Varsity Tutors can assist students of any skill level in signing up for Columbus Japanese lessons that can provide convenient and focused language guidance. Many high school and college degree programs require students to complete a foreign language course. Whether you've chosen to take Japanese at Northland High School to set yourself apart from your peers or simply to enjoy a challenging language, we can help you get set up with valuable resources that can support your efforts. You can connect with a Columbus Japanese tutor, enroll in a language course, or blend the two options together.
What advantages can I expect from Columbus Japanese lessons?
Learning a new language brings a variety of unique challenges that a traditional learning environment may not be equipped to handle. One of the most common pitfalls for students is a lack of exposure to the language. By regularly speaking and listening to Japanese, you can maintain your growing vocabulary and pronunciation skills. Luckily, there are two types of Japanese lessons with which we can get you set up: live classes and private tutoring. Different types of students may benefit more from one than the other, though both offer a plethora of advantages. Regardless, both options are led by an enthusiastic expert in Japanese. In fact, working with an expert speaker could give you a confidence boost as you work to better understand the language.
Japanese classes and private instruction can give you the opportunity to overcome the obstacles that you may face as you work to learn Japanese. You can routinely participate in study activities that allow you to speak in and listen to the language. Some more advanced classes and personal mentors may require students to speak only Japanese throughout each session for thorough immersion.
If you enjoy working with others, you might enjoy participating in Japanese classes. Led by an experienced Japanese speaker, you and your classmates can sign into the virtual classroom to participate in a variety of collaborative study activities. Your class instructor can lead you and your peers in group discussions and conversational practice to help you develop a deeper grasp of the Japanese language. If you find you need any extra support, your teacher can set aside time to work with you personally.
Students who prefer focused, one-on-one attention can benefit from working with a personal Columbus Japanese tutor. Your mentor can develop a personalized lesson plan that addresses solely the areas of the language in which you have the most room to develop. Your instructor can spend as much time as you need building your grasp of Japanese nouns and verb conjugations. They can even take the time to find the ideal way to approach and explain different concepts. In addition, your private mentor can get to know your individual learning personality, interests, language goals, and other pertinent factors that can play a role in your studies. This allows them to incorporate unique learning materials and activities that can help you remain engaged in the material.
How can I get set up with Columbus Japanese lessons?
You don't have to struggle to find a class or tutor who can accommodate your busy schedule. Whether you are juggling other classes at The Ohio State University, participating in extracurricular activities at Briggs High School, or only have free time during your lunch break, we can help you find something that works for you. Each month, new class sections start at a variety of different times, so you can always find something that suits you. Classes are entirely online, allowing you to simply log in from your favorite study spot and work with your instructor.
If you'd rather study one-on-one with a Columbus Japanese tutor, there are still plenty of flexible options for you as well. You can choose to meet with your personal mentor face-to-face on our Live Learning Platform, which allows you to participate in interactive sessions using video chat and a virtual whiteboard. As long as you can get online, you can meet your instructor from wherever you are. Of course, you can always arrange to meet with your mentor in person at the location of your choice, such as home, school, or a local library.
While it can be difficult to learn to speak a new language, Varsity Tutors can get you set up with Columbus Japanese lessons that can provide comprehensive immersion and expert guidance. Japanese lessons can be a convenient and flexible way to build your language learning skills. All you need to do is reach out to get started! Our educational consultants can answer all your questions about private tutoring and Japanese lessons.

Jennifer: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...it's a short-term goal of passing a proficiency exam 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...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University - Bachelors, Japanese and Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Middle School Writing
- High School Writing
- Other
- +12 subjects

Haley: Columbus Japanese lesson 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
- Singing
- Algebra 2
- +59 subjects

Sara: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...a degree in East Asian Studies, I accepted a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship grant based in South Korea. I packed my bags with every intention of only spending one year in Korea, after which 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...
Education & Certification
- The College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Global Studies/East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- High School English
- GRE Quantitative
- +27 subjects

Kevin: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...Science and skilled in Mathematics. This eventually led to me studying Chemistry at Hope College and attaining a Bachelor of Science degree. While I was in college, I also became interested in 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...
Education & Certification
- Hope College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ACT
- Test Prep
- Languages
- +1 subjects

Victoria: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...During my time working at the Japanese Cultural Hour, an important goal was to introduce Japanese and American students, exchanging cultural and linguistic information, and especially creating long-lasting friendships. I enjoy being 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Mount Union - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Master of Arts, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Greek
- Languages

Brian: Columbus Japanese lesson 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
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- English
- +2 subjects

Wahala: Columbus Japanese lesson 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
- Introduction to Japanese
- Greek
- Social Sciences
- +50 subjects

Sarah: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...I am open and flexible to hearing feedback from the students and their parents in the interest of maximizing student learning. While my background is in secondary 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...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- SAT
- SSAT
- +46 subjects

Zhaleh: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...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 (piano, flute, guitar), take a...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Arithmetic
- Pre-Algebra
- English
- +35 subjects

Shin: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...is a very prevalent science, so even by rolling my pencil off of a table, I can easily demonstrate physics concepts to my students. For me, hearing "Oh, that makes so much 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...
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
- 1st Grade Math
- +140 subjects

Brittany: Columbus Japanese lesson 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
- PSAT Mathematics
- SAT
- Writing
- +19 subjects

Desiree: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...be graduating in fall 2016. I plan on pursuing my Masters and beyond in graduate studies in both Teaching English as a second language and English Linguistics starting in Fall 2017. My 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...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Linguistics (minor TESOL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Other
- Homework Support
- Elementary Math
- +12 subjects

Max: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...Columbia University. I have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Elementary School Writing
- +73 subjects

John: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...Japan and pursue my career there and found my first job at Japan's largest advertising agency Dentsu. About a year later, I was later recruited to join Dentsu's sister company The Goal which is a fashion advertising agency. I spent about 10 years living in Japan before returning back to the United States. I have an excellent understanding of the Japanese Language as well as the culture, traditions and history. I think that one of...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
- Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- English
- +6 subjects

Rachel: Columbus Japanese lesson 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
- ACT Reading
- Reading
- +46 subjects

Cori: Columbus Japanese lesson 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
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Test Prep
- +31 subjects

Kiana: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
I like literature and performing arts most in life. I tend to incorporate both into classes to blend into textbook work. If you're looking for a more creative approach to language, that's what I provide. I have plenty of books and media that I've used myself to further my own studies.... I believe in going with the flow of nature. One must walk before they can run and crawl before they can walk.... I like to know personal preferences, so a fun personality test will be given.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Microsoft Excel
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +19 subjects

Arafat: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...my Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences with double minors in Spanish and Chemistry. I tutored various subjects all four years in college, specializing in all Sciences and Spanish. In my experience tutoring these subjects, my goal has always been to explain to my students why you get to your answers rather than how you get there. For each student I tutor, I do my best to tailor my planning and strategies based on each...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Medicine
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Biology
- High School Biology
- +16 subjects

Rina: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...International Studies and a minor in Japanese. I studied abroad in Japan at Kobe University's Intercultural Studies department, and also studied broadly while in university, with coursework in mathematics, cultural studies, economics, 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +51 subjects

Shane: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...provide, and so one of my greatest joys tutoring is being able to give one-on-one, specialized help and the little extra push that they need to help them shine. My mother is a former teacher and so from a very young age I've always been drawn to education, and my love for tutoring is just one manifestation of that. I'm very approachable, so please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- Foreign Language
- +13 subjects