Whether you attend Southwest High School, Reagan High School, the University of Texas-San Antonio, or another school in the metropolitan area, Varsity Tutors can help you reach for your language goals by enrolling you in a San Antonio Japanese class. Studying a foreign language can be a trial for speakers of all levels. Plus, a traditional classroom atmosphere may not be able to meet your personal needs. So, it's your responsibility to seek out extra assistance, and you can do that by signing up for a San Antonio Japanese class.
Japanese is a very popular language that's spoken by over 127 million people in the world. Little is known about its origins, and it was once believed to be unrelated to other languages. Today, it's commonly believed that the Japanese language is part of the Japonic language family. There's also a theory that Japanese and Korean have a genetic relationship. The Japanese language is comprised of four writing systems: hiragana, romaji, katakana, and kanji. Hiragana is Japan's most original writing system, and it's the first set of writing taught to children. Romaji is a Romanized version of Japanese words. Katakana is used for non-Japanese words. Kanji is a Chinese writing system containing approximately 2,000 signs.
Learning Japanese can help you pursue many academic or vocational paths. If you always dreamed of going to a school in Japan, knowledge of the language can help you get a taste of the local culture and possibly make friends. Fluency in Japanese allows you to pursue careers like translation, private tutoring, hospitality, and more. You can even have some fun by writing your name using one of the Japanese writing systems. Whether you're in school, involved in an established profession, or someone who wants to learn something new, we can get you started with a San Antonio Japanese class.
What material would a San Antonio Japanese course cover?
Verbs in the Japanese language are conjugated to show tenses. It has only two tenses: past and non-past. A tense is called non-past because the Japanese language uses the same tense for present and future. Also, Japanese uses four common types of honorifics: san, kun, chan, and sama. San is similar to "Mr." or "Mrs." Kun is typically used for male students or subordinates. Chan is usually used to address lovers, female relatives, and close friends. Sama is used to address customers and superiors. You'll also need to know about nouns, sentence structure, pronunciation, essential vocabulary, and other topics your teacher can go over.
How will a San Antonio Japanese course help me learn?
Each lesson in a San Antonio Japanese course is 100 percent online, and all of them are directed by a skilled Japanese teacher. It takes place in a virtual classroom where you sign in and interact with your peers and a teacher. In addition to reviewing language concepts, you and your fellow students can study Japan's history and culture and hold discussions about Japanese literature. Depending on your individual skill level, your teacher can conduct entire lessons in Japanese. An immersive experience can make you more comfortable with understanding and speaking the language.
There are many upsides to studying with other pupils. Working with others helps you practice teamwork because your peers can share their knowledge in one or more topics to help you and vice-versa. If you have a quiz or a test coming up soon, you have someone readily available to help you prepare. Additionally, if you want one-on-one assistance on certain concepts, your instructor is more than happy to give it to you. Before they can teach a class, they have to go through an intense vetting process to make sure they possess knowledge in their field and can communicate well with students.
Since every course is online, you can engage in lessons from your bedroom or anywhere else with a stable internet connection. We know that most students are busy with obligations like school classes, family, and/or a job. So, we try to make it possible for you to balance your studies and your responsibilities by offering courses with flexible schedules. You can choose to sign up for a two-week course or a four-week course.
I think I would like to get started with this program. How do I sign up for a Japanese course?
You have two ways of signing up for a San Antonio Japanese course. You can either call to speak with a Varsity Tutors representative or submit a message via our online contact form. If you're eager to get started or if you have more questions, please reach out to us today.

Debbie: San Antonio Japanese course instructor
...other words, coming alongside people as a tutor) has been a passion of mine for several years. I have coached in many areas of life alongside all ages of students. I have coached in the arenas (no pun intended) of figure skating, life skills, ESL, and Japanese. My experience, particularly with the Japanese language, has come through my interest in the culture and language of Japan. I studied the language, first at a university level,...
Education & Certification
- University of Alberta - Bachelors, Administration and Recreation
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- English
- College English
- +4 subjects

Perron: San Antonio Japanese course instructor
I first began tutoring after I entered into university in Japan. I had the opportunity to teach English to Japanese college students. From that time on I lived and worked in Japan for 14 years. I am interested in almost any topic. I like movies, games, and talking about mysterious topics.
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus - Master in Management, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- College Business
- Microsoft Excel
- HTML
- +38 subjects

Gabriel: San Antonio Japanese course instructor
...math in high school, and tutored math (Pre-Algebra to Calculus 1) and Spanish (1 to 4) at my college's success center for 4 years. After graduating with my Bachelor's degree in Math I became a high school math teacher in Hawaii for 8 years and earned a Master's degree in Education. I taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Statistics and Probability, as well as AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics. Currently I am...
Education & Certification
- The University of West Florida - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- University of Hawaii at Manoa - Masters in Education, High School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Business
- Spanish
- Statistics Graduate Level
- +34 subjects

Marc: San Antonio Japanese course instructor
...6th. In addition, I began tutoring while living abroad. Currently, I am considering a Masters in Educational Leadership. A few of my subjects in tutoring include math, science, history, ESL, Microbiology, and writing. My philosophy is that learning is best achieved when fun and innovative teaching methods are implemented. Mutual trust and respect is important for both teacher and student alike. Academic success is possible when preparations are made and expectations are understood. It is...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Biology
- History
- Physical Science
- +25 subjects

Miya: San Antonio Japanese course instructor
...I have. Growing up in an island like Japan, I was always interested in going abroad and learning different cultures. Fortunately, I had opportunities to study abroad in Australia, Chile, Paraguay, and USA. Through these experiences, I have learned English and Spanish, and learning foreign languages has been my passion ever since. I'm excited to impart my knowledge and passion, and I hope I can make the journey to learning Japanese fun and interesting for...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Test Prep
- A Level
- +2 subjects

Zhaleh: San Antonio Japanese course instructor
...Zhaleh BassiriRad 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...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Calculus
- Comparative Literature
- SAT Subject Tests
- +35 subjects

Max: San Antonio Japanese course instructor
...and I'm currently an M.D. candidate at Columbia University. I 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...
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
- Writing
- High School Geography
- High School Political Science
- +73 subjects

Kiana: San Antonio 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
- Microsoft Office
- Technology and Coding
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- +19 subjects

Rachel: San Antonio 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
- Science
- Homework Support
- Other
- +46 subjects

Shelby: San Antonio Japanese course instructor
...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 on education and believe that in order to get the most out of it, students should be challenged and take full advantage of all of...
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Graduate Test Prep
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Anatomy
- +35 subjects