Trial Lesson for Japanese classes. Please let me know any questions you would like me to answer during the trial lesson and let's get to know each other!

A beginner course using my original lessons, presentations, worksheets, activities, and review materials. This option is especially good for students who want a more visual & interactive class, need flexibility, or prefer not to purchase a textbook.

Each lesson typically includes:

 🔄 5 minutes : Warm-up & Review
  Review previous vocabulary, grammar, characters, and homework while practicing speaking and recall.

 ✍️ 15 minutes : Hiragana & Katakana
  Learn new characters through guided writing, reading practice, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Character instruction can be adjusted based on the student's current level.

 📚 30 minutes : New Content
  Learn and practice new grammar and vocabulary while incorporating reading, listening, speaking, and interactive activities.

Weekly homework is divided into three areas:

✍️ Writing Practice: Kana practice
📚 General Practice:  Collection of all new content learned 
🎧 Listening Practice: Anime listening HW

Homework can be adjusted to the student's schedule, ranging from light practice to a more intensive workload.

Best for students who:
🎯 Want a more fun and visual curriculum
🗣️ Are younger (Age 12+) or casually learning
📖 Don't want to purchase a textbook
🌸 Want to learn through anime and Japanese culture

Japanese for Beginners & Teens ⟡ ˙🌱

How My Conversation Lessons Work

This is a structured Japanese conversation class designed to help you speak more naturally and confidently. It is a mix of mainly speaking, role play, free talking, repetition and pronunciation practice; as well as limited listening, grammar and reading.

I use the Marugoto series A1-B1 to guide each lesson. Topics are chosen based on your level and interests, and each lesson focuses on useful vocabulary, expressions, and 2–3 new grammar points.

Marugoto is very picture-heavy, so we often begin by discussing what you already know about the topic before introducing new language.

My conversation classes focus on beginner to intermediate speaking, up to approximately the B1/N3 level. I do not currently offer technical speech, specialized business Japanese, or advanced conversation. These classes are best for students who want to build confidence through guided conversation, rather than simply having an hour of unstructured free talk.

Typical Lesson Structure:

① Warm-up & casual conversation
② Topic Introduction 
③ New Vocabulary 
④ Listening & Context
⑤ Repetition & Guided Speaking 
⑥ 1-2 New Grammar Points 
⑦ Role-play 
⑧ Culture Chat
⑨ Free Conversation (Remaining time)

You do not need to buy the textbook. I provide everything needed for the lesson.

If you'd like to purchase Marugoto and complete additional activities as homework, you're welcome to, but I do not give homework or tests for this class.

The goal is to balance structured learning, guided speaking, role-play, and natural conversation so you can gradually become more comfortable speaking Japanese.

Japanese Conversation Class 💬

A more traditional, textbook-based pathway using Genki as the primary course material. Students can begin from Lesson 1 or pick up where they previously stopped.
The Genki workbook is recommended for weekly homework and additional practice.
We will learn hiragana, katakana, and ~100 kanji. Equivalent to N5.

Includes:
📖 Guided instruction through the textbook
📝 Weekly homework (amount adjustable)
📈 Homework Correction & Grades
🧠 Chapter Quizzes
🎧 Listening homework
🏫 Access to my Student Portal
🏆 Access to student rewards (kids only)

Best for those who:
📖 Already own Genki series
🏫 Prefer a highly structured, school-like course
📈 Want progress tracking or grades

Genki 1

Perfect for: Absolute beginners preparing for a trip to Japan.

Learn practical Japanese you can immediately use during your travels.

In this ONE TIME lesson, we will cover:

Greetings and polite expressions
Ordering food at restaurants
Shopping and money
Asking simple questions
Transportation phrases
Useful travel vocabulary

You will receive:
- A Japanese travel cheat sheet
- Key phrases from the lesson
- A review quiz after class

No previous Japanese experience is required. This lesson is designed to help you feel more confident and prepared for your trip to Japan.

Japanese for Travel ✈️

A more traditional, textbook-based pathway using Genki 2 as the primary course material. Students can begin from Lesson 1 or pick up where they previously stopped.
The Genki workbook is recommended for weekly homework and additional practice.
We will learn roughly 200 new kanji. Completion brings student to N4 equivalence.

Includes:
📖 Guided instruction through the textbook
📝 Weekly homework (amount adjustable)
📈 Homework Correction & Grades
🧠 Chapter Quizzes
🎧 Listening homework
🏫 Access to my Student Portal
🏆 Access to student rewards (kids only)

Best for those who:
📖 Already own Genki series
🏫 Prefer a highly structured, school-like course
📈 Want progress tracking or grades

Genki 2

animation_and_comics

history

movies

music

food

This is my teaching license to teach grades 6-12 in Arizona (covers all 50 states too). I have also taught 7th grade at Carson Junior High School last year and am currently teaching Grades 9-12 at Beis Chana High School.