Thanks to Varsity Tutors, students can sign up for a Cleveland Japanese course and access the opportunity to begin learning the Japanese language.
Whether you're a freshman at James Ford Rhodes High School or pursuing a bachelor's degree in Asian Studies at Oberlin College, registering for a Cleveland Japanese class can help bolster your Japanese proficiency and keep you on track.
Being proficient in more than one language can increase your attractiveness as a candidate in the job market, as well as give you useful insights into the depths of a culture. Although there are thousands of languages spoken across the world, Japanese can give students access to many unique opportunities.
There are around 127 million native speakers of Japanese in the world today. Although Japanese is primarily spoken in the Japanese archipelago, there are significant Japanese-speaking populations in places as diverse as Hong Kong and the Philippines. Japanese is a sought after world language and finds great use in business, arts, and diplomacy alike.
While knowing Japanese can assist your personal, professional, and intellectual growth, learning the language is no easy task. Unlike the Romance languages, Japanese has little in common with English. So, without regularly practicing your Japanese writing, reading, and speaking skills, it's easy to lose proficiency.
If you're seeking more opportunities to practice, signing up for a Cleveland Japanese course is one way to secure them. For one, a Cleveland Japanese course is held entirely online. Additionally, with classes offered during so many different time slots, you no longer have the excuse of a busy schedule.
Full of useful features, the Live Learning Platform built into each Cleveland Japanese course lets you feel just like you're in a regular classroom. With the ability to engage with your peers and receive feedback from your instructor, you get to make the most of a collaborative learning environment. A Cleveland Japanese course is focused on supplementing your skills and addressing your particular language learning needs.
Varsity Tutors also enables you to request individualized time with your instructor. Sometimes Google Translate just doesn't cut it, and you need the help of an instructor who is knowledgeable and trained to answer your queries. That's when it can be an incredible relief to ask for help and sit down with your instructor to clarify all your doubts. This way, you can move on to more advanced coursework feeling confident in your abilities.
So, whether you're only in your first semester of Japanese at Cleveland State University or already love watching Terrace House without subtitles, signing up for a Cleveland Japanese course can help ease your journey to proficiency.
What content would an instructor typically be expected to review?
There is no doubt that Japanese is a unique and fun language to learn, but English speakers should note that they are likely to encounter significant challenges.
For one, Japanese uses a combination of three distinct scripts, namely Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Kanji, by far the hardest to grasp of the three, contains characters derived from classical Chinese. On the other hand, Hiragana is used for native Japanese words, and Katakana is deployed when writing foreign words. For example, the word "pan", meaning "bread", is typically written out using Katakana. This is because bread was a foreign import brought to Japanese shores by the British.
Although the script is one major stumbling block, Japanese can be challenging because of its syntax, grammar, and range of expressions based on formality as well. In a Cleveland Japanese course, each element of the language can be made clear for students by an expert instructor. A Cleveland Japanese course instructor can help you clarify your concepts so you have a strong foundation to build on.
What perks does a Cleveland Japanese class offer?
Learning any language is difficult, and Japanese is no exception. So, it's important for you to make time in your schedule for regular practice. That's why signing up for a course can be useful - it creates opportunities for you to stay in touch with your Japanese skills and practice both rigorously and regularly.
In addition, the course is offered at many different times so that learning Japanese doesn't have to feel like a burden. The class is online, and you can access your coursework remotely from your device no matter where you are.
Furthermore, the handy Live Learning Platform encourages a collaborative learning environment. Students get to have conversations with their peers and can receive feedback from their instructor as if they were in a regular classroom. Students can feel constantly supported, and stay motivated to progress to more advanced coursework.
How can I sign up?
Whether you've just begun learning Japanese at John Adams High School or already have advanced skills, a Cleveland Japanese class can offer you that extra help you've been needing to stay on track. Classes are held at several different times, so finding one that works for you is easy. New sections begin on a monthly rolling basis. Get in touch with the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors to get signed up.
Whether you're researching the history of the tea ceremony or getting ready to stage at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo, Varsity Tutors can help keep you motivated and focused. Enroll in a Cleveland Japanese class today.

Alyssa: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...have collected 2 years of experience. Though I can tutor several subjects, I am most passionate for Japanese, and feel it is my true calling. In my experience helping those who want to learn a foreign language like Japanese, I have found that scaffolding, or building off of, your interests in film, food, literature and culture has a profound and positive effect on your learning. I love education and learning for the sake of learning,...
Education & Certification
- University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- IB Language ab initio
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Spanish
- +26 subjects

Stephanie: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...through formal education or just taking the time to explain something complicated to someone, has always been my calling. In my high school and college years, I would often struggle understanding concepts because I had this attitude that things were "hard"; that that was just the way it was. As I learned to teach myself and my peers when we would study, I realized that these barriers many of us have are artificial and that...
Education & Certification
- Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Kent State University at Kent - Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Physics 1
- English
- Linear Algebra
- +25 subjects

Christiania: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
I have an M.Ed in Special Needs and Inclusive Education. I have worked for the past several years one-on-one with with neurodiverse students, particularly those with autism and ADHD. I primarily work with students in teaching executive functioning and life skills. I like to empower students through self-knowledge of their diagnosis and taking ownership in developing their own strategies that work best with their unique learning styles.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Asheville - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
- Hiroshima University, Japan - Masters in Education, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Mandarin Chinese
- Chinese
- +96 subjects

James: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...degrees are in Communication and Media Arts, with a focus on Film and Digital Video. I have a passion for creativity and appreciating the voices of individual artists. For a little over a year, I taught ESL in China. The experience was so wonderful I didn't want to leave it. However, I had an opportunity to teach in Japan, but the global pandemic closed that route. Regardless, I still seek to teach. Teaching is not...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Arabic
- Mandarin Chinese
- PC Basic Computer Skills
- +31 subjects

Miki: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...Over the years, I've tutored students ranging from elementary age students, all the way to adults continuing education. The majority of my experience is in teaching math, Japanese, and English (ESL) to Japanese native speakers. Before I left full time work to raise a family, I worked as a corporate training manager for a major retail corporation, in the United Kingdom. As part of a military family, I've lived in several different countries, and worked...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-University College - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English
- Middle School Math
- Math
- +6 subjects
Education & Certification
- Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Writing
- +23 subjects

Sarah: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...science education, my passion is in literacy education. I have worked with students from as young as Kindergarten through the college level in reading with fluency and a critical/analytical eye. This has lended me naturally into a writing tutor, allowing me to coach my students into becoming stronger writers. In working with students at the elementary level, I have also had the opportunity to explore Common Core expectations in ELA and Mathematics. Many of my...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Middle School Math
- Homework Support
- Pre-Algebra
- +46 subjects

Graham: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...I've also helped people study for the LSAT and bar exams. A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results out of your studies. Nice to meet you and help on your way...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of San Diego - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Essay Editing
- +62 subjects

John: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...experience sparked my interest in studying and living abroad in Tokyo, so upon returning after summer abroad I enrolled in another year long study abroad program at Meiji University. After finishing my undergrad, I returned to Tokyo where eI went on to advance my studies by enrolling in a Master's program at Tama Art University. Here I studied Typography. Also while attending school in Japan, I worked part time and eventually full time at an...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
- Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- College English
- +6 subjects

Rebecca: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...French and Japanese, two languages I have studied extensively, while obtaining my teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +28 subjects

Rina: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...and different levels of mathematicsfields that I particularly loveas well as standardized test preparation (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT). I have found that studying becomes more enjoyable and effective when content is connected with examples of application. Finding funny, memorable ways to apply course content is my favorite way to internalize the material. I view learning as equipping myself with different tools to better understand the world. With this attitude, studying became truly exciting for...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Arithmetic
- +51 subjects

Cynthia: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit, and I would be willing to drive to a location as well as do online tutoring.
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +72 subjects

Zane: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...students, with students in America and with students in Japan, I have helped new ideas and information take root and blossom to the satisfaction of student and tutor alike. I love those moments of recognition as someone internalizes knowledge, when an unfamiliar idea becomes familiar, and the creative ability such moments foster. My aim as a tutor is to understand how my students learn, so that they can do so most efficiently.... The material should be made real for the students. They should be able to see why it matters to them and how they can utilize it. Rote memorization is not the same as knowledge, and it's good to be a bit pragmatic.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +62 subjects

Nana: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
I lived and worked in Japan for ten years in addition to teaching Japanese and doing literary translation from Japanese to English. I also enjoy introducing young people and adults to Japanese culture, music and folk tales so that you can use the Japanese you learn.
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Economics, minor Japanese Magna Cum Laude
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, International Affairs, modern Japan
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Test Prep
- +5 subjects

Zhaleh: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...and I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Comparative Literature
- Arithmetic
- College Algebra
- +35 subjects

Brandon: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...Spanish and Japanese language students, but I am actually most passionate about English and reading and would love more experience working with students to enfranchise them with the power of literacy. I derive happiness from seeing others grow and contributing to the lifelong process of education, so I find tutoring to be an appropriate outlet for this passion. In my free time, I enjoy reading short stories and writing my own prose.... I am a proponent of using personalized mnemonic devices to facilitate the learning process; however, I believe in flexibility, and always make certain to ask for feedback such that I am able to adapt to students' needs effectively.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- French
- Spanish
- +25 subjects

Shin: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...energy sector in either the United States or Japan. From September 2014 through July 2015, I worked as a tutoring specialist for a company. I tutored students ranging in age from 13 to 50, in various subjects such as calculus and chemistry. While I enjoy tutoring students in all of the subjects I specialize in, I love tutoring students in physics (specifically, mechanics and waves). Physics is my favorite subject to tutor because while it...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Trigonometry
- +140 subjects

Rachel: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- German
- Public Speaking
- English
- +46 subjects

William: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...school and college, often to my peers, primarily in writing and mathematics. I work carefully with students to bring out clarity and richness of expression in their writing. Essays are essentially portraits of your character and logical flow, which is often where students are lost, is crucial towards creating a compelling voice. Mathematics is similar; it requires a practiced hand and a clear mental map. I am happy to guide students at any level and...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- +66 subjects

Yuya: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
I am 21 years old. I am from Japan, and have been studying in the US for 3 years. I have been helping students learning Japanese language as a assistant of Japanese classes for a year in Hawaii and Florida.
Education & Certification
- Florida International University - Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Languages