
Sandra: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...a physician. I am here today because of all the help I have gotten from my tutors. I believe in learning the basic fundamentals of subjects and this will get students a long way into their education. I also believe in instilling a arduous work ethic that will serve students in whatever they strive for. I will work hard as a tutor to provide the basic skills and knowledge to excel in their schoolwork.... I believe...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Microbiology
Medical College of Wisconsin - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine

Sarah: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...of techniques to engage and drive my students towards their own litmus of success. I love integrating games, technology, or a points system to support students. If the first approach does not work, 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...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education

Cynthia: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...school students outside of class in 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...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience

Brandon: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...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 own prose.
Education & Certification
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Current Undergrad, English

Graham: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...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 get the best results out of your studies....
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of San Diego - PHD, Law

Leea: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...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, writing, and studying foreign languages, I enjoy kayaking, biking, yoga, and dance. You can also find me at ethnic restaurants and bistros all over the...
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Carroll University - Bachelors, International Relations
Mount Mary College - Masters, English

Brittany: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...BAs 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...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, linguistics

Shin: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...I love tutoring students in physics (specifically, mechanics and waves). Physics is my favorite subject to tutor because while it is more difficult to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry, physics 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...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering

Rachel: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
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

Rina: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...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 truly exciting for me, and making education more accessible and fueling curiosity have become my passions. In my free time, I like to indulge in my hobbies: reading, cooking, laughing with my friends, adventuring...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies

Briana: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...secondary level. I have worked for 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...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, English

Koki: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
I recently moved to D.C. after graduating from Brown University with a B.S. in Chemical Biology. While in college, I had the opportunity to become a teaching assistant for both introductory and upper-level biochemistry courses, which I truly enjoyed. By using the insights I have gained through my experience as a teaching assistant, I would love to help students out by facilitating their learning process. I look forward to hearing from and meeting you!
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Biology

Sam: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...tutored students for three semesters and saw how I could gently encourage making the subject “one’s own” in a friendly, supportive way. I’m patient and flexible when it comes to changing my approach based on a student’s particular learning needs. Rather than simply 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...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Astronomy-Physics

Lewis: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...hard to help them get through any obstacles in the topic they choose to have me teach or tutor them. I certainly can put myself in the place of others, as I have in the past relied on tutors to get me through some tough topics. As for other interests outside tutoring, I am very interested in languages and linguistics, as I currently teach graduate and undergraduate linguistics at Northeastern Illinois University. Outside my day...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, French
Northwestern University - PHD, Linguistics

Michael: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
I have been teaching ESL for three years in Nevada and Korea. I would love to help your students reach their their full potential in any language. I also have experience with reading and writing having volunteered in New York classrooms and helping friends with their troubles.
Education & Certification
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Friends World

James: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...socioeconomic statuses. Regardless of whom I have taught, I have always enjoyed it, partly because I often learn as much from my students as they learn from me. Regardless of the subject, I love teaching, and I find it to be one of the most rewarding and meaningful activities, which cliched as it may sound, really can make a difference in people's lives. Besides teaching, I am also keenly interested in the human body, specifically...
Education & Certification
SUNY University at Albany - Bachelor of Science, Economics and Japanese
Washington University in St Louis - Current Grad, Physical Therapy

Yukari: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
I am native Japanese with more than 20 years of professional experience as a middle/ high school language teacher ,tutor and interpreter/translator. I enjoy teaching and design my courses so my students will enjoy leaning. My session addresses each learner's needs, whether it is for academic, professional or personal interests.
Education & Certification
Norte Dame Seishin univ - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Alverno College - Master of Arts, Education

Dallin: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...great time with all of my students, and the pace at which their English ability increased was mind-boggling. I also studied the Japanese language while living there, gaining fluency in both text-book Japanese as well as day-to-day conversational Japanese. After returning from Japan, I had the opportunity to move to China for the remainder of the year and once again teach English as a volunteer. I taught almost exclusively 1st and 2nd graders, and it was...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad Student, Graphic Design

Darin: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...Materials, and Chemical Engineering conferences in the world, and have received 8 awards, totaling over $300k, specifically in recognition of my research accomplishments. As both an undergraduate and graduate student I have also taught, tutored, and mentored students. At MIT, I won a Graduate Teaching Award for thrice-weekly recitations of Intro Chemistry and Physical Chemistry at MIT; students consistently outperformed their peers in 5 other sections (higher average exam grades on all 4 exams and...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Physical Chemistry

Mike: Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor
...have been to many other countries including Korea, Canada, Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico. My family and I love to travel and we plan a couple of trips every summer. HIstory and culture are very important to us. I take my job seriously and that means that I will do what I have to in order to help you become more successful. I strive to make learning fun but I also want to make the...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, General Studies
Nova Southeastern University - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
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Varsity Tutors can help students of any age get started with Japanese tutoring. Whether you are learning Japanese as an adult or you have a child learning the language, mastering a foreign language can be remarkably challenging. This is especially true when the language is so different in form. When learning Japanese, you will soon discover the vital importance of having someone fluent in the language to practice with regularly.
A private Japanese instructor can provide invaluable insight and guidance for you or your child as you learn this beautiful language. Keep reading to learn more about the Japanese language and how Varsity Tutors can make it easy to connect with experienced Japanese tutors.
What are some of the benefits of learning Japanese?
When you think of Japan, you may think of a small island nation. While this country is roughly two times smaller than the state of Texas, it has almost 102 million more inhabitants than the state. While certainly not the largest country in area or population, it is the third largest economy in the world. Falling only behind China and the United States, the economy of Japan is greater than either the United Kingdom or Germany.
As such a financial powerhouse, you may be surprised that it is ninth in the ranking of the number of speakers throughout the world. When you take into consideration that less than one percent of the speakers of Japanese have learned it as a second language, you can quickly see the potential for being part of this exclusive club. When you are fluent in Japanese and English, you have a significant advantage in international business opportunities that tie the two together. If you have any interest in working in Japan or with Japanese clients, learning the language can truly set you apart by giving you greater access to new business connections, allowing you to negotiate better deals, and maintain an awareness of current business and cultural trends as they relate to Japan.
Several career fields are open to Japanese language learners. A few of these include:
- Translator
- English Language Teacher or Tutor
- Museum Curator
- Japanese Art and Antiquities Appraiser
- Bilingual Localization Associate
- Export/Import Coordinator
- Japanese-English Customer Representative
- Contract Writer
- Marketing Specialist
- Export Agent
- Interpreter
- Cultural Ambassador
- Investigative Analyst
- Small Business Solutions Specialist
- Japanese Banking Relationship Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Logistics Coordinator
In order to understand any culture and their history, you must first understand the language. It is from language that schools of thought, cultural norms, and societal customs are derived. Without a word to express something, it cannot exist. Learning Japanese gives you greater insight into Japan's rich culture and millennia of history. Sessions with a private Japanese instructor can be an invaluable asset as you work towards your language learning goals.
What are some of the skills Japanese tutors can help me learn?
Japanese tutors can help you with all aspects of your Japanese studies, whether you're learning the language as part of an advanced degree, in secondary school, or on your own. They can even help your child who is learning Japanese in elementary or middle school. It's imperative that you or your child has the support of a fluent speaker of the language to offer support and guidance if the ultimate goal is to achieve fluency.
A few of the specific topics you may need to review with your private Japanese instructor include present tense, past tense, future tense, honorifics, particles, -tai form of a verb, question formation, express actions, reading Japanese, adjectives, causative structures, causative-passive structures, imperatives, -masu stem of a verb, pronouns, word order, plain forms of verbs, and nouns. Your Japanese tutor is not limited to the topics listed above. This list is just a sample of some of the topics you may want to cover during your private sessions. However, all aspects of the Japanese language can be reviewed.
As part of a degree program, you will undoubtedly have several semesters of core Japanese classes. Depending on the specific focus of your degree, you may have a wide variety of other courses that will require linguistic support. Some of the courses you may encounter include Japanese Literature, Japanese for Business, Japanese History, Japanese Culture, Japanese Poetry, Modern Japan, Classical Japanese, and Modern Japanese Literature. As you work your way through these and other courses, you may find you require additional academic or linguistic support. Sessions with a private Japanese instructor can provide the help you need to work towards your learning goals in individual courses.
Private Japanese instructors can also help you prepare for upcoming final exams and standardized exams such as the SAT Subject Test in Japanese. Whether you need a quick review or a more comprehensive approach, working with a personal Japanese instructor can provide the support you need to work towards your testing goals.
How is working with a Japanese tutor different from taking a class?
When learning a language in a classroom, your instructor must follow a rigorous set of guidelines according to a regimented schedule if they are to have time to present all of the content within the parameters of the class. Because Japanese has so many components that are different from English, this format can be challenging for many language learners. If you miss a couple of classes, it's easy to fall behind. Unfortunately, classroom instructors don't have the time to go back and reteach the content you missed if they are to remain on schedule. When you work with a personal Japanese instructor, both the pacing and the individual lessons are tailored to your specific learning needs.
Your private instructor can take the time to discover your learning style, language goals, your linguistic level, and the particular challenges you're facing as you work towards mastering the language. With this type of information, a personal instructor can create an individualized learning plan that addresses the areas you must focus on to maintain forward momentum in your language studies. When your needs and abilities change, your instructor can pivot and adjust your plan of study to reflect your current academic needs.
Learning Japanese requires you to speak and listen in entirely new ways. When studying in a classroom, you'll have limited opportunities to talk or listen to the language. While this is useful, it is rarely enough practice to sufficiently prepare a student to use the language in real-world settings. Working with a private Japanese tutor gives you more opportunities to practice speaking Japanese and listening to a fluent speaker of the language. This is as close to a fully immersive language experience as you can get without traveling to Japan.
A private instructor can take time to answer your specific questions and provide real-time feedback on your pronunciation and lessons. When you make mistakes in translation or pronunciation, your private instructor can point it out quickly, so you do not internalize the incorrect information. They can also offer suggestions and solutions to rectify any issues immediately.
Finally, when you work with a personal instructor, you have more control of when you devote time to your language studies. When you take a class, you must adhere to a schedule set by the teacher or the school and work around the class to schedule other personal, academic, and professional responsibilities. Individual instructional sessions, on the other hand, can be scheduled around your other commitments.
How can I get started with Japanese tutoring?
Varsity Tutors makes it easy to get started with Japanese tutoring in several different ways. You can work with a private German instructor either in person or online.
Many people initially think they need to locate someone nearby to help them learn Japanese. As mentioned previously, there are comparatively very few speakers of this important language. There are even fewer who speak both English and Japanese fluently, which can make it challenging to find local tutors - especially if you're attempting to do so on your own!
Fortunately, you don't need to work with someone in person to get the face-to-face instructional support you need. While Varsity Tutors can help you connect with local instructors, we can also help you connect with fluent Japanese instructors in other areas. This may make it easier to find someone who can work with you or your child at the level and time that is best for your personal needs.
When you open up your search to include Japanese instructors who live in other areas of the country, you gain greater scheduling flexibility. It can be easier to find someone who can work within the confines of your scheduling preferences, but you still retain all of the benefits of personalized instruction. By meeting with your personal instructor via our Live Learning Platform, you still have the opportunity to see and talk to them just as you would someone who was in the same room.
If you're ready to maximize your Japanese language studies, let Varsity Tutors connect you with professional Japanese tutors who can assist you in working towards your linguistic goals. Contact Varsity Tutors now to get started today.