Varsity Tutors can help students of all skills and ages enroll in two types of excellent Raleigh-Durham Japanese lessons that can appeal to a variety of different learning types. This challenging language has a lot to offer, whether you're interested in traveling to one of the many Japanese islands or you'd like to open your mind to other cultures. Perhaps you're a student at Southeast Raleigh High School or an undergraduate at Duke University who would like to study something challenging. No matter what brings you to the language, you can get the support you need as you work to build your Japanese language skills. Read on to learn more about the Japanese lessons you can sign up for.
What kind of perks do different types of Raleigh-Durham Japanese lessons have to offer?
We can connect you with a Raleigh-Durham Japanese tutor or help you sign up for a Japanese course. You can even combine the two if you like. Each takes a different approach to teach the language, though they are both led by qualified instructors who are experts in Japanese. Working with an expert can help you build your confidence as you study the language.
Traditional classroom-based learning isn't always equipped to handle the pitfalls that students face as they work to learn a new language. Students may find it difficult to retain fresh skills without regular opportunities to practice using the language. Consistent exposure to a language is invaluable to the language learning process, as it allows you to hone your pronunciation, vocabulary, and other abilities. Studying with an instructor either via a class or in private sessions can help cultivate this. In fact, some instructors opt to teach more advanced sessions only in Japanese to fully immerse you in the language.
A virtual Japanese class is designed to provide a collaborative experience in a supportive environment. Held entirely online, you can join your classmates in lessons led by your instructor in a virtual classroom. During sessions, you can participate in conversational practice, group discussions, and other study opportunities that aim to support your grasp of Japanese sentence structure, conjugations, and pronunciation. Working in a group can allow you to gain a deeper understanding as you can discuss the topic comprehensively with your peers and instructor. However, if you have any trouble, you and your instructor can set aside time to work independently.
Some students respond better when they can study directly with a private instructor. We can connect you with Raleigh-Durham Japanese tutors who understand your individual needs. A personal tutor can develop customized study sessions that are geared towards your language goals, strengths, personal interests, areas of opportunity, and learning personality. This allows your instructor to provide engaging sessions that can keep your attention as you build your skills. You can spend as much time as you need on any one issue, whether you want to explore Japanese history or work on your ability to construct a sentence while in a conversation.
How can I get started with Raleigh-Durham Japanese lessons?
Whether you're learning Japanese to fulfill your language credit at Hillside High School or to expand your business opportunities, you can easily find Raleigh-Durham Japanese lessons that can fit smoothly into your schedule. If you'd like to enroll in online Japanese classes, there are new sections starting up every month at concurrent times, so even the busiest student can find something that works for them. Since classes are held entirely online within a virtual classroom, you never have to worry about being late. Simply boot up your laptop, log in, and start learning with your peers.
If you opt to connect with a private instructor, you don't have to worry about traveling to meet them for your sessions. Your personal mentor can hold live tutoring sessions over our Live Learning Platform, which allows you to video chat with them face-to-face. There is even a virtual whiteboard to ensure you and your instructor can interact freely throughout each session. Of course, if you'd rather meet with your tutor in person, you can arrange meetings at your home, local library, favorite coffee shop, or anywhere else that you are comfortable.
While learning a foreign language can be challenging, Japanese is considered to be among the most difficult. However, we can help you get set up with Japanese lessons that are effective, convenient, and efficient. No matter whether you feel studying with a Raleigh-Durham Japanese tutor would be more suitable to your learning needs or you opt to enroll in a class, reach out to Varsity Tutors to get started.
Lloyd: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...science major with a focus on economics at the University of Rochester. I'm interested in tutoring students in mathematics and/or computer science, as I enjoy both subjects thoroughly, and think that a good understanding of those subjects is useful to anyone, no matter their interests. I also do tutoring for AP/IB exams, SAT, and ACT because I think it's critically important for people to get into the best college they can for as cheap as...
Education & Certification
- University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
- University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Grad Student, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Algorithms
- ACT
- +54 subjects
Maria: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
I'm graduating next year with my master's degree in addiction counseling. I have obtained my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and have experience tutoring English (ESL) in an Asian country (Japan) where Japanese children want to learn English. I enjoyed teaching or tutoring children who want to learn and I like to help them in order to succeed. I believed that education is very important for everyone to be successful.
Education & Certification
- University of Phoenix-Charlotte Campus - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Grand Canyon University - Master of Arts, Addiction Counseling
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Introduction to Japanese
- Languages
- ESL/ELL
- +1 subjects
Samuel: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...passionate about fostering a love for the English language in students of all ages. My journey began at an international kindergarten, where I developed an innovative phonics system that significantly enhanced early reading skills. I later founded my own school, where I employed experiential learning techniques to engage elementary and middle school students through creative lessons in science, art, and cooking, alongside traditional English instruction. My teaching philosophy centers on a communicative approach, allowing students...
Education & Certification
- DePaul University - Bachelor's, Communication
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Elementary School Writing
- Middle School English
- Middle School Reading
- +10 subjects
Wakana: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...been teaching Japanese for over 6 years. I graduated from University of Utah in international studies. I have tutored from kids to college students. As a person who learned a second language, I can relate to many difficulties you face. I am happy to help you in Japanese learning journey. I teach beginners to advanced levels. I also love teaching kids. I provide individually tailored lessons based on your interests, necessity and goals. You are...
Education & Certification
- University of Utah - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Introduction to Japanese
- Languages
Tatiana: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...Studies and Psychology and a minor in Japanese. I have experience working with students of various ages. From as young as 4 to as old as 40. I can tutor a broad range of subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor in is English. I tutored young children and adults while I studied abroad in Japan with grammar, reading, writing, conversation, and comprehension. I try to encourage and motivate my students to learn and accomplish...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- High School English
- Academic Coaching
- Elementary School Writing
- +16 subjects
Ocean: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...students. Using my experience learning and tutoring English, Japanese, and software engineering, I tailor my teaching methods to meet individual learning styles, ensuring complex concepts are accessible, engaging and kept simple! I believe that creating a supportive learning environment, where students feel comfortable exploring ideas, is essential for their success. My background in engineering has honed my ability to approach things logically, while my interests in art and music allow me to incorporate creativity into...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor's, International Studies + Software Information Systems
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Coding
- Chess
- +38 subjects
Emmanuel: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...my Master's degree in Computer Science at Northeastern University. I have over eight years of experience teaching and tutoring students across a wide range of ages, from elementary school through adult learners. My instructional background includes academic enrichment with Horizons, web development instruction in coding bootcamps, and one-on-one mentoring in subjects like Python, JavaScript, and full-stack web development. I specialize in teaching programming, web development, English, and writing. I especially enjoy helping students gain confidence...
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Bachelor, Creative Writing / Neuroethics
- Northeastern University - Master's/Graduate, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Middle School English
- Technology and Coding
- Reading
- +13 subjects
Daniella: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...learning in both English and Portuguese. My expertise extends to diagnosing and treating psychological conditions, with a focus on learning differences, attention deficit, dyslexia, and more. Additionally, I have assisted individuals with career management, learning assessment, and psychotherapy. Born in Brazil, I was exposed to bilingual materials early on, greatly influenced by my mother, who teaches English and Portuguese. A decade ago, I relocated to the United States, where I completed a Master's Degree in Psychology....
Education & Certification
- Chatham University - Master of Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Finnish
- Czech
- Punjabi
- +45 subjects
Zipporiah: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...STEM Early College at NC State, an early college high school program that allowed me to graduate high school with two years of free college credit. I've had a few experiences with peer tutoring in Japanese before, but despite that I am definitely passionate about helping students become more independent learners and critical thinkers. These two skills were imparted on me greatly during high school, and are definitely necessary for my success in college. While...
Education & Certification
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- English Grammar and Syntax
- English
- +14 subjects
Zhe: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
My name is Zhe, I graduated from UNCC with bachelors in the Japanese and International study as well all Chinese courses. I'm a native Chinese speaker, with knowledge of Japanese kanji and grammar for both languages. I understand the difficulty in learning second or third languages through personal experience, and I look forward to helping you learn Chinese or Japanese.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Conversational Mandarin
- +5 subjects
Jasmine: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...am a Junior soon to be senior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I am an international business major with a minor in Japanese. I currently have a GPA of a 3.25. I recently studied abroad in Japan during my fall 2017 semester. I also have experience teaching English online. I love interacting and helping people that need help. I especially love to help kids and I feel that I would be a...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Elementary School
- Psychology
- Middle School Reading
- +17 subjects
Caitlin: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...Studies. I was born and raised in Miami FL and went to public school until college (Sunset Elementary, GW Carver Middle and Coral Reef Senior High for those from Miami). I decided to start tutoring because I would not be on this path had I not had good teachers supporting me along the way. For that reason I want to be able to help others achieve their goals without academics being a huge hurdle. I...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Current Undergrad Student, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Pre-Algebra
- High School Level American History
- +108 subjects
Shin: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...in Earth and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Sustainability and Energy, and I am minoring in East Asian Studies (specifically, Japanese). After graduation, I plan on working in the renewable energy sector in either the United States or Japan. From September 2014 through July 2015, I worked as a tutoring specialist for a company. I tutored students ranging in age from 13 to 50, in various subjects such as calculus and chemistry. While I...
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
- Elementary School Science
- +140 subjects
Rachel: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson 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
- Other
- Geometry
- +46 subjects
Zane: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...not enough to share knowledge; knowledge must be communicated. This is the philosophy by which I have tutored and by which I currently tutor. With 4th grade students and with college-age students, with students in America and with students in Japan, I have helped new ideas and information take root and blossom to the satisfaction of student and tutor alike. I love those moments of recognition as someone internalizes knowledge, when an unfamiliar idea becomes...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Greek
- +75 subjects
Rebecca: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...an undergraduate student at the University of California, Irvine, helping international students improve their English skills. As I progressed through undergrad and graduate school, I expanded my tutoring repertoire to include French and Japanese, two languages I have studied extensively, while obtaining my teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- French
- +28 subjects
John: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...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 program at Meiji University. After finishing my undergrad, I returned to Tokyo where eI went on to advance my...
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
- Graphic Design
- +6 subjects
Paul: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...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 have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- +10 subjects
Sarah: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...Earth Science. I completed my undergraduate work at Brandeis University and received a B.S. in Biology, and B.A. in International & Global Studies. I conducted my graduate studies at Fordham University and received an M.S. in Secondary Science Education. I am currently certified in New York State for Biology 7 - 12 and am pursuing a secondary certification in SPED 7 - 12. My approach to tutoring is simple: learning does not come easily if...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- IB Chemistry SL
- Elementary School Math
- Chemistry
- +46 subjects
Nikki: Raleigh-Durham Japanese lesson instructor
...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 languages, and being outdoors.
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- English
- Advanced Placement
- +46 subjects