Whether you're enrolled in West High School, Highland High School, the University of Utah, or another school in the Salt Lake City area, Varsity Tutors can assist you with studying a new language by signing you up for a Salt Lake City Japanese class. Learning a foreign language can pose some obstacles for both novice and experienced speakers. And, a typical school setting may be unable to address your underlying needs. Therefore, it's up to you to look for outside help, and you can start with a Salt Lake City Japanese class.
Japanese is one of the world's major languages, and it's primarily spoken throughout the Japanese archipelago. Since the mid-1900s, Japan has been the only country on Earth where Japanese is spoken as a native language. No one knows when Japanese first appeared in Japan, but some people believe that it's a component of the Japonic language family. There's a hypothesis that suggests a genetic relationship between Japanese and Korean. Also, records of written Japanese date back to the 700s AD.
Studying the Japanese language can help you follow your dreams. If you're a high school junior or senior considering college, you can tell potential universities that you studied Japanese in order to stand out from other applicants. Do you want to study or live in Japan for a few years? Being fluent in Japanese comes in handy during your stay, plus you may create new friendships. Also, knowing Japanese can help you appreciate foreign literature or films. Whether you're a student, a working professional, or someone who's taking up a new skill, we can assist you with enrolling in a Salt Lake City Japanese class.
What material would a Salt Lake City Japanese course cover?
Unlike some languages, Japanese nouns don't have any grammatical numbers, genders, or article aspects. For instance, the term hotaru (firefly) may allude to one or more fireflies. There are a few exceptions, though. Some Japanese nouns do come in plural forms, such as the word hitobito (people). Additionally, you'll need to know about verbs, pronunciation, sentence structure, common phrases, and other concepts your teacher can cover.
How will a Salt Lake City Japanese course help me learn?
A Salt Lake City Japanese course provides online lessons, and each lesson is led by a skilled Japanese teacher. It features a virtual classroom where you can log in and associate with a teacher and other students. During a lesson, your instructor may review material that you're already familiar with. You can use your expertise to assist your fellow pupils, which augments their understanding of a topic while helping you retain your language skills. Your teacher can even conduct entire lessons in Japanese depending on your personal skill level. Being immersed in a new language can assist you with understanding and speaking it better.
There are lots of benefits you gain when studying with others. Though it's possible for you to study alone, you're more likely to be sidetracked by distractions. When you work with other students, they can help you stay on task. Also, if you have an important test or exam coming up, you have your peers available to review topics with you. And, if you want direct help on any concepts, feel free to ask your teacher. All course instructors are required to go through an exhaustive vetting process to make sure they're fluent in their niche as well as possess the ability to communicate well with students.
Because all courses are online, you can partake in lessons from any location that delivers internet access. We understand that you have other obligations like work, after-school activities, and other classes. That's why we're proud to say that these courses offer new sections every month, and lessons begin at various times to align with your personal schedule. You can sign up for a two-week course or a four-week course.
I like what I've learned about this course, and I'm considering signing up for it. How do I get started with a Japanese course?
Signing up for a Japanese course is extremely simple. There are two ways you can begin the enrollment process. The first option is to dial our number to talk with one of our Varsity Tutors representatives. The second option is to type and send a message through our website's contact form. If you're ready to get started with a Salt Lake City Japanese course, contact us today so we can you signed up. Educational consultants are standing by eager to answer your questions.

Austin: Salt Lake City Japanese course instructor
My primary goal is to help students become independent, comfortable, and confident in the fields they are studying. I love helping people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance, I truly believe that anyone can master any of the subjects...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Computer Science: Bioinformatics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Reading
- Spanish 1
- IB Biology SL
- +63 subjects

Jack: Salt Lake City Japanese course instructor
...I have always had a passion for learning. I remember late nights in high school preparing for my government exams and the time I spent with my college professors studying Japanese. For me, these are fond memories and embody the sense of hard work and passion required to learn new things. My study of Japanese began in high school and it continues today. It has never been easy, it shouldn't be, we learn more when...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages

Braden: Salt Lake City Japanese course instructor
I am a college student attending Brigham Young University in Utah, studying Japanese and Finance. Having lived in Japan for two years and having completed a professional internship in Osaka, I have learned to speak the Japanese language fluently and am passionate about helping others do the same. Though I have experience both teaching classes and privately tutoring learners of all ages and all levels, I am especially expert in working with high school to...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ACT Math
- English
- Languages
- +7 subjects
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad Student, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Test Prep
- SAT Math
- SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M
- +51 subjects

Monika: Salt Lake City Japanese course instructor
...and taught English classes to Japanese natives. Upon returning to the U.S. after my service mission, I taught Japanese to young adults preparing to live in Japan as service missionaries. I have always enjoyed sharing with others, the love I have for the Japanese language and culture. I am a lifelong learner and believe there is power in knowledge. When I'm not tutoring, I love reading good books, going on fun dates with my husband,...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Suzuki Method
- Elementary School Reading
- Violin
- +12 subjects

Taylor: Salt Lake City Japanese course instructor
...only fun if it's fun! Honestly, there's so much in the world to learn it makes me so excited to jump into learning whatever I can whenever I can. I am a PhD Electrical Engineering student at BYU. I am studying analog design. I love math and all its applications! I lived in Japan for 2 years and love the Japanese people and language. I scored nearly perfect on the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Operating Systems
- High School English
- Middle School Math
- +23 subjects

Alison: Salt Lake City Japanese course instructor
...straight A student. After High School I went to Utah State University in Logan, UT for a year. I then served a mission for my religion in Kobe, Japan. I taught about my religion for 1 1/2 years, and became proficient in the Japanese language and fell in love with the Japanese culture. Upon returning from Japan, I received my associates degree and am currently at Brigham Young University working on my Bachelor's degree in...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology
- University of Utah - Master of Science, Occupational Therapy
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT Subject Test in Japanese with Listening
- ESL/ELL
- +10 subjects

Dakota: Salt Lake City Japanese course instructor
...areas. This time in Japan created in me an innate desire to serve others and gave me the tools to be able to do so. I love to learn and I love to see others learn and grow. I also love to stay active, whether through basketball, soccer, or outdoor activities like skiing and hiking. I was last employed as a firefighter, so I understand the importance of being on time and using my time...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Physiology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ACT Math
- Math
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +13 subjects
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Genetics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English Grammar and Syntax
- AP Calculus AB
- AP US History
- +75 subjects

Abbie: Salt Lake City Japanese course instructor
...that I really discovered my passion for learning and for mentoring. I started to understand the meaning and truth of William Butler Yeats statement that Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. After a year of college on academic scholarship I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints in Japan for approximately 18 months. There I taught several English classes weekly as...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Pedagogy
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- Spanish
- English
- +3 subjects