Varsity Tutors can help students of all skills and ages enroll in two types of excellent Raleigh-Durham Japanese lessons that can appeal to a variety of different learning types. This challenging language has a lot to offer, whether you're interested in traveling to one of the many Japanese islands or you'd like to open your mind to other cultures. Perhaps you're a student at Southeast Raleigh High School or an undergraduate at Duke University who would like to study something challenging. No matter what brings you to the language, you can get the support you need as you work to build your Japanese language skills. Read on to learn more about the Japanese lessons you can sign up for.
What kind of perks do different types of Raleigh-Durham Japanese lessons have to offer?
We can connect you with a Raleigh-Durham Japanese tutor or help you sign up for a Japanese course. You can even combine the two if you like. Each takes a different approach to teach the language, though they are both led by qualified instructors who are experts in Japanese. Working with an expert can help you build your confidence as you study the language.
Traditional classroom-based learning isn't always equipped to handle the pitfalls that students face as they work to learn a new language. Students may find it difficult to retain fresh skills without regular opportunities to practice using the language. Consistent exposure to a language is invaluable to the language learning process, as it allows you to hone your pronunciation, vocabulary, and other abilities. Studying with an instructor either via a class or in private sessions can help cultivate this. In fact, some instructors opt to teach more advanced sessions only in Japanese to fully immerse you in the language.
A virtual Japanese class is designed to provide a collaborative experience in a supportive environment. Held entirely online, you can join your classmates in lessons led by your instructor in a virtual classroom. During sessions, you can participate in conversational practice, group discussions, and other study opportunities that aim to support your grasp of Japanese sentence structure, conjugations, and pronunciation. Working in a group can allow you to gain a deeper understanding as you can discuss the topic comprehensively with your peers and instructor. However, if you have any trouble, you and your instructor can set aside time to work independently.
Some students respond better when they can study directly with a private instructor. We can connect you with Raleigh-Durham Japanese tutors who understand your individual needs. A personal tutor can develop customized study sessions that are geared towards your language goals, strengths, personal interests, areas of opportunity, and learning personality. This allows your instructor to provide engaging sessions that can keep your attention as you build your skills. You can spend as much time as you need on any one issue, whether you want to explore Japanese history or work on your ability to construct a sentence while in a conversation.
How can I get started with Raleigh-Durham Japanese lessons?
Whether you're learning Japanese to fulfill your language credit at Hillside High School or to expand your business opportunities, you can easily find Raleigh-Durham Japanese lessons that can fit smoothly into your schedule. If you'd like to enroll in online Japanese classes, there are new sections starting up every month at concurrent times, so even the busiest student can find something that works for them. Since classes are held entirely online within a virtual classroom, you never have to worry about being late. Simply boot up your laptop, log in, and start learning with your peers.
If you opt to connect with a private instructor, you don't have to worry about traveling to meet them for your sessions. Your personal mentor can hold live tutoring sessions over our Live Learning Platform, which allows you to video chat with them face-to-face. There is even a virtual whiteboard to ensure you and your instructor can interact freely throughout each session. Of course, if you'd rather meet with your tutor in person, you can arrange meetings at your home, local library, favorite coffee shop, or anywhere else that you are comfortable.
While learning a foreign language can be challenging, Japanese is considered to be among the most difficult. However, we can help you get set up with Japanese lessons that are effective, convenient, and efficient. No matter whether you feel studying with a Raleigh-Durham Japanese tutor would be more suitable to your learning needs or you opt to enroll in a class, reach out to Varsity Tutors to get started.
Lloyd: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...at the University of Rochester. I'm interested in tutoring students in mathematics and/or computer science, as I enjoy both subjects thoroughly, and think that a good understanding of those subjects is useful to anyone, no matter their interests. I also do tutoring for AP/IB exams, SAT, and ACT because I think it's critically important for people to get into the best college they can for as cheap as possible, and those exams are the basis...
Education & Certification
- University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
- University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Grad Student, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- R Programming
- ACT
- +54 subjects
Ena: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...safe and comfortable for me to make mistakes and not feel embarrassed. In this way, I am passionate about helping students to provide them with a comfortable environment where they can enjoy learning. I have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to work and volunteer as an assistant teacher throughout my high school years. I graduated from Seisen International High School which is located in Tokyo, Japan. I received my high school diploma and...
Education & Certification
- Central Piedmont Community College - Associate in Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- Algebra
- +13 subjects
Wakana: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...students. As a person who learned a second language, I can relate to many difficulties you face. I am happy to help you in Japanese learning journey. I teach beginners to advanced levels. I also love teaching kids. I provide individually tailored lessons based on your interests, necessity and goals. You are welcome to bring in your own materials or I can provide one. We can review school assignments, have conversational practice, or any other...
Education & Certification
- University of Utah - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Introduction to Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
Tatiana: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...as old as 40. I can tutor a broad range of subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor in is English. I tutored young children and adults while I studied abroad in Japan with grammar, reading, writing, conversation, and comprehension. I try to encourage and motivate my students to learn and accomplish their academic and personal goals. In my spare time, I like reading, writing, traveling, and discovering new recipes to try.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- College English
- High School Writing
- Study Skills
- +16 subjects
Maria: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
I'm graduating next year with my master's degree in addiction counseling. I have obtained my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and have experience tutoring English (ESL) in an Asian country (Japan) where Japanese children want to learn English. I enjoyed teaching or tutoring children who want to learn and I like to help them in order to succeed. I believed that education is very important for everyone to be successful.
Education & Certification
- University of Phoenix-Charlotte Campus - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Grand Canyon University - Master of Arts, Addiction Counseling
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Introduction to Japanese
- English
- ESL/ELL
- +1 subjects
Zipporiah: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...free college credit. I've had a few experiences with peer tutoring in Japanese before, but despite that I am definitely passionate about helping students become more independent learners and critical thinkers. These two skills were imparted on me greatly during high school, and are definitely necessary for my success in college. While my degrees are related to science and language, I also love to write which makes editing essays enjoyable for me. Helping students in...
Education & Certification
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Pre-Algebra
- English
- Writing
- +14 subjects
Zhe: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
My name is Zhe, I graduated from UNCC with bachelors in the Japanese and International study as well all Chinese courses. I'm a native Chinese speaker, with knowledge of Japanese kanji and grammar for both languages. I understand the difficulty in learning second or third languages through personal experience, and I look forward to helping you learn Chinese or Japanese.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Conversational Mandarin
- +5 subjects
Jasmine: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...to be senior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I am an international business major with a minor in Japanese. I currently have a GPA of a 3.25. I recently studied abroad in Japan during my fall 2017 semester. I also have experience teaching English online. I love interacting and helping people that need help. I especially love to help kids and I feel that I would be a great fit because I...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Math
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
- SSAT
- +17 subjects
Caitlin: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...Reef Senior High for those from Miami). I decided to start tutoring because I would not be on this path had I not had good teachers supporting me along the way. For that reason I want to be able to help others achieve their goals without academics being a huge hurdle. I have a broad set of interests but, most of them tend to be on the geekier side. For instance, I love playing video...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Current Undergrad Student, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- CLEP American Literature
- Macroeconomics
- +108 subjects
Cori: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...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 find that you understand those...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- AP Human Geography
- +31 subjects
Nikki: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...and watched The Magic School Bus and the Bill Nye show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in Peru, where I learned to speak Spanish, build stoves out of adobe, and a lot about life in rural communities. In my spare time I enjoy playing harp...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- SAT Reading
- High School English
- +46 subjects
Kiana: Raleigh-Durham 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
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- +19 subjects
Rebecca: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...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 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...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- French
- +28 subjects
John: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...served as a part-time English teacher at two elementary schools in inner 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...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Geometry
- Writing
- +47 subjects
William: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...I offered my academic services both in high school and college, often to my peers, primarily in writing and mathematics. I work carefully with students to bring out clarity and richness of expression in their writing. Essays are essentially portraits of your character and logical flow, which is often where students are lost, is crucial towards creating a compelling voice. Mathematics is similar; it requires a practiced hand and a clear mental map. I am...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- French
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +66 subjects
Rachel: Raleigh-Durham 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
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- +46 subjects
Shelby: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...a lab instructor for Genetics and Evolution courses in Duke University's Department of Biology, and developed and taught science programs for the Duke University Center for Science Education. I also spent a year and a half teaching English 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...
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- College Biology
- Biology
- Ecology
- +35 subjects
Brandon: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...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.... I am a proponent of using personalized mnemonic devices to facilitate the learning process; however, I believe in flexibility, and always make certain to ask for feedback such that I am able to adapt to students' needs effectively.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Spanish
- +25 subjects
Rina: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...and business. The subjects I tutor are Japanese and different levels of mathematicsfields that I particularly loveas well as standardized test preparation (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT). I have found that studying becomes more enjoyable and effective when content 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....
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Calculus 3
- +51 subjects
Michael: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
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
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- Languages
- ESL/ELL
- +5 subjects