If you'd like to learn Japanese, Varsity Tutors offers live, online Memphis Japanese courses that can help you do so. Learning a second language gives you more opportunities to understand people on an international basis, specifically developing a deeper insight into their culture and history. You could also improve your career outlook when you learn a second language, and Japanese is an excellent language to choose if you're interested in business or in being an English teacher in Japan. Learning a second language boosts your brain's ability to learn other things as well. These are just a few of the good reasons to learn Japanese.
More than 125 million people around the globe speak Japanese, though the language is most concentrated within Japan and the surrounding islands. The language is shrouded in mystery - it's not known where it comes from or if it even relates to any other language, though it's possibly linked to Korean in some way.
What can I expect from a Memphis Japanese course?
First, you can count on the live, online class being taught by an expert instructor who has proven they have the Japanese and general communication skills necessary to be a great aid to students. The class takes place online, but once you've signed into the classroom through the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform, you can communicate with your instructor and your fellow students. This enables the entire class to develop a team attitude which can be helpful for learning and retaining vocabulary, grammar, and other aspects of the Japanese language.
There are aspects where Japanese is different from English in significant ways. Your Memphis Japanese class instructor may want to focus on these in particular, alongside general language learning. Japanese sentence structure is different than English in that it is classified as subject-object-verb. English sentence structure is subject-verb-object. So where an English speaker would say, "I throw the softballs," a Japanese speaker would say, "I softball throw." Note also the lack of the article 'the' and the 's' at the end of softball. Japanese neither makes use of articles nor noun suffixes to indicate a number. In cases where a number is essential to understanding, a counter word is added to indicate the amount.
Japanese verbs are conjugated to show tenses, as are English verbs, but in Japanese, there are only two tenses: past and non-past. Non-past is used because it's a tense that can indicate either the present or the future. Context can provide a clue in many cases, and you can learn about the ways Japanese work around this to speak precisely during your Japanese classes.
How can these Japanese classes help me study Japanese?
You can take a Memphis Japanese course provided by Varsity Tutors to supplement your classes at the U of M, nearby White Station or Central High School, or through a work program. You can also take these courses if you're studying on your own and need some instruction. The best way to learn a language is by using it in real conversations, and that's something you may not have enough time to do during your school classes. It's also something you can't really do if you're by yourself.
Your live online Memphis Japanese classes can give you the opportunity to interact with your instructor and fellow students, which includes plenty of practice in speaking and using correct pronunciation. There's a certain team spirit engendered in the collaborative online course that can enhance your ability to learn and retain Japanese language information. This can help you gain confidence in your speaking, and being confident may allow you to study without stress and learn more efficiently.
How do I get started attending Memphis Japanese classes?
Varsity Tutors wants to do everything we can to make it convenient for students signing up for Japanese courses. You can sign up for a two- or four-week course, and new courses start every month. Each month, a number of sections are offered at different times of the day and on different days of the week, so you can feel confident at least one of them will match up fairly well with your scheduling and study needs.
You can contact Varsity Tutors today to have our educational consultants answer any questions you may have and to provide them some information. Once you've explained your current level of fluency, your schedule, and your Japanese language goals, they can enroll you in a Memphis Japanese course that fits your unique set of requirements. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you as you work hard in your quest for Japanese fluency.

Rachel: Memphis 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
- Writing
- AP European History
- History
- +46 subjects

Noa: Memphis Japanese course instructor
...recently graduated with my degree in Mechanical Engineering and have been actively involved in STEM tutoring programs throughout my time in college. I am excited to continue my chance to help others understand STEM and see how exciting it can be when you understand it. I know there are few things as frustrating as not understanding an academic subject and few things as satisfying of knowing how to solve the subject and my goal is...
Education & Certification
- University of Memphis - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Middle School Math
- Test Prep
- Languages
- +11 subjects

Max: Memphis Japanese course instructor
...have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific 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...
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
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- SAT
- +73 subjects

Cori: Memphis Japanese course instructor
...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 find that you understand those problems. I am...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Chemistry
- SAT
- +31 subjects

Zane: Memphis Japanese course instructor
...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 love those moments of recognition as someone internalizes...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ISEE- Upper Level
- Anatomy
- Physics
- +48 subjects

Kiana: Memphis 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
- ESL/ELL
- Writing
- Test Prep
- +19 subjects

Josh: Memphis Japanese course instructor
...I know from professional and personal experiences that experiential learning is critical in order for students to process, retain, and synthesize new information. In Macedonia, for two years, I had the freedom to take calculated and creative risks in the classroom without fear of consequences from colleagues or supervisors, and because of the freedoms I had as an educator, my teaching philosophy is also rooted in empowering students to feel comfortable making mistakes and learning...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
- University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- College English
- History
- High School English
- +6 subjects

Leea: Memphis Japanese course instructor
...people to be happier and more productive individuals. I want to help people be happy! All of us can learn all things, but people learn at different paces and with different methods, so many students are left behind in the school system. That is why working with a tutor can be a person's best opportunity for success. I am a trained teacher who will help students succeed! I am certified to teach English, Spanish, Japanese,...
Education & Certification
- Carroll University - Bachelors, International Relations
- Mount Mary College - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- World Literature
- Spanish
- High School English
- +32 subjects

William: Memphis Japanese course instructor
...for physics, earth sciences, reading comprehension French and Japanese. I encourage students to find freedom in these subjects rather than trauma. In each lies a means of expression and an opportunity for dialogue. Physics, for example, offers us a completely new vocabulary for describing our natural world. My goal is for you to develop a comfortable rhythm using unfamiliar vocabulary and the ideas behind them. Patience, young one, and you will feel empowered, not intimidated...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- IB Music HL
- French 4
- IB Physics HL
- +66 subjects

Rebecca: Memphis Japanese course instructor
...CA, I first discovered tutoring while an undergraduate student at the University of California, Irvine, helping international students improve their English skills. As I progressed through undergrad and graduate school, I expanded my tutoring repertoire to include French and Japanese, two languages I have studied extensively, while obtaining my teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- Music Theory
- Elementary School Reading
- +28 subjects