Varsity Tutors is the only name you need to know if you're looking for a good Houston Japanese course. Japanese is among the world's major languages, spoken by more than 127 million people worldwide. Unlike most other major languages, Japanese is largely confined to the Japanese archipelago that invented it. Indeed, no other country has used Japanese as an official language since the mid-20th century. Japanese also has little in common with any other language group, providing a unique challenge for foreign language learners.
We have heard a lot of reasons for wanting to study Japanese over the years. If you attend a local high school that offers Japanese as a foreign language (Hastings High School and Dobie High School do), you might want some extra help with the fundamentals. Likewise, students at local colleges like the University of Houston may need to study Japanese as they work toward a degree. Some students enroll in a Houston Japanese class because they're looking for a new challenge, while others might want to study unedited versions of Japanese texts. Continue reading to learn more about how we might be able to help you pursue your goals.
What skills can I review during a Houston Japanese course?
Practice is the only way to learn a new language, but finding a Japanese practice partner can be difficult. If you enroll in a Houston Japanese class, you get a set time each week to practice your Japanese with a knowledgeable teacher and a virtual classroom filled with other students, allowing you to hear, speak, and write Japanese with regularity. If you're new to the language, your patient instructor can answer any questions you have as you review the basics. If you've been studying Japanese for some time now, your teacher might conduct entire class sessions in Japanese to provide true immersion as you work toward your goals.
Many students also practice their written Japanese in their class. Outlining may seem like a time-saving trick for social studies and English classes, but doing so in a foreign language can help you remember Japanese vocabulary that you know you'll want to include. Japanese also uses a combination of Chinese kanji (symbols that represent words) and two different phonetic alphabets, so many native English speakers require a lot of practice to feel comfortable physically writing the characters. Your instructor can provide illustrative feedback on your work, helping you identify what you're doing well and any areas that could benefit from further refinement.
You can also study the finer points of Japanese grammar in your course. For instance, Japanese verbs have only two tenses: past and non-past. Non-past verbs cover the present and future tenses in English, adding more ambiguity without appropriate context. Similarly, there is no such thing as a plural Japanese noun as the exact same word is used for one or many. If you feel like you need help keeping all of these differences straight, your instructor can show you some rote memorization strategies to help you remember it all.
How do you structure each Houston Japanese course?
Each course consists of a classroom full of dedicated students led by an expert instructor that meets at a set time on our proprietary live virtual platform. Each teacher undergoes a thorough interview process, so you can count on studying under a great communicator with an extensive Japanese knowledge base. Our online classroom software also allows you to attend your class anywhere with a stable internet connection, taking the commute out of formal instruction.
You can see and hear both your teacher and your classmates as if you were all in the same physical classroom, allowing you to work together and establish a collaborative learning environment that may make it easier to develop a fuller understanding of Japanese. For instance, listening to your classmates speak Japanese gives you access to a variety of dialects and accents that you may not otherwise have access to. Similarly, you can work together on group assignments and swap learning strategies that may make it easier to comprehend difficult concepts. Studying in a group also delivers great value for your money, as multiple students are splitting the cost of instruction. Best of all, you retain the right to arrange private study time with your instructor on an as-needed basis.
At Varsity Tutors, we try to make attending our classes as convenient as possible. Multiple class sessions are offered concurrently, including two-week and four-week options to help you find a fit for your busy schedule. New classes also start up on a monthly basis, so you never need to wait too long before getting started.
Can I enroll in a Houston Japanese course today?
Yes, you can. Simply use the contact info provided below to speak with a knowledgeable Educational Consultant who can answer any questions you have about a Houston Japanese class provided by Varsity Tutors. We look forward to hearing from you!
Emily: Houston Japanese course instructor
...as young as 8 years old and as old as 63 -Coached and ran academic clubs and extracurricular clubs such as state spelling and writing competitions and creative writing clubs. -My proudest accomplishments to date include teaching an elementary student to love classical literature and one of my Latin students going on to join and excel in college translation courses as only a junior in high school. Interests: -Reading and creative writing such as short...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor in Arts, Classics - Greek focus, Japanese minor
- The University of Nottingham - Master of Arts, Ancient History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Latin
- Greek
- English
- +39 subjects
Mia: Houston Japanese course instructor
...to be a president for the Japanese Language and Culture Club, which I occasionally teach Japanese to students. Also, I was a TA for microbiology in college for a year and I tutored in math and reading in college and high school. I received 5 on AP Japanese and Calculus BC. I really enjoy teaching, especially Japanese, Algebra, biology and chemistry, and I would love to help students out by delivering my passion and hard...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +70 subjects
Stephanie: Houston Japanese course instructor
...student participation in the arts, such as with my efforts in student theatre and acapella. While I tutor a range of subjects, my passion lies in English and Japanese. I am a huge fan of literature and folklore. In terms of my educational philosophy, I have always believed that everyone is capable of great things, and academics are one way to help students achieve the goals they have for their futures. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
- Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Business Administration, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Elementary School
- English
- Other
- +12 subjects
Samantha: Houston Japanese course instructor
...the help I needed. It led me to become and independent learner but it also made me want to help others if I could. When I teach, I hold that memory and try my best to reach out to my students. I graduated from the University of the West Indies, Mona, with a BSc in Psychology, and have since attained both TEFL and TEYL certificates to have an understanding of how to teach ESL to...
Education & Certification
- University of the West Indies Mona - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- English
- ESL/ELL
Education & Certification
- University of Puget Sound - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- Languages
Azra: Houston Japanese course instructor
...school offered (from 1 to 6 students). I think one-on-one lessons are very beneficial for students, and I would love to continue teaching here. Before leaving for Japan, I enjoyed working as a susbitute for Katy ISD. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in history, and I also feel very comfortable teaching grammar, reading, writing, editing, and Japanese. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading books, riding...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Other
- Writing
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +18 subjects
Kenneth: Houston Japanese course instructor
...my local Boys and Girls club. I have tutored students in subjects ranging from Calculus to Chemistry to Language Arts, but I specialize in teaching Math and Science. As a tutor, I love to see students improve themselves, and I strive to create those "aha!" moments when everything begins to make sense. When I teach, I find it is most effective to find out how a student approaches a problem and rationalize it in their...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Spanish
- Languages
- +44 subjects
Amy: Houston Japanese course instructor
...been an educator for over 30 years, high school and college, and I teach Spanish, French, English, and Photography at Varsity Tutors. I am a Vanderbilt graduate and I earned my master's degree at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Texas). I love working with words and I'm really good at explaining language structure. My love of languages naturally led me to travel the world, and I have been a practicing art and travel photographer for over 30...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, French
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi - Master of Science, English
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- Introduction to Japanese
- Spanish
- +38 subjects
Melissa: Houston Japanese course instructor
My Grandmother was a native of Nagasaki Japan and gave me a deep appreciation of Japanese culture. I have a Bachelors of Fine Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago so I always implement art and Japanese history in my lessons. If you are interested in manga, anime, Ukiyo-e, or just love the Japanese language come study with me!
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
Eriko: Houston Japanese course instructor
...unique experiences and skills are beneficial in helping people learn Japanese and Japanese culture. 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...
Education & Certification
- Sophia University - Bachelor in Arts, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Business
- International Business
- +1 subjects
Nickey: Houston Japanese course instructor
...was born and raised in Japan. I live in Texas, U.S.A. for 12 years. fluently in both Japanese and English. I am Japanese / English interpreter for 30 years at Hospital, School and Business etc..... I have Bachelor Degree of Music. I have A teaching certificate in Music 7th - 12th grade. I was High School Teacher in Japan. I was Piano and Vocal instructor at Guiter Center for 5 years. My session is flexible...
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Logic Pro Software
- Languages
- +5 subjects
Gabriel: Houston Japanese course instructor
...on-and-off for about 3 years now. I have taught English in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. This has made me much better at explaining concepts and visually representing ideas. I have also tutored many students in Asia and am very comfortable teaching one-on-one or in a small group. Aside from the LSAT, I love studying Japanese and playing tennis. I just moved to Chicago from Bend, Oregon, so I am having a lot of fun...
Education & Certification
- Pacific University - Associate in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- LSAT
- +13 subjects
Zhaleh: Houston Japanese course instructor
...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 with friends, etc. I look forward to contributing to students' learning endeavors!
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- College Algebra
- Comparative Literature
- 5th Grade Math
- +35 subjects
Shin: Houston Japanese course instructor
...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 understanding of the subjects they are struggling in before helping them with quantitative problems. For example, rather than simply telling my calculus students...
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
- 8th Grade Writing
- +140 subjects
Wahala: Houston 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
- Introduction to Japanese
- Greek
- Honors Chemistry
- +53 subjects
Zane: Houston Japanese course instructor
...which I have tutored and by which I currently 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +68 subjects
Cori: Houston Japanese course instructor
...am a MIT undergrad studying Materials Science and Engineering 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...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- SAT Math
- +31 subjects
Max: Houston Japanese course instructor
...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 in Japan before going back to Columbia to complete my pre-med requirements. I enrolled in medical school in the fall of 2016.
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
- Geometry
- +73 subjects
Graham: Houston Japanese course instructor
...a Juris Doctor and Economics grad with extensive experience in math, linguistics, English, political 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...
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
- LSAT Essay Section
- +62 subjects
Joseph: Houston Japanese course instructor
...The two go hand in hand. Only by understanding something can we engage it 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....
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Study Skills
- SAT
- Languages
- +25 subjects