Varsity Tutors can get you started in Washington DC Japanese lessons that suit a variety of situations. Regardless of your needs, these services can help you use your study time effectively. By providing you with robust instruction and opportunities to improve your knowledge and skills, we can help you maximize your Japanese study.
Japanese has over 125 million speakers. It's only widely spoken in Japan, but it is a great language to know. If you need to fulfill a foreign language requirement to graduate from a local school like Woodrow Wilson High School or Columbia Heights Education Campus, learning Japanese is a great way to do that. Because of the globalized nature of the modern business world, knowing a language like Japanese can lead to greater career opportunities. If you are majoring in Japanese at Georgetown University, receiving extra study assistance could help you to improve your studies.
What can I learn about during Washington DC Japanese lessons?
Japanese functions as a language very differently than English. English has a number of verb tenses that help the language communicate about time very precisely. However, in Japanese, there are only two verb tenses: past and non-past. Japanese words are represented by a single character that stands for the entire word. Almost no Japanese words are able to be changed to reflect different grammatical uses. There are few ways to indicate whether a noun is singular or plural. In Japanese word order, the verb must be the last word in the sentence, but there are no other specific rules. All of these factors mean that English speakers studying Japanese must master a variety of new skills and concepts. Because each word has its own character, studying vocabulary is much more difficult. Rather than learning to read a fixed number of letters to decipher words, you must memorize thousands of characters and know how to write them. Knowing how to effectively use context is an essential aspect of understanding a language that offers less concrete grammatical information than many others.
Studying a language like Japanese can be easier if it is done in a structured context. Working with an expert in the language can help you to know which parts to study first and how to build off of that foundation. Additionally, formal language learning can help you to develop good habits from the beginning of your study. These sorts of environments can also offer great opportunities to practice your conversational abilities. Holding conversations in a foreign language is one of the most effective ways to deepen your understanding. This is because conversations require you to navigate a number of skills and topics in real-time.
How can Washington DC Japanese lessons help me to study effectively?
Studying in a Washington DC Japanese class gives you the opportunity to learn from an expert instructor alongside other students. You and your classmates can listen to lectures from your instructor, and you can ask questions that help you to clarify your understanding of the material. There are also opportunities for live class discussions, and in the virtual classroom, you can interact with your instructor and classmates in most of the same ways as in a traditional classroom. Whether by practicing vocabulary, taking part in conversations in Japanese, or learning how to navigate Japanese grammar effectively, these classes are a great learning opportunity. There are new classes that begin every month, and you can choose between two or four-week sessions that fit your schedule.
You can work with a Washington DC Japanese tutor online or in-person. You and your Washington DC Japanese tutor can make a study plan that accommodates your particular goals and situation. Additionally, you are able to seek out materials that fit your particular learning style. You and your Washington DC Japanese tutor can have practice conversations and interact via our Live Learning Platform. The level of personalization that these sessions allow is difficult to find in other learning environments, and it can help you to study to the best of your ability.
What can I do to sign up for Washington DC Japanese lessons?
Our Educational Consultants can help you to sign up for the service that fits your needs. They can answer your questions and guide you through the registration process online or over the phone.
If you want to make the most of your Japanese language study efforts, Varsity Tutors can set you up with Washington DC Japanese lessons. These services offer flexibility and excellent learning opportunities. Contact an Educational Consultant today to get started.
Jeanna: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...is Jeanna. At a young age, my parents foster a profound belief that a good education was crucial to your future. Since then, I have tried to encourage other students to strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since then I have...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Math
- +57 subjects
Julian: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...at the University of Southern California and I'm extremely passionate about helping students gain confidence in their reading and writing skills. I tutor reading and writing (at an elementary school and ESL level), and I also teach the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. I am a native English speaker and have received in A's in all of my college-level writing classes thus far. Every student has different strengths and learning styles, so I...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- PSAT Critical Reading
- A Level Japanese
- +27 subjects
Calita: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
I have experience working with children as a teacher, tutor, and mentor, and am quite comfortable designing games, activities, and crafts to enhance their learning. My experience ranges from working with special needs children to tutoring to teaching English.
Education & Certification
- Wittenberg University - Bachelors, Spanish/Global Studies
- Johns Hopkins University - SAIS - Masters, International Development/Public Health
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- ACT Science
- English
- +35 subjects
Rishab: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...senior at George Washington University and I am pursuing a double major in International Affairs and Economics. I have a passion for foreign languages and I want to use my skills to help people. I am currently fluent in Spanish and Japanese while also having some experience in German and Chinese. I founded a Spanish Club at my old elementary school where I taught Spanish to fifth and sixth graders. I truly enjoyed the experience...
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
- Spanish 1
- +9 subjects
Cynthia: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...recent graduate from Princeton University, home for the summer in the 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...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- +72 subjects
Meagan: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...current student at the Johns Hopkins University and have been tutoring juniors and peers over the last 4 years. I am a double major in chemistry and creative writing which helps me explore my passions of writing and science equally. I have years of experience tutoring math and English, but enjoy learning about all subjects and disciplines. I am firm believer that the best way to easiest way to learn something is to learn to...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English
- IB Psychology SL
- PSAT
- +92 subjects
Koki: Washington Japanese lesson 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
- High School Chemistry
- College Algebra
- MCAT
- +27 subjects
Kainoa: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County pursuing a BA in Asian Studies. I'm an aspiring world language educator, passionate about global citizenship and intercultural exchange. On my journey to fluency in Japanese, I've had the pleasure of assistant teaching a college-level intermediate Japanese class, tutoring high school students of mixed levels, preparing study guides, quizzes and tests, as well as teaching a few lessons. I've also had the unforgettable opportunity to travel...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- Greek
- SAT Reading
- +1 subjects
Mallory: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...my approach to the needs of my student and providing a supportive environment to practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. I really believe education is important, both for providing the tools to address life challenges and increase opportunities for success, as well as to grow more fully into our potential and discover new passions. In my free time, I enjoy improving my coding skills, playing piano, and enjoying the outdoors through long walks, hikes,...
Education & Certification
- University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
- George Washington University - Master of Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- Languages
- Microsoft Office
- +38 subjects
Shelby: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Biology and English. Since then I have worked in various capacities in education, both on the curriculum development side and in formal classroom teaching. I worked as 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...
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- GRE Verbal
- GRE Quantitative
- Algebra
- +35 subjects
Nozomi: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...is Nozomi, and it means HOPE in English. I have more than 10 years of experience teaching Japanese. I have taught students from preschoolers to adults with a variety of learning goals. I am currently teaching Japanese at the Japanese American Society in DC and at a local language school to teach Japanese to US government fellows chosen by a Japanese foundation as international exchange candidates. I was born in Sendai Japan and moved to...
Education & Certification
- Keio University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
- +2 subjects
Dianne: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...recent graduate of the University of Chicago. I received both my Master's and Bachelor's in International Relations there. I am a native Korean speaker, and because being Korean-American has always been such a huge part of my identity, I'm excited for the opportunity to tutor students who are interested in learning the language of my country. From my own experience learning languages, I know it can be challenging especially when so much of the country's...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
- University of Chicago - Master of Science, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- +5 subjects
Abby: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...a special education background, so often times I find myself looking for the strengths in students and using those strengths to help them improve upon the areas they are not so confident in. For example, it can be as simple as providing positive feedback in addition to areas that they need to improve in. If you put yourself in the shoes of the student , it could be very frustrating for them to only hear...
Education & Certification
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- National Louis University - Masters, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- C++
- +30 subjects
Jonah: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...Bachelor's degree from Yale in the History of Science and a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins SAIS in International Relations and Economics. I have over ten years of tutoring experience, working with students anywhere on the spectrum from kindergarten to graduate school, with a particular focus on high school. I enjoy tutoring a range of subjects, but particularly Math, Science, Economics, and Foreign Languages. Whatever the subject, I am a proponent of the "Teach a...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History of Science
- Johns Hopkins SAIS - Master of Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Italian
- Spanish
- SAT
- +69 subjects
Sarah: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
I'm a graduate student who studies economics and a little bit of history. I love to teach, and I adapt my tutoring style to each student I work with. I'm mostly easy going and like to check in regularly to make sure you're getting the most out of your sessions. Happy to help with test prep, economics courses, math courses, and more!
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- New York University - Current Grad Student, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Macroeconomics
- AP Macroeconomics
- Economics
- +15 subjects
Joshua: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...was young, I have been fascinated by science and the way the world works. My brother and I watched videos on astronomy, wildlife, weather, and much more. At University I chose to continue this passion by majoring in physics. As my family is well aware, I love annoying them with random facts about physical reality, or explaining how a physical phenomenon works. The joy of doing this translated into tutoring others in their studies. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Linear Algebra
- Algebra 2
- Calculus
- +19 subjects
Yukiho: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...and educated in Japan until I finished my bachelor's degree in Kyoto, Japan. After completing my degree, I moved to the U.S., and taught Japanese at universities. I also taught content classes in Japanese to elementary school kids (1st and 5th grades) at a Japanese language school. I also have experience teaching Japanese to high school students in a summer program in Virginia. After a few years of teaching Japanese, I went back to school...
Education & Certification
- Ryukoku University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Idaho - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- English
- +2 subjects
Tanya: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
Hi, I'm Tanya, a current Sophomore in college. I'm a Computer Science major, and as a result, I'm open to tutoring people in various programming languages (Python, Java, C, etc.) as well as a multitude of Math subjects (Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, etc). I look forward to tutoring you! :)
Education & Certification
- George Mason University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- +33 subjects
Aileen: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!
Education & Certification
- Zhongshan University University of Hawaii-Manoa - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Universite de Neuchatel Universitat Bern Switzerland London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art - Doctor of Education, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- Italian
- Cantonese
- +167 subjects
Ciera: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...future students. A little about me is that I've learning Japanese for over 7 years. And I enjoy coming up with and researching new ways to help my students in the subject they need assistance in. I went to school at NOVA where I majored in Computer Science. I'm currently go to UMGC where I major in Computer Science & East Asian Studies. I believe that there isn't just one style to teach students. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland Global Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Introduction to Japanese
- Greek
- Elementary School Science
- +25 subjects