Varsity Tutors can enroll you in Kansas City Japanese lessons. We can enroll students from Park Hill High School, Rockhurst University, and other area schools in Japanese lessons to help them try to increase their understanding. We can also enroll adults who are trying to improve their language education in Japanese lessons. Students face a new set of challenges when trying to learn a language, and they may not receive all of the guidance they need in a typical classroom. Additional resources such as online classes and private instruction can help you reach for your language learning goals.
Since the mid-20th century, no nation other than Japan has used Japanese as a first or a second language. However, there are more than 127 million people that speak Japanese. Knowing Japanese can be beneficial to your professional career, as companies that communicate and work with Japan look for employees who are able to communicate with their foreign colleagues. It can also be helpful to know Japanese if you ever plan to travel to Japan for a vacation. You will be able to better navigate the country and will be able to connect with the Japanese culture on a deeper level.
What Concepts Can Students Learn from Kansas City Japanese Lessons?
Some key concepts that students can learn from Japanese lessons are sentence structure, nouns, verbs, pronunciation, common phrases, and essential vocabulary. When it comes to sentence structure, the only strict rule of word order in Japanese is that verbs must be placed at the ends of sentences, unlike many Indo-European languages. English has a subject-verb-object word order. Japanese has a subject-object-verb word order. For example, the English sentence "I drink coffee" in Japanese would have the word order "I coffee drink." Japanese nouns are not gendered, numbered, and don't have any article aspect.
All of these concepts can be learned from using Japanese lessons. We can get you enrolled in two types of lessons: private instruction and classes. You can choose from online or in-person private instruction. You may decide that you could benefit from using both lesson types to help you reach for your goals. Each type of lesson offers you the opportunity to learn from an expert Japanese speaker.
How Can Kansas City Japanese Lessons Help Me Improve My Understanding?
Whether you choose to enroll in one, or both, of the lesson types, you can benefit from learning with additional resources. Enrolling in a class provides you the ability to interact with your instructor and other students in a virtual classroom setting. When you can see, hear, and speak to your classmates and professional instructor, you have the opportunity to ask questions and collaborate in a supportive group environment. You may also improve your retention of information by helping your classmates learn concepts. One-on-one sessions with your instructor can be scheduled if you are finding certain concepts more challenging.
A Kansas City Japanese tutor can provide you with undivided attention from an experienced Japanese instructor either online or in-person. Private instruction allows for every session to be catered to your individual needs and learning style. Your instructor can learn what style you prefer to use when learning and use the style you like in each section to help you try to improve your understanding. They can also help you identify your areas of opportunity so that you can focus on trying to improve your performance in those areas.
Private instruction and classes provide you the time and environment to focus on learning Japanese. You need to practice your skills on a regular basis in order to understand and learn more quickly. By interacting with a Kansas City Japanese tutor or an instructor in a class, you can practice your skills with the feedback and help of a qualified professional.
Who Can Help Me Enroll in Kansas City Japanese Lessons?
Varsity Tutors can help you enroll in Japanese lessons in Kansas City. Our educational consultants can help you find the lessons that fit your needs. We know that you probably juggle many responsibilities on a daily basis. For example, a student at Staley High School may be juggling family duties, other classwork, and extracurricular obligations on top of trying to learn Japanese. We make it easy to enroll in lessons that fit into busy lifestyles. Classes begin each month and are offered at a variety of times. You can even choose between a 2- or 4-week session. We can connect you with a qualified private instructor in as little as 24 hours, and you can choose a time that suits your schedule to meet with them. Call today to get started!
Daniel: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
I am extremely passionate about foreign languages, especially Japanese. I feel strongly that learning foreign languages and cultures is the first step to bringing the world closer together. I learned Japanese with the goal to become native level and I will strive to teach my students the same.
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Mandarin Chinese
- +9 subjects
Peter: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
Hello! Kansas City was my home growing up, before traveling to the University of Vermont for a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Japanese Studies, with a minor in History. I want to help students get into their own dream schools-- All it takes is the perseverance to study! I can help tutor ACT/SAT prep and all humanities, especially English and History!
Education & Certification
- University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Spanish
- Foreign Language
- +41 subjects
Isoko: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
Hi. My name is Isoko. I am a Japanese native speaker living in the United States. I have 10 years of experience as a Japanese translator. I am very happy to help you to learn Japanese. I can work on any levels in Japanese.
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska at Omaha - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Languages
Marcie: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...at an elementary school. After graduation I moved to Japan and gained extensive experience in teaching English as a second language. I worked with students of all ages (2-88!), in one on one lessons, small classes as well as large corporate workshops. Some of my more unique experiences included training a student for a speech contest, learning lines with a Japanese actor for a role in an American film, and developing original curriculum for classes....
Education & Certification
- Elmira College - Bachelors, International Studies
- Drexel University - Masters, Global and International Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Social Studies
- English
- Writing
- +17 subjects
Justin: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...graduate from the University of Kansas with degrees in Japanese Literature and Language as well as Linguistics. Additionally, I hold a certificate of global awareness from my semester abroad in Nagoya, Japan. My next goals are to obtain government proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2) and Chinese (TOCFL level 3). I most enjoy teaching languages as they are forms of expression. As a result, I have ample experience writing essays and crafting statements in and outside...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- Elementary School Reading
- Technology and Coding
- +17 subjects
Adam: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
Eager to hone my teaching skills prior to entering graduate school to pursue becoming a professor in astrophysics. I offer an individualized approach to a variety of subjects, including math, physics, and standardized test prep. Looking forward to meeting with you!
Education & Certification
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor of Science, Astrophysics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- Engineering
- +28 subjects
Steven: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...a course in Japanese on Japanese culture. I was asked to stay on at the university, their philosophy professor having retired, to teach introduction to philosophy and introduction to ethics. Both classes would have two sections, one taught in English and another taught in Japanese. Unfortunately, I had to decline, having to return to America for personal reasons. In addition to teaching at a Japanese university, I taught four years at Linden Hall High School...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- IB Psychology
- Philosophical Ethics
- Languages
- +5 subjects
Education & Certification
- Madison Area Technical College - Associate in Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Spanish 4
- Basic Computer Literacy
- +21 subjects
Zhaleh: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...and I am currently studying 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...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- 3rd Grade Math
- Elementary School Math
- Algebra
- +35 subjects
Shin: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...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 them how it is derived so they acquire a good grasp of how it operates. Outside of school, I really enjoy being involved with music. I love...
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
- AP Physics 1
- +140 subjects
John: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...Tokyo, so upon returning after summer abroad I enrolled in another year long study abroad program at Meiji University. After finishing my undergrad, I returned to Tokyo where eI went on to advance my studies by enrolling in a Master's program at Tama Art University. Here I studied Typography. Also while attending school in Japan, I worked part time and eventually full time at an English Language school. Upon finishing my Master's, I decided to...
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
- College English
- +6 subjects
Cori: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...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 in yourself when you...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
- +31 subjects
John: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...city Pittsburgh. Since college, I have lived and worked as a tutor in New York, Los Angeles, and Barcelona. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead of as an intellectual brick wall. I firmly believe that...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Algebra
- Public Speaking
- +47 subjects
Graham: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...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 get the best results...
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
- Macroeconomics
- +62 subjects
Rebecca: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and growth that can happen in such a setting. I love interacting...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- +28 subjects
Zane: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...differently. The importance of pedagogy, the practice of teaching, cannot be overstated. It is not enough to share knowledge; knowledge must be communicated. This is the philosophy by 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +70 subjects
Mika: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
Hi, nice to meet you! My name is Mika. I have five years of experience in online teaching, specializing in elementary mathematics, reading, Chinese, and Japanese. Throughout my teaching career, I have developed a deep understanding of how to effectively engage students in an online environment and cater to their individual learning needs. My goal is to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable to ask questions and make mistakes.
Education & Certification
- Beijing international studies university - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
- University of San Diego - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Cantonese
- Mandarin Chinese
- ACT
- +51 subjects
Waka: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
I have been teaching Japanese online for the last 7 years and face to face Japanese classes for elementary and secondary students. I graduated in Japan with a BA in Modern Social Studies and completed the Japanese Language Teacher Training Program. Teaching is my passion. I love to share my knowledge and experience of the Japanese language and culture with a communicative approach using real life scenarios.
Education & Certification
- Otemae University - Bachelor in Arts, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
Travis: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...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 not as alien others, but just people. Since coming back to the US, I've worked primarily as a content writer and strategist. Of course, I still have...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Film/TV
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Middle School Writing
- Social Sciences
- +23 subjects
Martin: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...lifestyle that you have not been accustomed to. This is important because in order for you to have change, you have to make the uncomfortable choices in life. This experience afforded me the possibility to change and genuinely understand the world around me. I understand that there is much I still have to learn, but it has equipped me with skills that I would not have found using the normal route. For this I will...
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Old Westbury - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Algebra
- +49 subjects