If you are having a hard time finding a Japanese class that you can attend, the Tucson Japanese course with Varsity Tutors can be exactly what you are looking for. It is offered entirely online and there is a wide range of course times to choose from. You can even take classes in the evening - perfect for working professionals or students who have their classes during the day.
There is little known about the prehistory of Japanese, unlike other major languages in the world. There is also no other country that uses Japanese as their first or second language - it's just primarily spoken in Japan. Even so, if you ask students from Tucson Magnet High School and Sunnyside High School who are studying Japanese, they'll likely have a variety of motivators. Some will be studying the language to benefit their future education and careers. Others may be learning it because of their interest in Japanese culture found in manga, anime, or Japanese TV shows. For adult learners, like college students from the University of Arizona, Japanese is a very attractive foreign language because of their dream to travel, work, or live in Japan. Whichever group of learners you belong to, you can quickly start learning Japanese when you enroll in a Tucson Japanese class with Varsity Tutors.
What material will a Tucson Japanese course cover?
Japanese word order is one of the topics you will learn in your class. This is primarily taught at the beginner level together with some basic sentences. In Japanese, the word order follows the subject-object-verb pattern, which is different from English where the order is subject-verb-object. This difference in word order can be very challenging for new learners, but when you progress with your studies, you will adapt to the new sentence structure. For example:
English: You study Japanese.Japanese: You Japanese study.
If you are a beginner, you also need to learn hiragana, katakana, and some simple kanji, which are Chinese characters. These three are what make up the Japanese writing system. You will practice writing the characters and how to read and pronounce them. Kanji in Japanese has a Japanese reading (kun-yomi) and a Chinese reading (on-yomi); however, there are also kanji combinations that totally deviate from their assigned readings, so you will just have to memorize them along the way.
Intermediate level topics will cover more advanced grammar, verb conjugation, and the dictionary form of verbs, which is the form found in Japanese dictionaries and used in casual conversation among friends and family.
Advanced level topics in the Tucson Japanese class can cover more kanji characters, grammar points, and compound sentences. You will also discuss "keigo" or honorific language in Japanese, which is a way of speaking and forming Japanese sentences in more formal situations and with people of higher status than the speaker.
How will a Tucson Japanese course help me learn?
You can complete the Japanese course entirely online. That means there's no need to set aside extra hours for commuting from your home, school, or office just to attend the course. Learning becomes super convenient because all you have to do is log-on from your computer and start learning. Since it's online, you are the one who's going to decide where you want to set up your study area - it can be your kitchen, bedroom, or even a café.
You will also have many opportunities to practice what you've learned in class immediately because the online lessons are live. You will see, hear, and interact with your instructor and classmates as if you were in a regular classroom. You will practice speaking, writing, reading, and listening, and your expert instructor will be there throughout the lesson to guide you and correct your mistakes. This instant feedback is something very important for a student since it gives him the opportunity to improve his language skills faster compared to just studying on his own.
Of course, there may be times that you want more help with challenging topics. For those instances, a Tucson Japanese class allows you to request one-on-one lessons from your Japanese instructor. This private lesson support gives you more avenues to quickly improve your language skills.
How can I get signed up for a course?
Learning Japanese can be a fun and worthwhile activity. If you've been having trouble finding a Japanese course that fits your busy schedule, then contact Varsity Tutors today. We can give you more information about our Tucson Japanese course and enroll you in a course time that fits into your schedule.

Brendan: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...a few as three. I'll be earning my JLPT N1 certification later this year -- Japanese is my favorite subject to tutor, but I also enjoy mathematics. I am a firm believer that the ability to do well in studying comes not only from content knowledge, but also from knowing the test and the strategies for taking the test. In my free time, I enjoy computers programming, video games, and just about anything from Japan.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, East Asian Studies Japanese Lang Emphasis / Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Calculus
- +24 subjects

Fuki: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...WA. I am native Japanese. I have been tutoring Japanese language and Art since 2017. I teach several tutoring classes per week which include adults and kids(over 6th grade) from beginners to intermediates, online and in person. Also, I have been teaching the language classes in Boulder Valley School District from time to time. I have taken 420 hours Professional Japanese teaching Program in Japan in 2015 in Human Academy. In spring and summer time...
Education & Certification
- Dokkyo University - Bachelor in Arts, Germanic Languages, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- American Sign Language
- Greek
- Languages
- +14 subjects

Theresa: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...expertise as an English Language Arts teacher served me well as my students got to the point where they could begin constructing their own original sentences. Next summer, I may take on Introduction to French! I enjoy teaching and tutoring English Language Arts at the high school, college, and adult level. ELA covers a wide umbrella: I teach grammar, writing skills, composition, reading comprehension strategies, rhetoric, literature, and public speaking skills. I teach grammar with...
Education & Certification
- Clemson University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Introduction to Japanese
- Greek
- Latin
- +153 subjects

Ericka: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...raised on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawai'i. I love teaching and I am motivated by being a positive role model for my students, as well as others. I enjoy listening to all types of music, especially Hawaiian and Reggae. I love embracing and soaking in all the culture around me. My students have described me as being "crazy...for loving math" and "funny" which shows my passion and dedication to teaching and learning new things.
Education & Certification
- Saint Marys College - Bachelor of Science, Developmental Psychology
- Brandman University - Current Grad Student, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Special Education
- Elementary School English
- Algebra 2
- +36 subjects

Rachel: Tucson Japanese course instructor
Hello! I am a recently transferred University of Arizona student majoring in Gender and Women's Studies and Creative Writing. I am fluent in Japanese as well as in English and I have extensive experience teaching English as a second language overseas in Japan.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Women's Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +58 subjects

Hiyori: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...(Physiology). Since then I have obtained a Master in Science (Molecular Medicine) from Tulane University. In the fall of 2021, I will begin medical school at Tulane SOM. I first started tutoring by teaching English to adult refugees and teaching Japanese to elementary school children. During my undergraduate career, I was a preceptor for introductory biology. Most recently I was a STEM educator for young children! I most enjoyed creating fun lesson plans to teach...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Master of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Geometry
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +21 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages

Zhaleh: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...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 clothing, chat with friends, etc. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SAT Subject Tests
- Elementary Math
- 1st Grade Math
- +35 subjects

Cori: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...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 I hope I...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Math
- +31 subjects

Shin: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...are struggling in before helping them with quantitative problems. For example, rather than simply telling my calculus students the formula for integration by parts, I first show them how it is derived so they acquire a good grasp of how it operates. Outside of school, I really enjoy being involved with music. I love singing, playing the drums, piano, and guitar. My favorite genre of music is rock, so playing rock songs with a band...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Adult Literacy
- +140 subjects

John: Tucson Japanese course instructor
I attended Carnegie Mellon University with a focus on Acting and Medieval Literature. I grew up in a family of teachers, and I spent my years in high school and in college working as a peer tutor. While at university, I also 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...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Comparative Literature
- Reading
- +47 subjects

John: Tucson Japanese course instructor
I was born and raised in Iowa. Upon graduating from high school, I enrolled at The University of Iowa where I double majored in Fine Art and Japanese Language and Literature. During my freshman year I was awarded a summer scholarship to study aboard in Tokyo, Japan at ICU. This experience sparked my interest in studying and living abroad in Tokyo, so upon returning after summer abroad I enrolled in another year long study abroad...
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
- High School English
- +6 subjects

Paul: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with the achievements you have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student work towards a common goal of academic success and achievement. I enjoy tutoring in ESL, Chinese, Writing, and beginner Japanese. Aside from tutoring, I am a musically inclined individual who dabbles in a...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- High School English
- Languages
- +10 subjects

William: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...with material in different ways. Together we can develop this as a strength so that you have your own set of tools that you can apply to any problem. This, ultimately, is the test of any academic pursuit. I am comfortable reaching out and adapting the material whether it be SAT, SAT II, IB, AP, or classwork to where you are now. My hobbies include poetry, electronic music, ink drawings and youtube.
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- French
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +66 subjects

Michael: Tucson Japanese course 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
- ESL/ELL
- Writing
- +5 subjects

Jennifer: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...that students will take an active role in their education and strive to reach further. As Rudolf Dreikurs said, “The development of a child's potential depends on the ability of the teacher to perceive the child's possibilities, to stimulate the child to learn, and thereby make the child's latent potentiality a reality.” When I taught elementary school in Korea, it quickly became apparent that Korean students were not being taught to question and think for...
Education & Certification
- Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
- Heritage University - Masters, Elementary Education K-8
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- Algebra
- Languages
- +16 subjects

Koki: Tucson Japanese course instructor
I recently moved to D.C. after graduating from Brown University with a B.S. in Chemical Biology. While in college, I had the opportunity to become a teaching assistant for both introductory and upper-level biochemistry courses, which I truly enjoyed. By using the insights I have gained through my experience as a teaching assistant, I would love to help students out by facilitating their learning process. I look forward to hearing from and meeting you!
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Biology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- Chemistry
- SAT Math
- +27 subjects

Rina: Tucson Japanese course instructor
I graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in International Studies and a minor in Japanese. I studied abroad in Japan at Kobe University's Intercultural Studies department, and also studied broadly while in university, with coursework in mathematics, cultural studies, economics, 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- AP Calculus BC
- +51 subjects

Rebecca: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...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 meet their learning goals. When I'm not teaching or...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- Foreign Language
- +28 subjects

Justin: Tucson Japanese course instructor
I first started helping students reach their goals when I was still in college. I worked in an intensive Japanese-language course during my summer breaks, teaching a year's worth of curriculum in only a few weeks. After graduating magna cum laude from The Ohio State University with a BA in Japanese and Linguistics, I spent time in Korea and Japan. For the majority, I taught in English immersion programs, teaching everything from phonics and essay...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- ACT Math
- +27 subjects