Whether you're an Ohio State University student earning a major or minor in Japanese, a Northland High School student getting a head start on the language, or studying at any other area school, a Columbus Japanese course can be an excellent way to build your Japanese skills. Luckily, Varsity Tutors can help you get enrolled in a convenient online course with flexible scheduling options. If you're a working professional looking to pick up a new skill, we can accommodate your schedule and help you work towards your goals by providing you with the guidance of an expert Japanese instructor. One of the most crucial elements of learning any language can be getting enough consistent practice, and traditional classrooms may not always provide the resources that students need to reach their goals. In a Columbus Japanese course, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a Japanese language environment where you can develop your skills.
How and what will I study in a Columbus Japanese class?
Japanese is mostly spoken in Japan itself and hasn't been used as an official primary or secondary language by any other country since the middle of the 20th century. Despite this, Japanese is considered a major world language and has more than 127 million speakers worldwide. Not a lot is known about the origins of the Japanese language, despite written records of Japanese dating back to the 8th century. Japanese was once considered to be unrelated to any other modern language, but many scholars now theorize that it is related to Korean.
Like any other language, Japanese has unique quirks that can prove challenging for new learners and can be difficult to master even for more advanced speakers. However, a Columbus Japanese class can help you get your head around it all. Elements of Japanese grammar can seem vague to many English speakers. For example, Japanese nouns aren't gendered, have no grammatical number, and don't use articles. For example, while in English you might say "a book" or "some books", in Japanese you would only say "book", and the quantity would have to be inferred from context. Japanese also only has two tenses: past and non-past. Present and future tense are rolled together, which can be difficult to differentiate until you gain some experience. A Japanese class can also help you study Japanese sentence structure, pronunciation, vocabulary, and even some history and cultural knowledge.
All of this will be presented to you online in a virtual classroom where you'll be able to see, hear, and speak with a qualified Japanese instructor and your classmates. You'll be given lessons by your instructor, participate in collaborative learning activities, and engage with your classmates in group discussions. Speaking and writing in Japanese with other students can be a great way to build vocabulary, hone your grammatical skills, and build confidence in your ability to use Japanese conversationally in your day-to-day life. You'll get feedback from your instructor, and you'll even be able to request one-on-one time with them to really dig into any material that you're struggling with. At more advanced levels, your instructor may even choose to teach the class entirely in Japanese so that you can experience a totally immersive learning environment. All elements of the class have been designed to present you with a variety of avenues to reach toward your Japanese goals, regardless of your learning style or level of proficiency.
The convenience of an online course extends to how a Columbus Japanese course is scheduled and delivered. There are a variety of class times available, so you can learn Japanese regardless of how busy or your schedule is. If you're a working professional with a packed personal life, we may even be able to find something that will fit into your lunch break. If you're a Briggs High School student looking for something that will accommodate your extracurricular activities, we can find you a course that meets later at night or on the weekend. The accessibility that an online environment provides is also useful. You won't have to add a commute to your life, and you can access your course from anywhere you have an internet connection. Since language learning depends so heavily on persistent use of your Japanese, a course can give your learning outcomes a boost by reducing the barriers between you and a Japanese-language learning environment.
How can I get enrolled in a Columbus Japanese class?
If you reach out to Varsity Tutors, we'll be happy to talk to you about your needs and goals with regards to Japanese, look over scheduling availability, and get you signed up for a Columbus Japanese course. Our educational consultants will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your course options.

Jennifer: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...tutoring English for over two years and have been learning Japanese for six; knowing how vastly different these two languages are has given me a greater understanding on how to explain the grammar and cultural nuances between the two. My main objective in working with a student is to help make the learning process fun in order to motivate the student to continue studying even after they no longer require a tutor.... I would like to get to know my student's interests and hobbies, so I would ask about those topics. Also, I would ask about their learning experiences with the topic and their goals in order to shape their curriculum. If there's time left-over to answer any questions they have on hand, I would make sure to provide that as well.
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University - Bachelors, Japanese and Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Middle School Writing
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Essay Editing
- +12 subjects

Sara: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...move to a new country in a new corner of Asia. That plan didnt last long. Instead, I fell in love with my job at Mokpo Jeongmyeong Girls Middle School. The students were a lovable, rascally bunch. We tumbled over tangled tongue twisters; tore through the halls on madcap scavenger hunts; tossed frisbees over lunch breaks and after classes; and whaled on each other with foam swords and battle axes. (We also practiced English.) Eventually,...
Education & Certification
- The College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Global Studies/East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- Writing
- Test Prep
- +27 subjects
Kevin: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...English in Japan for many years. During that time, I studied Teaching English as a Second Language, and attained a Master's Degree. Now I teach ESL at a school in downtown Columbus Ohio. My main experience is teaching English to people who speak other languages, but I also have experience teaching the Japanese language, and helping my children, and other children understand Math and Science. Once, I even tutored Physics, using Japanese. When I am...
Education & Certification
- Hope College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Test Prep
- ACT
- Languages
- +1 subjects

Victoria: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...knowledge to students who are eager to learn about the language, as well as share my personal experiences and offer advice to those interested in doing study abroad programs in the future. To plan my sessions for teaching or tutoring students, I first test their level of proficiency, then ask what they would like to learn before the end of their teaching or tutoring sessions with me. I employ creative activities to engage my students...
Education & Certification
- University of Mount Union - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Master of Arts, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Other
- +2 subjects

Brian: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...a Studio Art Minor. For a year, I studied abroad at Daito Bunka University in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. While in Japan, I had a part-time job helping students with pronunciation and grammar at a small Eikaiwa, or English Language School. After graduation, I continued studying Japanese on my own and have received my TESOL certificate, so I can tutor English and Japanese. In my spare time I write scripts, play video games, and study Chinese.
Education & Certification
- The University of Findlay - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
- +2 subjects

Haley: Columbus Japanese course instructor
Hello! My name is Haley. I have a Bachelor's degree from the Honors College at Arizona State University and have taught been tutoring for over 7 years to kids around the world. I am currently a Fulbright Scholar in Thailand, teaching English in local schools. My classroom, both in person and online, is very energetic and focuses on making learning fun for kids! I can't wait to meet you and watch you shine.
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Test Prep
- Elementary School Reading
- +59 subjects

Sarah: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...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 students utilize Singapore Math, Go Math, Math in Focus, Eureka Math,...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- General Biology
- +46 subjects

Cynthia: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...college and involved 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...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +72 subjects

Shin: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because working with them to find the approach that best caters to their needs feels awesome. As a tutor, I always ensure that my students have a good qualitative understanding of the subjects they are struggling in before helping them with quantitative problems. For example, rather than simply telling my calculus students the formula for integration by parts, I first show them how it is derived...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Differential Equations
- +140 subjects

Briana: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...the last year and a half as a tutor of students grades 4th-12th in math, English, reading skills, study skills, and English and reading ACT prep. My specialty in math is in helping students who struggle with the abstract nature of math to understand why the steps are the way they are, and in helping to improve the student's fluency with math vernacular. Because I come from a verbal background, I work especially well with...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ACT Reading
- College English
- Elementary School Math
- +16 subjects

Brittany: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...languages and language itself are my first love, I enjoy working in a variety of other subjects as well. As a student and a teacher, I prefer working from the fundamentals to memorizing facts; I feel that understanding how and why something works is a more interesting and effective method, and helps nurture critical thinking, an essential life skill. I look forward to helping students work towards reaching their full potential. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!
Education & Certification
- Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Reading
- College English
- English
- +19 subjects

Brandon: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...the past I have tutored 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Foreign Language
- French
- +25 subjects

William: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...for example, offers us a completely new vocabulary for describing our natural world. My goal is for you to develop a comfortable rhythm using unfamiliar vocabulary and the ideas behind them. Patience, young one, and you will feel empowered, not intimidated on test day! My method involves students in developing their own ways of learning and exploring what makes sense to them. We all come from different backgrounds and connect with material in different ways....
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- French
- +66 subjects

Joseph: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...critically, and only by thinking critically can we truly understand something. My goal as an instructor is help my students gain these skills. I don't want to just bark, "This is correct. End of discussion." I want my students to know why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ESL/ELL
- SAT
- ACT Reading
- +25 subjects

Nikki: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...Bus and the Bill Nye show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in Peru, where I learned to speak Spanish, build stoves out of adobe, and a lot about life in rural communities. In my spare time I enjoy playing harp and guitar, learning new languages,...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- +46 subjects
Graham: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...science, and law. 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of San Diego - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Psychology
- +62 subjects

Rina: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...tutor are Japanese 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Arithmetic
- +51 subjects

Zane: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...and with college-age 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.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Greek
- +75 subjects

Rebecca: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...repertoire to include 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...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- Foreign Language
- +28 subjects
Eriko: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...I am very open and flexible with your suggestions and would like to tailer my lessons based on your needs and interests. If you are into Japanese anime, I will base my lessons on your favorite anime. If you have a Japanese business partner or Japanese corporate clients that you are having a difficult time communicating with, I would help with your documents/emails and their unspoken needs and indications. Everything will be kept confidential. If...
Education & Certification
- Sophia University - Bachelor in Arts, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
- International Business
- +1 subjects