazing teacher, who goes above and beyond to really help you learn with clear lessons and tons of examples. I feel like I hit the jackpot finding her!"
    Julie

    Julie

    September 16, 2023

  • Tutor japanese Takashi C.

    $

    28

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    Enthusiastic Teacher Who Loves Teaching and Helping I was born and only grew up in Japan, Saitama. I'm a native speaker of Japanese. I'm a care manager at a nursing home.
    I'm a friendly, patient and funny. I can support learning Japanese until you become a fluent speaker like I did for studying English.

    Why choose Takashi C.
    "Great! I recommend him!"
    Erich

    Erich

    July 9, 2019

  • Tutor japanese Tetsuro S.

    $

    14

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    Professional manga artist who has studied English in the Philippines Hello! My name is Tetsu. I mainly teach Japanese to children over 10 years old and adults.
    I am from Ibaraki Prefecture.
    I am a professional cartoonist. If you are interested, you can have a conversation while using the illustrations.
    I like spending time in nature. The happiest time for me is taking a walk with my dog ​​surrounded by nature.

    Why choose Tetsuro S.
    "Tetsu-sense is immersive & very attentive during lessons! Would definitely recommend for a relaxed way of learning new words & basic concepts with him, it’s nice to follow along in PowerPoints & review~"
    Kaysha

    Kaysha

    November 8, 2023

  • Tutor japanese Naomi T.

    $

    16

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    We learn with joy! Do you have these problems
    [・ I studied grammar, but I can't speak. ]
    [・ I want to speak Japanese more naturally. ]
    [· I can not learn. ]
    Let's learn Japanese with me.
    Classes are tailored to your needs and your own pace.
    My name is Noemi.
    I live in Tokyo.

    Why choose Naomi T.
    "Friendly and cheerful teacher. Really appreciate her well prepared materials and patience for my learning. Highly recommend Naomi."
    Maurice

    Maurice

    November 10, 2021

  • Tutor japanese Shu W.

    New

    tutor

    $

    35

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    あなたの日本語が不自然なとき、しぜんな日本語をメッセージします!ゆっくり、わかりやすい日本語を話します。 はじめまして、しゅうです!
    私は日本の長野県出身です。高校を卒業後、東京でコンサート照明の仕事をしていました。今はカンボジアに住み、オンラインで日本語を教えています。
    学生時代から色々なアルバイトをしてきたので、もしあなたがアルバイトの面接をしたければ、一緒に練習することができます。またコンビニやレストランで働いた経験があるので、ロールプレイをすることも可能です。
    私のレッスンのでは、たくさん話して、たくさん質問しましょう!きんちょうしなくても大丈夫です。皆さんとお会いできるのを、笑顔でお待ちしております。

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Hanpei

Hanpei

with Ayami

Ayami先生 is very patient and responsible. She creates a shared google doc for every student so that we are able to record and review the key points for every lesson. She is good at helping students keep motivated and become exticed about the next lesson. Honestly speaking, I always can't wait for the next time!

Pinkploy

Pinkploy

with Fuyuko

She is very kind and patient. Her class was prepared very well and Fuyu sensei always ask what are our expectation!

Soukeïna

Soukeïna

with Aya

すばらしかった あやさんわフレンドリーとやさしい 私にたくさんのことを見せて It was very cool Aya san was very friendly and Nice She show me a lot of things

Benjamin

Benjamin

with 凪沙

Second class with Nagisaさん and always a pleasure! She is so easy to communicate with and she gives me lots of new words to use in each lesson. Really grateful to have found such a nice teacher! Highly recommend

Ichi

Ichi

with Keiko

Keiko is a very dedicated teacher and even sends me the vocabulary I've had difficulties with after every session. I enjoy the lessons with her very much!

Prices for japanese lessons by tutor nationality

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Japan

$24 / hr

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United States of America

$35 / hr

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Ukraine

$26 / hr

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India

$10 / hr

Average rate for private japanese tutors

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Native japanese speakers

$24 / hr

Non native japanese speakers

$23 / hr

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🧠 Is Japanese a hard language to study?

Japanese belongs to group 5 on a 1-5 Foreign Service Institute scale of language complexity, with 5 being the hardest. This means it’s quite a difficult language to master, largely because of the writing system. But you can start speaking basic Japanese rather fast, thanks to its simplified phonetic system. So why wait? Start improving with a Japanese native speaker on Preply on Preply right now!
 

⏰ How many hours of online Japanese lessons should I take?

If your goal is becoming fluent in Japanese, prepare for 2,200 hours, which is 88 weeks of regular practice. However, if you just want to be able to have basic conversations, it may only take one year of focused daily study, preferably with a certified Japanese teacher. A variety of professional Japanese tutors are available on Preply for reasonable prices, so choose one now and start learning!
 

🆎 How many Japanese words should I know?

To feel comfortable as a tourist, you need to know around 500 words, while reaching basic fluency requires knowing 3,000–5,000 words. To read a Japanese newspaper and be proficient, you would need to know around 10,000 words or 2,000 Kanji, which are Chinese characters used in Japanese.
 

✍ How can I practice Japanese?

The main challenge is motivation and consistency in finding the time to converse with a Japanese teacher and native speakers, which is key to developing a diverse vocabulary that has a greater variety of idioms and phrases. No Japanese speaking environments where you live? Find affordable online Japanese tutors on Preply.
 

🕵 Where do I find a Japanese tutor online, and what do they charge?

Online platforms like Preply, which boasts 1001 Japanese tutors, are great places to start. One-on-one online Japanese tutoring is more affordable when compared to other options, with $19 being the average price for a one-hour Japanese lesson on Preply. Prices even go as low as $6.
 

🎓 What are the most popular Japanese language tests?

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is necessary for immigrants. However, to simply see your own progress after working regularly with a Preply Japanese teacher, take the Kanji kentei - Japanese Kanji Aptitude Test.
 

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏿 How many people speak Japanese around the world?

There are 128 million people worldwide who speak Japanese, of which 126 are native speakers.