Whether you're a student at Jacksonville University, a working professional looking to pick up a new skill, or even a student at Sandalwood High School getting ready to learn a new language, a Jacksonville Japanese course can be a great tool in building your Japanese proficiency. Learning any language is tough, and Japanese has some unique idiosyncrasies that many learners can struggle with. Traditional classrooms aren't always adequate for addressing the challenges that language learners face. In particular, language acquisition depends on you getting a lot of consistent practice, and you may not find yourself with enough opportunities to speak Japanese. This is where a Jacksonville Japanese course can offer you an excellent value by helping you to practice your Japanese with other students under the guidance of an expert Japanese teacher.
How does a Jacksonville Japanese class work?
Although Japanese is only spoken in the Japanese archipelago, for the most part, it's still spoken by more than 127 million people and is considered a major world language. No country other than Japan has used Japanese as an official language since the middle of the 20th century, and although many scholars believe it to be connected to Korean, there is no established relationship between Japanese and any other modern language. Japanese has some grammatical features that may throw English speakers for a loop, at least at first. For one thing, Japanese word order is often the reverse of English word order, putting the object before the verb rather than the verb before the object. For example, the English phrase "I drink water" adapted to a Japanese sentence structure would read "I water drink".
Japanese learners also sometimes struggle with the nuances of the grammar. Japanese nouns don't have grammatical indications of number or gender, and they don't use articles. So, while in English you would say "a book" or "some books", in Japanese the word is simply "book" and plurality must be inferred from context. Numbers are still directly indicated when they're especially important. Tenses can seem similarly vague to Japanese learners because Japanese has only two tenses: the past tense and the non-past tense. Present and future tenses are rolled together, making inference necessary. A Jacksonville Japanese class can help you get your head around these complexities.
Your Japanese class will also cover topics like pronunciation, common words and phrases, and maybe even a bit of Japanese history. You'll learn all this in an online classroom and be taught by an experienced, rigorously-vetted Japanese instructor. You'll be able to see, hear, and speak with your Japanese instructor and your classmates, and you'll participate in group discussions and activities. You are probably already aware of how useful conversation with other learners at your level can be when studying Japanese, as it can help you discover new vocabulary and boost your confidence in using your Japanese outside of a classroom setting. You can also get plenty of feedback from your teacher, so you can work on building your understanding of Japanese. However, even though collaborative lessons have been demonstrated to help students learn and retain new information, we know that one-on-one instruction from an expert Japanese teacher can be an effective tool. This is why you can request a time to meet with your teacher in a more private setting where you can go over any material you're having trouble with.
Thanks to video chat technology, a Jacksonville Japanese course can feel just like gathering to practice Japanese in person. However, an online course offers additional advantages. To start, the convenience that a course like this provides isn't to be underestimated. Having convenient access to a course can be useful for anything you're trying to learn, but it can be particularly important when you're trying to learn a new language. Much of your ability to learn Japanese effectively may depend upon your opportunity to consistently practice, so an online course could help you reach your language learning goals. You won't have to worry about adding a commute to your schedule, and you'll be able to get to your classroom from anywhere you have internet access. An online course also allows for more course times to be on offer, so whether you're a Mandarin High School Student with a demanding schedule who'd like to learn Japanese or a busy professional looking for a way to practice Japanese during your lunch break, we can find a course that will work within your time constraints.
How can I get enrolled in a Jacksonville Japanese course?
If you contact Varsity Tutors today, we can give you more information about our available courses, talk to you about your Japanese learning goals, and get you signed up for a Jacksonville Japanese class that is right for you. Classes start on a rolling, monthly basis, so you won't have to wait long to begin working on your Japanese skills.

Shane: Jacksonville Japanese course instructor
...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 concerns about anything! I'm really looking forward to working with...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- French 1
- French 4
- +13 subjects

Zhaleh: Jacksonville Japanese course instructor
...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 walk through the forest preserve, draw,...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Arithmetic
- 8th Grade Math
- 1st Grade Math
- +35 subjects

Rachel: Jacksonville 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
- College English
- German
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +46 subjects

Kiana: Jacksonville Japanese course 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
- Writing
- Languages
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- +19 subjects

Leea: Jacksonville Japanese course instructor
...am certified to teach English, Spanish, Japanese, and Political Science in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Louisiana. I have a Master's Degree in English from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and thirty Master's credits in Spanish from the University of California - Santa Barbara. I have spent a year in Japan and a year and a half in Guatemala. I have had poetry and short stories (fiction and nonfiction) published in several online magazines. Besides reading,...
Education & Certification
- Carroll University - Bachelors, International Relations
- Mount Mary College - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish 2
- Reading
- ESL/ELL
- +32 subjects

William: Jacksonville Japanese course instructor
...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. Together we can develop this as a strength so that you have your own set of tools that you can apply to any problem. This, ultimately, is the test of any academic pursuit. I...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- Algebra 2
- IB Further Mathematics HL
- +66 subjects

John: Jacksonville Japanese course instructor
...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 my strengths is that I am very patient and understanding...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
- Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- Languages
- English
- +6 subjects

Justin: Jacksonville Japanese course instructor
...on the approach you take. During my time in Japan, I continued to study Japanese myself, passing the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency test. Preparing for the different levels of the test constantly reminded me of challenges people can come across trying to obtain a goal. When I have free time, I like to catch a new movie (or an old one that's new to me), take pictures, or head outside and see...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Phonics
- Languages
- Social Studies
- +27 subjects

Sam: Jacksonville Japanese course instructor
...showing my method for solutions, I make note of how students tackle problems, and their thinking gives me guidance concerning strategies that will improve on their own methods. I enjoy the challenge of finding novel ways to help students make learning easier. Illustrating how these subjects can be fascinating and relevant out in the real world can help ignite interest in a struggling learner. In my spare time I like to play piano, go on...
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Astronomy-Physics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Algebra 2
- Elementary School Math
- Languages
- +18 subjects

Shelby: Jacksonville Japanese course instructor
...conversation and writing to high school students in Japan. I have a passion for science education and am currently working to understand and improve the way science is taught in American schools. I place a high value on education and believe that in order to get the most out of it, students should be challenged and take full advantage of all of their educational resources. It's very rewarding to see a students succeed and reach...
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Reading
- ESL/ELL
- Quantitative Reasoning
- +35 subjects