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.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages

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
- Languages
- Music
- A Level
- +58 subjects

Ericka: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...recently moved to Arizona, working as a Behavior Specialist/English Co-Teacher. I have taught 6th-8th grade English, Science, Math and History. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Child-Developmental Psychology from Saint Mary's College in Moraga, California. I received both my Level I and II Education Specialist credential at Brandman Univsersity, located in Walnut Creek, California. In addition, I have completed my course work for my Master's of Arts in Special Education. My primary experience has...
Education & Certification
- Saint Marys College - Bachelor of Science, Developmental Psychology
- Brandman University - Current Grad Student, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Study Skills and Organization
- Social Sciences
- Middle School Reading
- +34 subjects

Brendan: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...working towards degrees in Japanese and Computer Science. I spent a few years in Japan as a volunteer, and one of the things I did was teach English conversation, in groups from as many as twenty-five to as 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, East Asian Studies Japanese Lang Emphasis / Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SAT Math
- ACT Math
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +24 subjects

Hiyori: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...of Science (Molecular and Cellular Biology) and a Bachelor of Health Sciences (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...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Master of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- Molecular Biology
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +21 subjects

Cynthia: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...Philadelphia area. I was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Calculus BC
- Algebra 3/4
- SAT Subject Test in Japanese with Listening
- +72 subjects

Zhaleh: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...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 play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ACT
- English Grammar and Syntax
- English
- +35 subjects

Brandon: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...in Japanese and I am in the honors college.I serve as the editor of the opinion section of The Rebel Yell, UNLV's student newspaper. In the past I 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 & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- Phonics
- Test Prep
- +25 subjects

Nikki: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...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 and guitar, learning new...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Biology
- ECAA/ERB
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +46 subjects

Sam: Tucson Japanese course instructor
...particular learning needs. Rather than simply showing my method for solutions, I make note of how students tackle problems, and their thinking gives me guidance concerning strategies that will improve on their own methods. I enjoy the challenge of finding novel ways to help students make learning easier. Illustrating how these subjects can be fascinating and relevant out in the real world can help ignite interest in a struggling learner. In my spare time I...
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Astronomy-Physics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- High School Physics
- Algebra 2
- Trigonometry
- +18 subjects