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  • Tutor japanese Ali S.

    HK$

    78

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    I can provide lessons that suit your level and purpose I'm Ali.
    Nice to meet you.
    I'm from Japan and native speaker.
    I live in Japan now but I lived in the Philippines ,Canada and Australia two years ago to study English and to live in other countries.
    I wanted to have some experiences as living.
    so I can speak Japanese and English so you can ask me some questions using as both languages.

    Why choose Ali S.
    "Good conversation"
    Dan

    Dan

    June 18, 2021

  • Tutor japanese Tomomi H.

    New

    tutor

    HK$

    117

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    👩‍💻日本語教師の資格あり!一人一人に合わせたレッスンを提供しています。一緒に楽しく日本語を学びませんか? みなさんこんにちは、ともみです。
    日本の岩手県出身で、今はオーストラリアに住んでいます。
    私は日本語と英語が話せます。日本語が分からなくても、英語で説明ができますので、安心してください。「友達」のような感覚で、緊張せずに「リラックス」した雰囲気で日本語が学べる環境を提供しています。
    ーこんな方はいませんか?ー
    ・日本語を初めて勉強する方
    ・自然な日本語を学びたい方
    ・アニメや漫画を日本語で楽しみたい方
    ・日本人と日本語で会話ができるようになりたい方
    ・発音や文法の間違いを直したい方
    ・教科書とは違う日常の日本語を知りたい方

  • Tutor japanese Junya K.

    HK$

    117

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    5 Year Experienced-Japanese Teacher This is Junya from Osaka!
    Let's TALK and improve or brush up your Japanesee those who don't have chance to talk in Japanese in a while!
    The most important thing for learning language is SPEAKING.
    My lesson is focusing on Conversation.
    Here is chance to talk with Japanese Native speaker!

    Why choose Junya K.
    "Junya is a superb teacher. He has unique experience both as a Japanese ‘Salary Man’ and also a number of years living and working overseas. As a teacher is is very kind and relaxed, balancing smooth conversation practice with more detailed grammar points as necessary. I can’t recommend him highly enough."
    Greg

    Greg

    October 5, 2023

  • Tutor japanese Hirono K.
    Super Tutor

    HK$

    94

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks
    +2

    世界の話をしながら楽しく日本語が学べます! こんにちは!東京出身のヒロノです。日本語講師を約15年続けています。旅行が好きで、今までに16カ国を周りました。趣味は美味しいオリーブオイルを味わうこと。自由時間には愛犬と自然の中を歩いたり、読書や音楽鑑賞をしています。いろいろな文化や習慣を背景にもつ生徒さんとお話できるのを楽しみにしています。
    生徒さんの目的に応じた、レッスン作りを心がけています。初級、中級、日本語能力試験対策(N5)、ビジネス日本語、こども向け日本語のレッスンができます。「理解すること」「話すこと」「聞くこと」「語彙を増やすこと」の4点をバランスよく学べるようにレッスンを進めていきます。日本語が自然に口からでてくるように、いっしょにがんばっていきましょう。

  • Tutor japanese Satomi K.
    Super Tutor

    HK$

    273

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks
    +1

    Certified Japanese tutor who love languages! Hello, I’m Satomi! :D
    I'm originally from Gifu, Japan, and currently I live in North Carolina, US. After I finished school for teaching Japanese, I took a certificate of teaching Japanese (the 420 hour Advanced Japanese Teaching Training Course), moved to the US and started teaching Japanese here.

    Why choose Satomi K.
    "Satomi Sensei is wonderful with children! My 5-year-old is always engaged and eager to learn during her lessons. She looks forward to seeing Satomi Sensei every week. I really appreciate her hard work and dedication to helping my daughter become fluent in Japanese. "
    Kristal

    Kristal

    July 20, 2019

  • Tutor japanese Ayumi N.

    HK$

    234

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks
    +1

    Certified Japanese teacher with more than 5 years of experience. I am a certified Japanese teacher and have taught Japanese in Japan and other countries. (both online and in the parish)
    As a private online tutor, I can plan the next route to your goal. I can give you assignments and tests if you want.
    In addition to formal Japanese classes, my experience includes preparing course materials such as exams, homework, and quizzes.

    Why choose Ayumi N.
    "Ayumi teacher is one of the best teachers I've met so far. She is very kind, passionate about teaching, and has proficient teaching skills which always help me to understand Japanese grammar well. I took her lessons more than 10 times and every class was so great. Also, she has lots of materials that can improve your Japanese skills, so you can ask her to give some homework if you want. I bet her class will help you to be a better Japanese speaker."
    Jeong

    Jeong

    October 7, 2019

  • Tutor japanese Haruka N.

    HK$

    117

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    Teaching Japanese both in Japanese and English. ***Please message me before you book a lesson. *** Hello everyone! My name is Haruka. I'm from Japan and I currently live in Vancouver. I used to be an English teacher. I like teaching, and I would like to teach/share Japanese language and culture to many people.
    I have 5 years experience teaching English at school.

    Why choose Haruka N.
    "Haruka is an outstanding teacher. She is very intelligent and able customize her teaching methods to optimize learning for her students. In addition, provides very important cultural information about Japan that is extremely useful, and enhances ones knowlege of the language. She is an amazing teacher, that I highly recommend for anyone!"
    Stuart

    Stuart

    March 31, 2024

  • Tutor japanese Shige M.
    Super Tutor

    HK$

    164

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    Hiragana/katakana. Beginners and JLPT examinees are welcomed! I taught Japanese to foreign students at college for 6 years. (※This English version of the discription of my profile is translated by googletranslation. )
    ★Would you like to study/practice with us for beginners in Japanese, those who are not good at speaking, JLPT test takers, and those who have detailed questions?

    Why choose Shige M.
    "Shigeki San is a very good sensei, well prepared, and explained very clearly. Enjoy having lessons with him."
    Yuna

    Yuna

    November 20, 2023

  • Tutor japanese Eri A.

    New

    tutor

    HK$

    156

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    🎖️資格を持っている日本語教師🌏海外で17年👥初めての方から上級者まで🗣️生活からビジネスまで👩‍🏫ニーズに合ったレッスンを提供します! 👩‍🏫色々な国の人と話すことが大好きなエリです。 JLPTの準備を するクラスや、生活や仕事のための会話を練習するクラスを17年間提供しています。フィリピンにずっと住んでいるいますから、英語で説明することができます。でも、クラスで日本語はあまり話しません。ほんやくもしません。質問や話を日本語で聞いて、みなさんも日本語で話します。日本語の文章を読んで、新しい言葉や文法を勉強します。そして、色々なトピックについて話します。このやり方でレッスンを受けると、会話が上手になります。そして、試験の準備もすることができます。基礎から上級まで、色々なレベルのクラスを提供しています。ビジネス会話に大切な敬語の練習も できます。生活や仕事での習慣やマナーなどについても話すことができます。日本語の知識を広げながら、色々なスキルも磨きましょう!
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  • Tutor japanese Akiko I.
    Super Tutor

    HK$

    125

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    A veteran instructor with over 15 years of Japanese teaching experience Hello everyone who is studying Japanese!
    My name is Akiko. Born in Tokyo, raised in Tokyo.
    Good landlord! I am Akiko, I am a Tokyoite.
    My hobbies are studying languages ​​and traveling. I have been studying Chinese for over 20 years. Recently, I started studying Spanish.

    Why choose Akiko I.
    "I have had more than five lessons already with Akiko-san. She is very passionate about language learning and teaching. She is incredibly kind and patient. She spends a lot of time preparing for the lesson according to my needs. She is the best Japanese teacher I have ever had. And, her smile is contagious and it carries a natural healing power! I plan to continue my Japanese learning with her regularly and for a long time to come. "
    Xiaoyan

    Xiaoyan

    July 19, 2023

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Jason

Jason

with 麻友

Mayu is an engaging and wonderful tutor that I highly recommend! I requested casual conversation practice lessons and she's been so much fun to talk to. Somehow she finds time to write down all the new words I don't know so in the midst of making a great friend, I've also been learning a ton! Thank you for being an amazing teacher Mayu!

Chip

Chip

with Sachie

Sachie is an excellent teacher who works with you where you are. I appreciate her varied and engaging lesson plans and her flexibility in dealing with my busy family and work schedule.

Alara

Alara

with Shunta

Among all the Japanese teachers I’ve had before, Shunta is the one I’ve benefited the most from. As an experienced teacher, he has unlimited resources and makes you practice listening, reading, writing, etc. with all kinds of learning methods. Since his English is also good, he will not continue without ensuring you understand. Thank you for your wonderful personality and teaching. ありがとう!!

Belal

Belal

with Mayumi

I really enjoyed the lesson and I will continue my japanese journey with Mayumi-San. The lessons are well organized and challenging. She is a nice person and the internet quality was also very good. I've had 3 teachers now, but Mayumi-San does the job better then anyone else I've learned with in the past 1.5 years. Thank you!✨

Youness

Youness

with Makiko

Makiko sensei is such a patient teacher and is taking the time you understand what you learn. After a lesson, I am always waiting for the next one. Arigatou gozaimasu for your teachings Makiko sensei

Prices for japanese lessons by tutor nationality

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Japan

$25 / hr

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Ukraine

$26 / hr

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United States of America

$35 / hr

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Peru

$11 / hr

Average rate for private japanese tutors

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Native japanese speakers

$25 / 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.