Thanks to Varsity Tutors, students can sign up for a Cleveland Japanese course and access the opportunity to begin learning the Japanese language.
Whether you're a freshman at James Ford Rhodes High School or pursuing a bachelor's degree in Asian Studies at Oberlin College, registering for a Cleveland Japanese class can help bolster your Japanese proficiency and keep you on track.
Being proficient in more than one language can increase your attractiveness as a candidate in the job market, as well as give you useful insights into the depths of a culture. Although there are thousands of languages spoken across the world, Japanese can give students access to many unique opportunities.
There are around 127 million native speakers of Japanese in the world today. Although Japanese is primarily spoken in the Japanese archipelago, there are significant Japanese-speaking populations in places as diverse as Hong Kong and the Philippines. Japanese is a sought after world language and finds great use in business, arts, and diplomacy alike.
While knowing Japanese can assist your personal, professional, and intellectual growth, learning the language is no easy task. Unlike the Romance languages, Japanese has little in common with English. So, without regularly practicing your Japanese writing, reading, and speaking skills, it's easy to lose proficiency.
If you're seeking more opportunities to practice, signing up for a Cleveland Japanese course is one way to secure them. For one, a Cleveland Japanese course is held entirely online. Additionally, with classes offered during so many different time slots, you no longer have the excuse of a busy schedule.
Full of useful features, the Live Learning Platform built into each Cleveland Japanese course lets you feel just like you're in a regular classroom. With the ability to engage with your peers and receive feedback from your instructor, you get to make the most of a collaborative learning environment. A Cleveland Japanese course is focused on supplementing your skills and addressing your particular language learning needs.
Varsity Tutors also enables you to request individualized time with your instructor. Sometimes Google Translate just doesn't cut it, and you need the help of an instructor who is knowledgeable and trained to answer your queries. That's when it can be an incredible relief to ask for help and sit down with your instructor to clarify all your doubts. This way, you can move on to more advanced coursework feeling confident in your abilities.
So, whether you're only in your first semester of Japanese at Cleveland State University or already love watching Terrace House without subtitles, signing up for a Cleveland Japanese course can help ease your journey to proficiency.
What content would an instructor typically be expected to review?
There is no doubt that Japanese is a unique and fun language to learn, but English speakers should note that they are likely to encounter significant challenges.
For one, Japanese uses a combination of three distinct scripts, namely Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Kanji, by far the hardest to grasp of the three, contains characters derived from classical Chinese. On the other hand, Hiragana is used for native Japanese words, and Katakana is deployed when writing foreign words. For example, the word "pan", meaning "bread", is typically written out using Katakana. This is because bread was a foreign import brought to Japanese shores by the British.
Although the script is one major stumbling block, Japanese can be challenging because of its syntax, grammar, and range of expressions based on formality as well. In a Cleveland Japanese course, each element of the language can be made clear for students by an expert instructor. A Cleveland Japanese course instructor can help you clarify your concepts so you have a strong foundation to build on.
What perks does a Cleveland Japanese class offer?
Learning any language is difficult, and Japanese is no exception. So, it's important for you to make time in your schedule for regular practice. That's why signing up for a course can be useful - it creates opportunities for you to stay in touch with your Japanese skills and practice both rigorously and regularly.
In addition, the course is offered at many different times so that learning Japanese doesn't have to feel like a burden. The class is online, and you can access your coursework remotely from your device no matter where you are.
Furthermore, the handy Live Learning Platform encourages a collaborative learning environment. Students get to have conversations with their peers and can receive feedback from their instructor as if they were in a regular classroom. Students can feel constantly supported, and stay motivated to progress to more advanced coursework.
How can I sign up?
Whether you've just begun learning Japanese at John Adams High School or already have advanced skills, a Cleveland Japanese class can offer you that extra help you've been needing to stay on track. Classes are held at several different times, so finding one that works for you is easy. New sections begin on a monthly rolling basis. Get in touch with the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors to get signed up.
Whether you're researching the history of the tea ceremony or getting ready to stage at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo, Varsity Tutors can help keep you motivated and focused. Enroll in a Cleveland Japanese class today.
Education & Certification
- Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +23 subjects

James: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...creativity and appreciating the voices of individual artists. For a little over a year, I taught ESL in China. The experience was so wonderful I didn't want to leave it. However, I had an opportunity to teach in Japan, but the global pandemic closed that route. Regardless, I still seek to teach. Teaching is not only for the peer but for the instructor. Each student has troubles in various areas, but it is easy for...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Hebrew
- Arabic
- +42 subjects

Stephanie: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...formal education or just taking the time to explain something complicated to someone, has always been my calling. In my high school and college years, I would often struggle understanding concepts because I had this attitude that things were "hard"; that that was just the way it was. As I learned to teach myself and my peers when we would study, I realized that these barriers many of us have are artificial and that understanding...
Education & Certification
- Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Kent State University at Kent - Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Astronomy
- Electrical Engineering
- Linear Algebra
- +25 subjects

Christiania: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
I have an M.Ed in Special Needs and Inclusive Education. I have worked for the past several years one-on-one with with neurodiverse students, particularly those with autism and ADHD. I primarily work with students in teaching executive functioning and life skills. I like to empower students through self-knowledge of their diagnosis and taking ownership in developing their own strategies that work best with their unique learning styles.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Asheville - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
- Hiroshima University, Japan - Masters in Education, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Chinese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +96 subjects

Alyssa: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...it is my true calling. In my experience helping those who want to learn a foreign language like Japanese, I have found that scaffolding, or building off of, your interests in film, food, literature and culture has a profound and positive effect on your learning. I love education and learning for the sake of learning, and I will soon graduate and plan to teach English in Japan; sharing language and culture is my way of...
Education & Certification
- University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- IB Language ab initio
- +26 subjects

Wahala: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at Indiana University Bloomington, majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Psychology and Japanese. I tutor multiple subjects, but I enjoy tutoring Algebra and Japanese the most. I believe that everybody should be able to get the education that they deserve and the attention and help in order for them to achieve that. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing the Guitar, Photography, and playing Badminton.
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- Introduction to Japanese
- Chemistry
- +53 subjects

Max: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...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 teaching English in...
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
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- GRE
- +73 subjects

Zhaleh: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...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 play music (piano,...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- High School English
- Algebra
- Languages
- +35 subjects

Graham: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...grad with extensive experience in math, linguistics, English, political science, and law. I've also helped people study for the LSAT and bar exams. A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results out...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of San Diego - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- College Algebra
- +62 subjects

Rachel: Cleveland 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
- German
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- Reading
- +46 subjects

William: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...clarity and richness of expression in their writing. Essays are essentially portraits of your character and logical flow, which is often where students are lost, is crucial towards creating a compelling voice. Mathematics is similar; it requires a practiced hand and a clear mental map. I am happy to guide students at any level and tailor lessons to their needs. Although I enjoy writing and mathematics the most, I have a passion for physics, earth...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- Foreign Language
- +66 subjects

Briana: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...State University with a B.A. in English literature, a specialization in creative writing and minors in Linguistics and Japanese. I am currently pursuing certification as a teacher of mathematics, Japanese, and English literature at the secondary level. I have worked for the last year and a half as a tutor of students grades 4th-12th in math, English, reading skills, study skills, and English and reading ACT prep. My specialty in math is in helping students...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- College English
- ACT Reading
- Math
- +16 subjects

Brandon: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...UNLV. I major in English with a minor 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- French
- +25 subjects

Paul: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...Albany with a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies, where I studied up to advanced level language courses in Mandarin Chinese as well as minored in Japanese studies. I also have extensive experience working one-to-one with students from my position as a Learning Center Writing Consultant 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...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- High School English
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- +10 subjects

Josh: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...educator who spent 10 years teaching English as a foreign language in Japan and Macedonia, it is my goal to teach English as a means to have students think more critically about their own identity, the identities of others, social, cultural, and global issues rather than merely as a subject to read, write, and memorize. My teaching philosophy is centered on encouraging students to use all of their senses in the learning process. I know...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
- University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English
- High School English
- College English
- +6 subjects

Shelby: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...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 their educational resources....
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- GRE Quantitative
- Graduate Test Prep
- English
- +35 subjects

John: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...another year long study abroad program at Meiji University. After finishing my undergrad, I returned to Tokyo where eI went on to advance my studies by enrolling in a Master's program at Tama Art University. Here I studied Typography. Also while attending school in Japan, I worked part time and eventually full time at an English Language school. Upon finishing my Master's, I decided to stay in Japan and pursue my career there and found...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
- Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- High School English
- +6 subjects

Cassidy: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
Even though Japanese can be a hard language to study, I believe that it can be an extremely rewarding and exciting endeavor. I want my students to enjoy learning Japanese, and to come out of the experience feeling more confident and excited about their skills.
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- University of Colorado Boulder - Master of Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English
- Languages
- High School English

Julian: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...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 always welcome any...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- SAT Math
- SAT Subject Test in Japanese with Listening
- +27 subjects

Ariel: Cleveland Japanese course instructor
...You can call me either Ariel or Ms. Hampton. I have a BA in Japanese and Asian Studies. While in college, I was selected to be a Japanese Tutor and it was a great experience for me and those I tutored. I am here to be a resource to help you study Japanese! Japanese can be difficult to learn, but it will become a great asset to you and for your current/future career!
Education & Certification
- Elizabethtown College - Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages