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.

Victoria: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...able to pass on my 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Mount Union - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Master of Arts, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Greek

Kevin: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...Japan. After college graduation, I taught 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,...
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

Brian: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...of Arts in Japanese and 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...
Education & Certification
- The University of Findlay - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English
- Languages
- ESL/ELL
- +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
- Test Prep
- Middle School Writing
- Middle School Science
- +59 subjects

Sara: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...I would pick up and 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....
Education & Certification
- The College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Global Studies/East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP English Literature and Composition
- Languages
- SAT
- +27 subjects

Jennifer: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...or a long-term ambition to master a language, I am excited to help you in your studies. I have been 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...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University - Bachelors, Japanese and Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Study Skills and Organization
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- +12 subjects

Zhaleh: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...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 (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Comparative Literature
- Pre-Calculus
- Algebra 2
- +35 subjects

Wahala: Columbus Japanese course instructor
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at Indiana University Bloomington, majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Psychology and Japanese. I tutor multiple subjects, but I enjoy tutoring Algebra and Japanese the most. I believe that everybody should be able to get the education that they deserve and the attention and help in order for them to achieve that. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing the Guitar, Photography, and playing Badminton.
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- College Chemistry
- Introduction to Japanese
- CogAT
- +44 subjects

Justin: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...of all levels: younger students who were still learning to read, write, and tie their shoes, older students attempting to enter international or American/British high schools and universities, and adults who wanted to brush up or continue to learn more. I enjoy working with students and seeing them learn and make progress. I like to think that learning anything can be fun. It all depends on the approach you take. During my time in Japan,...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- 1st Grade Writing
- Reading
- ACT Writing
- +27 subjects

Rina: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...and business. The subjects I 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....
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SAT Subject Test in Japanese with Listening
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School Math
- +51 subjects

Shin: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...more sense now!" from the 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...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP US Government
- AP US History
- Organic Chemistry
- +140 subjects

Zane: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...tutor. With 4th grade students 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- FE- Fundamentals of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
- SAT Math Prep Course
- Languages
- +61 subjects

Rachel: Columbus 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
- ACT
- Geometry
- Algebra
- +46 subjects

Brittany: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...in Japanese and linguistics. While 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...
Education & Certification
- Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Writing
- English Grammar and Syntax
- SAT Reading
- +19 subjects

Cori: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...with minors in Economics and Japanese. I was a TA for Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism at MIT, and I tutored in math and science in high school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining confidence in yourself when you find that you understand those...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Calculus
- Test Prep
- Pre-Calculus
- +31 subjects

Desiree: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...concentration includes methodologies in teaching English, both Modern English Grammar and teaching English to non-native speakers. My GPA within the linguistics program is 3.95 and my overall GPA is 3.8. With full marks in writing and speech as well, I can offer a well-rounded approach to written and spoken communication. Lastly, with a background in Japanese, I have successfully completed 15 credits worth of Japanese with a 4.0, and an average of 3.75 in all...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Linguistics (minor TESOL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Writing
- English
- Languages
- +12 subjects

James: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...been a teacher in public schools for the last 10 years, but was a teacher both in Japan and in New York City before I began my current position. Generally my expertise lies in mathematics but I am confident in my abilities in helping students complete homework in all academic areas. I like teaching math because over the years I have built up a great deal of insight into different ways to explain core mathematical...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
- CUNY Hunter College - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- Languages
- +23 subjects

Aki: Columbus Japanese course instructor
I love working with my students and think that teaching is the most rewarding job there is! It is the best feeling when I see my student solving the math problems they couldn't before and more importantly, enjoying learning. I always give my 110% for my students for the improvement and confidence in themselves.
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary Visual Art
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Test Prep
- SAT Mathematics
- ACT
- +16 subjects

Gary: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...able to offer assistance in * ESL/ELL - having experience working part time as an English conversation instructor at Gifu university during my year abroad. * English and Writing - As a political science major, I was constantly working on minor research papers. I can assist in many kinds of basic research, themes or essays. * PC Skills and Technology - I worked for 4 years doing front-end IT work for a small computer repair...
Education & Certification
- Utah Sate University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Technology and Coding
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
- +5 subjects

Travis: Columbus Japanese course instructor
...3 and half years there as an ESL instructor, I had the opportunity to work with a variety of students: everyone from small children to retires. While it was great helping students to improve their test scores, translate their presentations, and boost their communication skills, I feel my most valuable contribution was cultural exchange. Even if it was just for moment, I'm happy that I encouraged locals to look past the stereotypes and see foreigners...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Film/TV
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Other
- Writing
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +23 subjects