By getting you started with Los Angeles Japanese lessons, Varsity Tutors can help you to make the most of your language study time. Whatever your reasons for studying Japanese, and whatever your stage of life, these services can give you what you need to study effectively. In addition to helping you to develop your skills and knowledge, these services can help you to increase your confidence as well.
Japanese is one of the most important languages in the world even though it is fairly isolated. Japan has more than 127 million speakers, but Japan is the only country that uses Japanese regularly. Learning Japanese can give you a better understanding of Japanese history, culture, and philosophy. For students at local schools such as Alexander Hamilton Senior High School or John Marshall Senior High School, learning Japanese can be a great way to fulfill any foreign language requirements for graduation. Likewise, many universities or colleges like the University of Southern California offer classes in Japanese language and culture.
What can I learn about during Los Angeles Japanese lessons?
Japanese is a fascinating language that can be very tricky for native English speakers to learn. An obvious difference between the two languages is that Japanese uses a different system of writing that is similar to Chinese characters. Learning Japanese requires memorizing thousands of these characters. This is a significant barrier to reading and writing Japanese for English speakers. Japanese also uses only two verb tenses: past and non-past. Japanese uses the same tense for present and future. This different way of expressing time can be confusing for English speakers. Japanese nouns are similarly constructed. They do not indicate number, speaker, or gender so context is an essential aspect of understanding and speaking Japanese. This sort of complexity makes Japanese an interesting but difficult language to learn.
In attempting to learn a language such as Japanese, learning in a formal context can be very helpful. Working with an expert can help you to better understand which content to learn first and how to build off of that foundation. Likewise, learning in a structured environment can help you to avoid bad habits in your study time and help you to track your progress. This sort of formal environment can also provide ample opportunities to practice speaking Japanese. Speaking a language requires you to utilize a number of skills and concepts at the same time which can help you to internalize your understanding of the language.
How can Los Angeles Japanese lessons help me to study?
There are two main options for your Japanese language study. You can learn in a classroom environment, or with a Los Angeles Japanese tutor. Either option can help you to study effectively, and both can accommodate a number of logistical needs.
Learning Japanese in a classroom environment can be helpful for those who like to learn by interacting with other people. You and your classmates can learn from a skilled instructor in a live virtual classroom. The interactions you have during your sessions are similar to those that take place in an in-person classroom, but these sessions are far easier to schedule and attend. In addition to listening to lectures, you and your classmates to discuss the ideas you and learning and ask questions to seek greater clarity from your instructor. You can also meet with your instructor outside of class time if you want to get extra help. There are new classes that start monthly. You are able to choose between two or four-week sessions and you can pick the session that fits your schedule best.
Whether you work with a Los Angeles Japanese tutor online or in-person, you can focus your sessions on your needs. You can pick the content that is most pertinent to your goals, and your Los Angeles Japanese tutor can help you find resources that fit your learning style. These sessions can address your content needs and help you to increase your confidence as well.
What do I do to sign up for Los Angeles Japanese lessons?
Our Educational Consultants can talk with you as you decide which service to use. They can answer your questions and guide you through the registration process to make sure that you enroll in the service that works best for you.
Varsity Tutors can set you up with Los Angeles Japanese lessons that fit a number of needs and situation. If you believe that these services can make a difference for your Japanese language studies, contact one of our Educational Consultants online or over the phone today.

John: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...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 the majority of people can find great joy in academics once they discover the individual approach that works for them. I see it as my job to...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- SAT Mathematics
- History
- +47 subjects

Graham: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...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. Nice to meet you and help on your...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of San Diego - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Elementary School Math
- +62 subjects

Mieko: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
I received PhD in Management from NTNU and MSc (Environmental studies) from the University of Tokyo. I have tutoring experience with elementary, middle, and high school students in various subjects in Japanese since 2001. Raising my two kids outside Japan, language development is always my major interest. That is why I am here to assist you learning Japanese, from casual conversation, test preparation, to business Japanese.
Education & Certification
- Tokyo University - Bachelor of Science, Sustainable Agriculture
- Tokyo University - Master of Science, Land Use Planning
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Algebra
- Science
- Languages
- +4 subjects

Toshie: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...in Hawaii and Germany after high school in Japan and assisted Japanese teachers at college for 13 months. My philosophy of teaching is based on my own language learning experience as an adult. In the process of learning English, I acquired a new culture and made life adjustments. I know how hard it can be to learn a new language and keep yourself motivated, but I can help you lean and we can make our...
Education & Certification
- University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- TOEFL

Brian: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...the summer before my junior year when I taught local high school & community college students chemistry & physics from my home. Since then I've worked constantly as a tutor, working with a company in various locations throughout the Southland. I specialize in SAT math, having led workshops & boot camps which saw some students improve their score 200 points. In college, I sharpened my tutoring skills against the world's best whetstones. I do not...
Education & Certification
- California Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Economics, CS
- University of California-Santa Cruz - PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +171 subjects

Cynthia: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high 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...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +72 subjects

Sarah: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...lended me naturally into a writing tutor, allowing me to coach my students into becoming stronger writers. In working with students at the elementary level, I have also had the opportunity to explore Common Core expectations in ELA and Mathematics. Many of my students utilize Singapore Math, Go Math, Math in Focus, Eureka Math, or Prentice Hall Math curriculums, and I have developed quite a familiarity with these texts. I have worked with over 500...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- High School English
- Study Skills and Organization
- IB Theory of Knowledge
- +46 subjects

Cori: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...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 problems. I am passionate about learning, and...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- AP Human Geography
- +31 subjects

Briana: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...creative writing and minors in Linguistics and Japanese. I am currently pursuing certification as a teacher of mathematics, Japanese, and English literature at the 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...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Summer
- Middle School Math
- Languages
- +16 subjects

Kiana: Los Angeles 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
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Elementary School Writing
- +19 subjects

Rebecca: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...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 with my students and helping them directly, and I love seeing students...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- French
- +28 subjects

John: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...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 stay in Japan and pursue my career there and found my first job at Japan's largest advertising agency Dentsu. About...
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
- Graphic Design
- +6 subjects

Shin: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...13 to 50, in various subjects such as calculus and chemistry. While I enjoy tutoring students in all of the subjects I specialize in, 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...
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
- Multivariable Calculus
- +140 subjects

Justin: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...had students of all levels: younger students who were still learning to read, write, and tie their shoes, older students attempting to enter international or American/British high schools and universities, and adults who wanted to brush up or continue to learn more. I enjoy working with students and seeing them learn and make progress. I like to think that learning anything can be fun. It all depends on the approach you take. During my time...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- High School English
- +27 subjects

Leea: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...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, writing,...
Education & Certification
- Carroll University - Bachelors, International Relations
- Mount Mary College - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- COMPASS Writing Skills
- ASPIRE English
- +32 subjects

Zhaleh: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...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, design/sew...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ACT Writing
- Reading
- Elementary Math
- +35 subjects

Xintong: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...a solid foundation of statistics, Id like to help more students to improve their grades and find their own way of tackling the subject. I'd like to share my learning tips I got when I was a student. Besides statistics, I am also interested in tutoring algebra and calculus. I like to encourage students to ask questions to ensure they completely understand the content and could apply to new problems. The sudden moment when the...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +19 subjects

Benito: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...worked as a Harvard Financial Aid Initiative Coordinator for three years. Our team of 10-12 students worked with hundreds of prospective students and families from around the world. We spoke to people from all backgrounds about the admissions process, college life, study abroad programs, graduate school, and financial aid. After graduating in 2010, and after two summer internships at Google (in Video Production and Sales teams) I converted full-time and worked for HR and Recruiting...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelors, Cultural Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- SAT Math
- +32 subjects

Jacob: Los Angeles Japanese lesson instructor
...the learner. I'm a graduate of the University of Minnesota, with over five years of experience living in Japan. During my time in Japan, I developed a passion for language learning. Working as an English teacher in Japanese public schools, I gained unique perspective into the language learning perspective, seeing how students learn a second language while also learning Japanese at the same time. Language learning isn't just academic, it's also based on experience and...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota - Bachelor, Film Studies / Asian History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Introduction to Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Test Prep
- +5 subjects

Rachel: Los Angeles 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
- Math
- GED
- +46 subjects