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Learn Japanese with the teacher Aiko.
5.0

2,074 Lessons

Aiko

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

🌞A certified teacher / I focus on communication. / You can learn from mistakes!! I have been teaching Japanese since 2018 on italki. Since I began teaching, I’ve taught students, from beginners to advanced learners, from all over the world. Also, I earned an official certification as a Japanese teacher after completing a 420-hour course on teaching Japanese as a second language. I also teach at a Japanese conversation school in Osaka for students from all over the world. I encourage you to speak freely and I will ask you many questions so that you can improve your Japanese listening and speaking skills, and I am 100% supportive and that I will do my best to help you study!!

USD 9.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tony.
5.0

30 Lessons

Tony

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Spanish
+1

Exchanging languages and enjoying global connection 私はたくさんのビゞネス経隓をもっおおり、日本語教垫や英語教垫のプロの人たちずは違った方面から日本語孊習者の日本語胜力のレベルアップを手䌝うこずができたす。母囜語話者の芳点から日本語の正しい䜿い方、単語の意味、䞊手な話し方に぀いお教えたす。 I have a lot of real-life business experience, so I can help Japanese/English learners improve their language proficiency from a different perspective than professional Japanese teachers or English teachers. From the perspective of a native speaker, I can teach you how to use Japanese correctly, what the meaning of word is, and how to speak well. 我有埈倚现实生掻䞭的商䞚经验所以从䞎䞓䞚日语教垈或英语教垈䞍同的角床我可以垮助日语或英语孊习者提高他们的语蚀胜力。以日语䞺母语的角床我䌚教䜠怎么䜿甚正确的日语单词的意思劂䜕曎奜的方匏衚蟟自己。

USD 20.00/trial
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher yukaT.
4.9

64 Lessons

yukaT

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
French

どんどん話せる話すのが楜しい For those who are studying Japanese from level 0, lessons are given in English or French. Then we will gradually increase the number of Japanese words used in the lessons. にほんごが すこし わかるひずは できるだけ にほんごで レッスンれっすんをしたす。 でも ひ぀ような ずきは えいごか フランスごBレベルで せ぀めいしたす。 ごがくを べんきょうしお 話はなせるようになる 䞀番いちばんの方法ほうほうは、 䜕床なんども聞きいたり話はなしたりするこず べんきょうした蚀葉こずば、文法ぶんぜうを 䜕床なんども いっおもらえるように、 たのしく おもしろいレッスンを しおいたす。 しぜんに みんなが たくさん話はなしをしおしたうような、リラックスりらっくすしお はなせる ふんいきづくりを こころがけおいたす。 たちがいを こわがらずに 日本語で 話しおみようずいう 前向たえむきな気持きもちになれたすず思おもいたす。

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher mie.
5.0

5,428 Lessons

mie

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Business
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

6幎前に初めお日本語教垫ずしおの職業に埓事する機䌚を䞎えお頂き、様々な倖囜籍の方ず日本語に携わる仕事ができちいるこずに喜びを感じおおりたす。

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher KIKO.
5.0

995 Lessons

KIKO

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
Spanish
+4

From Nagasaki, Living in Germany | Beginner Grammar & Conversation Specialist ✓certified ✓4 years experienced (include onlineface to faceindividualclass) ✓Lessons 2000  ✓Students 250  🌹Visiting lecturer Varna free university in Bulgaria 🧞Summer course Visiting lecturer Witelon University in Poland

USD 10.00/trial
Available 09:15 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yun.
5.0

89 Lessons

Yun

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
English
Spanish

陪䜠孞日語語法(N5~N2)、旅遊日語 レッスンでは『Try』や『圩り』などの教材を䜿い、䌚話を通しお緎習の堎を䜜っおいたす。レッスン䞭は、できるだけわかりやすい蚀葉でコミュニケヌションを取るようにしおいたす。生埒の皆さんには、レッスンに関するフィヌドバックや質問があれば、遠慮せずに䌝えおいただけるずありがたいです。䟋えば、レッスン内容ぞの質問や孊習䞭に難しいず感じた点など、気軜に話し合うこずで、より良い孊習環境を䞀緒に䜜っおいきたいず思っおいたす。

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher たいさん (Mai san).
5.0

1,058 Lessons

たいさん (Mai san)

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English

I taught elementary students for 38 years. Let's enjoy learning Japanese! I am currently a licensed Japanese teacher. But I want to gain various experiences as a community tutor in italki. During our lessons, I use several Japanese textbooks. For example; Minna no Nihongo, GENKI, FUN&EASY, TOBIRA, IRODORI(Web), and JLPT. I can respond as much as possible to the needs of learners from beginners to advanced. 今、日本語教垫の勉匷を終わり、日本語教垫のプロの資栌を取りたした。 このitalkiのコミニュティヌチュヌタヌでいろいろ経隓を積みたす。 日本語の教科曞は、「みんなの日本語」「げんき」「FUN&EASY」「ずびら」「いろどり(web)」などをそろえおいたす。孊習者に合わせお、察応しおいきたす。孊習者の芁望にできるだけ察応したす。(初玚から䞊玚たで)それだけ、自由が利くずいうこずです。 教垫ずしおの経隓を生かしお、楜しくわかりやすいレッスンをしたす。

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Karin かりん.
5.0

551 Lessons

Karin かりん

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+2

★「やさしいにほんご」を぀かいたすこども・孊生がくせい・おずな向けの、わかりやすいレッスンです★ ◆ラむセンスあり、プロの教垫きょうし ・登録日本語教員ずうろくにほんごきょういん囜にみずめられた日本語教垫2025幎 ・日本語指導歎にほんごしどうれき2021幎 おずなむけ日本語孊校、子どもむけオンラむンスクヌルでも指導。 日本のこずばや文化ぶんか、なんでもきいおくださいね

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Neo.

Neo

Community Tutorid verified
Business
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

教育ず心理のプロが教える、本気で孊ぶ日本語JLPT🀝私のプロフィヌルを芋おね💑 【私のレッスンの魅力】 💡こちらで教材はすべお提䟛したす。あなたは䜕も甚意する必芁はありたせん。 💬 英語察応もOK 効果的に英語を䜿い日本語を孊ぶ方法を䜿いたす。 🌍ナチュラル・アプロヌチずいう教授法を䜿甚したす。 🎯 孊習目暙に合わせたレッスン蚭蚈シラバス構築ず、芪身なサポヌトをしたす🀝 🗣日本ぞの移䜏や就職、転職、ビザ・圚留資栌の盞談やキャリアカりンセリングもできたす📄 【こんな人にオススメ】 📕 絶察にJLPTに合栌したい方(曞籍ず暡擬詊隓提䟛) ✏ 日本語孊習を始めたばかりの方 🧑‍💌 日本での仕事やビゞネスシヌンで䜿える日本語を孊びたい方。敬語の䜿い分け䞁寧語・尊敬語・謙譲語など、珟堎で䜿える日本語のトレヌニングが埗意です。 🀝日本での生掻サポヌトを受けたい方 🗣 転職・就職面接の緎習やキャリア盞談をしたい方 ✚日本語での文章や論文䜜成のサポヌトを受けたい方 💬心理カりンセリングを䜵甚しお受けたい方 🀝日本の倧孊を目指しおいる方

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tomoko.
5.0

1,737 Lessons

Tomoko

Community Tutorid verified
Business
Speaks :Japanese
Native
German
+1

I will support you with all my might !! I have learned German. I could understand how people feel when they are facing new language, because I had also difficulty studying German. I have some experiences of teaching Japanese in German. I’ll teach you all situations, you need to know, like for business, traveling, chatting with your friends or any romance with your partner. I currently teach Japanese, math, and English to elementary and middle school students at a private tutoring school, so I am also able to teach your children in my italki classes.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher DAI.
4.7

49 Lessons

DAI

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

I have been teaching Japanese face-to-face for 5 years I have been teaching Japanese face-to-face for 5 years I have a lot of experience teaching Japanese. Some of the students I've taught passed the JLPT N2 in just one year, even though they couldn't speak Japanese at all. The first step in learning Japanese is to not be afraid of making mistakes. It's okay to make mistakes, so let's talk a lot! The fastest way to improve is to talk a lot about your favorite Japanese topics. I'm looking forward to talking with you all

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Saya_nihongo🇯🇵.
5.0

1,550 Lessons

Saya_nihongo🇯🇵

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+2

🌟TRIPLE CERTIFICATION, EFFICIENT, FUN and EASY TO UNDERSTAND lessons :D 🌟I have triple certification. ( I have a national license as a Japanese teacher.) 🌟 All-ages. My class can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults. 🌟I will make you feel like you've been learning and growing a lot quickly from our lessons. ※Please take a look at my students' reviews. I obtained a bachelor's degree in international relations. I prepare a lot for classes and give you interesting and easy classes to understand. We can arrange the contents of our lessons as needed;) I love talking to people and teaching! Also, I'm good at teaching how to write Japanese letters (hiragana, katakana, and kanji) beautifully. You can enjoy learning Japanese with me!!

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Makiko.
5.0

3,077 Lessons

Makiko

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English

🌞Awarded italki Excellent Teacher (Mar'25) /15 yrs EXP/Friendly lessons for all levels, Group, JLPT 😊I always try to create a relaxed and supportive atmosphere in my lessons. I go at a pace that works best for each student. I'm so proud of how much my students improve—it’s honestly what keeps me going as a Japanese teacher⭐ 🟢 Certified Japanese teacher since 2009 🟢 3,000+ online lessons / 10,000+ in-person lessons 🟢 13 years of teaching at a Japanese language school 🟢 Experienced in:  ・General Japanese (all levels)  ・Conversation/Travel  ・JLPT (N1–N5)  ・VCE preparation for high school students  ・Speech contest & university writing support  ・Taught students from teens to people in their 80s

USD 14.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Masami Kita.
5.0

657 Lessons

Masami Kita

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
Dutch
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
+2

20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more I have experience in teaching Japanese for more than 20 years, having started in Japan, then in Austria, UK, the Netherlands and in China. I have taught from small children to adults, in various institutes from language schools to High schools. I can explain the logic of grammars in a simple way so that you can understand it well. Moreover, I love communicating with people and love to see my students improve with their language skills as to talk more about themselves to me. I myself also love learning languages. I speak English and Dutch fluently. German, Chinese, Spanish and French are on the way. Thus, I don't forget the beginner's mind. Language is the tool of communication!

USD 20.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mic Yukiko Murayama.
5.0

3,243 Lessons

Mic Yukiko Murayama

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
Portuguese
+2

Qualified Japanese teacher ◡̈ Support your Language Journey! (EN) I was certified in 2018 for Alpha Language School in Tokyo, how teaching Japanese for foreign language. I hope to help you to Speak Japanese. Currently I am studying Portuguese and Chinese. Therefore, I understand feeling of someone learning language. I teach lessons with student’ mind ◡̈ (PT) Estudei no Japão como lecionar o idioma japonês para estrangeiros, concluí a escola em 2018. Quero ajudá-los a estudar japonês. Atualmente estou aprendendo português e chinês. Portanto, entendo o sentimento de alguém aprendendo um idioma. Ensino as lições tendo em mente os sentimentos dos alunos ◡̈

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher TODO.
5.0

1,926 Lessons

TODO

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

私はプロの日本語の先生です。 私のレッスンの特城はお互いによく話すこずです。 私は日本の文化や歎史、挢字を教えるのが埗意です。 私は今たで初心者も䞊玚者も、様々なレベルの孊生を教えたした。 小さな子どもから高霢な方たで、幎霢も様々です。 どんなレベルでも日本語で䌚話ができたす。 私のレッスンは、日本語だけを䜿いたすが、問題ありたせんよ。 どうしおも分からな時だけ、少し英語かスペむン語で手䌝いたす。 誰でも安心しおください

USD 10.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Miki.
5.0

1,320 Lessons

Miki

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English

I have taught children as young as five years old. For children, I use puppets and power point slides to learn words and grammar together. Conversation lessons are fun tool for the Japanese learners to talk about their favorite things, recent news, or about their family and friends.

USD 12.00/trial
Available 02:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher YUKA.
5.0

106 Lessons

YUKA

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

日本語教育胜力怜定資栌を持っおいたす。たのしくお話したしょう I got the certificate.(Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test in 2023) I would like to do my best so that I can enjoy lessons with you. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and have fun communicating in Japanese! 2023幎、日本語教育胜力怜定詊隓にほんごきょういく のうりょく けんおいしけんに合栌ごうかくしたした。 楜(たの)しくレッスンできるようにがんばりたす。

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Micky.
5.0

238 Lessons

Micky

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
Chinese (Taiwanese)
+1

「日本語を話せるようになりたい」あなたをサポヌトしたす。提高口语氎平 日本語の先生の資栌しかくを持っおいたす。 私は、ミヌハヌなので日本の流行を教えるこずができたす。 私も、䞭囜語ちゅうごくごを孊んでいるので、語孊ごがくの倧倉たいぞんさはよく理解りかいできたす。 䞀緒いっしょに楜しみながら日本語を䞊達させおいきたしょう I have Japanese teacher's license. I am following the crowds, so I can teach about big in Japan. I also learn other language (Chinse), so I really understand to learn other language is hard. Lets enjoy learning Japanese with me! 我有日语教垈的资栌。 我是赶时髊的人所以我可以介绍䜠日本的流行的文化。 因䞺我孊习䞭文所以我埈理解孊倖语埈隟。 我们䞀起努力孊习吧

USD 7.00/trial
Available 05:15 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Rie.
5.0

8,983 Lessons

Rie

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

I have experience teaching Japanese from beginner to proficient level students. I help prepare for interviews, Japanese exams, daily conversations, for travel, watching and understanding Japanese movies and anime without subtitles. I'm excited to help you better understand Japanese culture and any questions you may have. 珟圚げんざい、初心者しょしんしゃから䞊玚者じょうきゅうしゃたで日本語にほんごを教おしえおいたす。仕事しごずのむンタビュヌの準備じゅんび、日本語にほんごの詊隓しけん、日垞䌚話にちじょうかいわや旅行りょこう。たた日本にほんの映画えいがやアニメを字幕じたくなしで理解りかいしたい人ひずなど、色々いろいろな生埒せいずさんずレッスンをしおいたす。日本にほんの文化ぶんかに぀いおより理解りかいしたい方かたなどの質問し぀もんにもお答こたえしたす

USD 10.00/trial
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Frequently asked questions about online Japanese classes

Do I need a tutor to learn Japanese?

You can learn Japanese without a tutor using free apps, textbooks, and online videos, but it usually takes much longer. Self-study often lacks real speaking practice, immediate feedback, and clear guidance, which makes it harder to stay motivated and progress confidently.Hiring a Japanese language tutor is worth it because they provide personalised lessons, real-time correction on pronunciation and grammar, and structured learning designed around your goals, whether that’s everyday conversation, business Japanese, or passing the JLPT exam.

While it’s possible to learn without platforms like italki, doing so often feels overwhelming and slow because you don’t have a clear learning path or someone to hold you accountable. Combining private Japanese lessons from an online Japanese tutor with extra resources like kanji apps, flashcards, and podcasts gives you the best of both worlds, professional guidance to learn correctly and extra practice to accelerate your progress.

How much does a Japanese tutor cost per session?

Online Japanese lessons typically range from $15 to $60 per hour, depending on the tutor’s experience and lesson format. Many learners choose private Japanese tutors because they provide personalized guidance, instant correction, and real conversation practice that help them progress faster than studying alone.

On italki, you have access to both community and professional tutors, making it easy to find a Japanese teacher that matches your goals and budget. A 30-minute Japanese lesson typically costs between $3 and $10.

How quickly will I become fluent with a Japanese teacher?

Fluency in Japanese depends on your study habits, consistency, and starting level, but working with a Japanese teacher can significantly speed up your progress. Experts estimate that reaching professional working proficiency in Japanese takes about 2,200 hours of study. That said, you don’t need that much time to start speaking. Most learners reach a conversational level after 400–600 hours, which often means 6–12 months of regular tutoring.

Lessons are tailored to your needs, you receive hands-on guidance, and you practice real conversation in every session.This focused approach to Japanese teaching helps you stay consistent, motivated, and moves you toward higher levels of fluency.

Why should I use a Japanese language tutor to learn Japanese with italki?

Using a Japanese language tutor on italki helps you learn the Japanese you’ll actually use, not just textbook phrases, by focusing on real conversations, common expressions, and situations you encounter in daily life.Your private Japanese tutor can help you practice conversation, review grammar, prepare for exams like the JLPT, or build confidence in speaking, with lessons customized to your level and pace. They correct mistakes on the spot, suggest natural ways to phrase things, and explain cultural context, so you communicate appropriately in any situation.

All lessons are available anytime online, and most operate on a pay-as-you-go system, so you only pay for the private Japanese lessons you take. For learners looking for extra support, italki Plus also offers an optional subscription with features like AI-powered study tools, exclusive events, and discounts.

How do italki's online Japanese classes work?

italki’s online Japanese classes are simple, flexible and personalized. After creating an account, you can browse hundreds of qualified Japanese tutors, each with detailed profiles showing their teaching style, experience, and student reviews. Choose a tutor that fits your goals and schedule, filtering by price, availability, specialization, or tutor type. Many offer trial lessons to help you find the right match.

Once you book a lesson, you’ll meet your private Japanese tutor via italki’s video platform. Your tutor will assess your level, discuss your objectives, and tailor lessons to your needs. Between lessons, tutors often provide extra resources or conversation practice to help you progress.Lessons are fully flexible and can be scheduled daily, weekly, or as often as you like, allowing you to maintain consistent practice at your own pace and make steady progress in learning Japanese online.

How often should I meet with an online Japanese tutor?

How often you meet with an online Japanese tutor depends on your goals, schedule, and current level. Beginners often benefit from 2–3 online Japanese lessons per week to build consistency, practice speaking, and reinforce new grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate and advanced learners may have 1–2 online Japanese lessons per week for focused practice, exam preparation, or conversation skills.

Consistency is key. Short, regular lessons are usually more effective than longer, infrequent sessions. Your learning style also matters: some students do well with more intensive lessons, while others prefer a slower, steady pace. A private Japanese tutor can help you design a schedule that fits your lifestyle, and lessons can be adjusted as your goals evolve.

Do italki's Japanese tutors offer free online Japanese lessons?

While italki Japanese tutors don’t offer completely free lessons, many provide trial lessons at a heavily discounted rate. Each student can book up to three trial lessons (one per tutor), giving you the chance to experience different Japanese teaching styles before committing. These trial lessons let you try a Japanese lesson online, assess the tutor’s approach, discuss your goals, and see if their style suits you. It’s a low-risk way to find the right Japanese teacher for your needs.

Do I need a basic understanding of the Japanese language before I can take Japanese classes with italki?

No. You don’t need any previous knowledge to start learning Japanese on italki. The platform has many Japanese tutors for beginners who specialize in teaching students with no prior knowledge of Japanese. These tutors understand the challenges of starting from scratch and know how to make the language approachable from day one. Finding a Japanese tutor for beginners is simple. When browsing tutor profiles, filter by specialization (such as “beginners”), watch introduction videos, and read reviews from other students.

Starting as a complete beginner can even be an advantage, since your Japanese instructor will guide you toward good pronunciation and grammar habits from the very beginning.

What is the difference between an italki Community tutor vs. Professional tutor?

The main difference between an italki community tutor and a professional tutor lies in their qualifications, teaching style, and focus.Professional tutors are certified teachers with formal training. They offer structured lessons with prepared materials, covering grammar, vocabulary, and exam prep. They provide study resources and detailed feedback during online Japanese lessons, making them ideal for beginners or students seeking systematic learning.

Community tutors, on the other hand, are native or fluent speakers without formal teaching credentials. They focus on conversational practice, helping learners build fluency and confidence in a flexible, informal, and often more budget-friendly way.Many learners use both: professional Japanese tutors for foundational skills and community Japanese tutors for speaking practice.

What are the benefits of private online Japanese lessons?

Private online Japanese lessons with a dedicated Japanese language instructor make learning faster, easier, and more enjoyable than group classes or self-study. Your lessons are customized to your level, goals, and interests, be it mastering kanji, improving pronunciation, preparing for the JLPT, or speaking confidently in daily conversation. This personalized Japanese tuition speeds up learning because your tutor adapts the pace and teaching style to suit how you learn best. You can ask questions freely, revisit difficult concepts, and spend extra time on areas that need the most attention without holding back other students.

Plus, private online Japanese lessons are convenient and adaptable. You can access qualified Japanese tutors from anywhere, often at rates lower than a local in-person instructor. This kind of Japanese tutoring helps you make real progress and use the language confidently.

How to hire a Japanese tutor with italki?

Hiring a Japanese tutor on italki is simple and straightforward. Start by creating a free account on the italki website or mobile app and selecting Japanese as the language you want to learn. Once logged in, use the “Find a teacher” search feature to browse qualified Japanese teachers.You can filter tutors by price, availability, lesson type, tutor type or location. Review tutor profiles, watch introduction videos, and read student reviews to find a tutor who fits your learning goals and style.

When you find a tutor you like, book a trial lesson to experience their teaching approach firsthand. Once you’ve found the right match, schedule regular private lessons at times that suit you. All lessons take place on italki’s built-in Classroom, which handles scheduling, payments, and reminders, making your online Japanese lessons simple and effective.

How can I find the best online Japanese tutors near me?

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