If you are studying Japanese at C.K. McClatchy High School or Inderkum High School, a student at California State University in Sacramento, or just interested in learning the language, Varsity Tutors can help you get enrolled in a Sacramento Japanese course.
An important part of learning any language is practicing, whether you are communicating out loud or through the written word. A Sacramento Japanese course will provide you with this chance by allowing you to study with other students as well as an experienced Japanese instructor who will help you begin building your proficiency in the language, whether you are completely new to Japanese or if you already know some of the basics.
There are more than 127 million people throughout the world who speak Japanese, and it is considered one of the world's major languages. It is the primary language used throughout the Japanese archipelago. Since the mid-20th century, Japan alone has used the language as an official tongue.
Little is known about the history of the language, including when it first appeared in Japan. Though it was once considered a language isolate, which means that it was unrelated to any other language, it is now a common theory that it belongs to the Japonic language family.
When you decide to enroll in a Sacramento Japanese class, you can further your understanding of the language, make strides in comprehending Japanese literature, and explore the culture of Japan.
What kinds of material will be covered in a Sacramento Japanese class?
In your Japanese class, you will learn about the Japanese sentence structure format of subject-object-verb. It differs from Indo-European languages as you must place the verb at the end of a Japanese sentence. For English speakers, this might prove tricky to remember because English uses a subject-verb-object order. For example, an English sentence may read, "I eat food" and a Japanese sentence may read, "I food eat".
You will also learn about nouns. Japanese nouns do not have a grammatical number, article aspect, or gender. A noun may refer to a single object or several objects. When the number is important, the Japanese language will indicate it by offering a quantity (which often means using a counter word), or by adding a suffix, though this is rarer.
You will also learn about verbs, and how they are conjugated in order to show the correct tense. Japanese has only two tenses. These are past and non-past. The non-past tense is called this because the Japanese language uses the same tense for both the present time and the future.
You will learn many more things, such as common Japanese phrases, how to pronounce Japanese words, and important vocabulary. Your expert teacher will be there to help you dive into the different aspects of Japanese and make sure that you have the aid you need to start understanding the language.
How will a Sacramento Japanese course teach me these things?
A Sacramento Japanese class is an online class that includes a lot of interactivity that you will find useful for building upon your Japanese skills. The class provides many opportunities to discuss the different things you are learning, both with your instructor and with other students. You can take part in various activities and even volunteer aid to other students who may struggle with a topic that you understand.
This class will let you see and speak with your classmates and instructor, so you will get plenty of chances to practice your Japanese conversational skills. A teacher may even decide to teach parts of the class in Japanese so you can have added immersion. Don't worry, though. This immersive teaching method will be determined on how skilled you have become in the language.
If you need some one-on-one time with your Japanese instructor, A Sacramento Japanese class will allow you to request some individual time with them. This can really help, should you find a topic difficult to understand.
With the convenience of a virtual classroom, you no longer need to worry about a long commute. You can practice wherever you are comfortable. Additionally, classes are offered at multiple times, so you can decide if you'd rather learn during the day, over the weekend, or at night.
How can I get started with this course?
When you decide it's time to start learning Japanese, reach out to Varsity Tutors to begin a Sacramento Japanese course. With some practice and the aid of your teacher and the other students, you will soon begin learning Japanese and all of the nuances and complexities that the language includes.

Cynthia: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...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 be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- French
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +72 subjects

Rebecca: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...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 teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- Foreign Language
- +28 subjects

Brandon: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...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, so I find tutoring to be an appropriate outlet for this passion....
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- French
- Foreign Language
- Spanish
- +25 subjects

Justin: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...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 writing to science and math. I had students of all levels: younger students who were still learning to read, write, and tie their shoes, older students attempting...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Art
- +27 subjects

Nikki: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...loved science ever since I was a kid and watched The Magic 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....
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Geometry
- SAT Mathematics
- +46 subjects

John: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...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 tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Test Prep
- SAT Mathematics
- +47 subjects

Brittany: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...Japanese and linguistics. While languages and language itself are my first love, I enjoy working in a variety of other subjects as well. As a student and a teacher, I prefer working from the fundamentals to memorizing facts; I feel that understanding how and why something works is a more interesting and effective method, and helps nurture critical thinking, an essential life skill. I look forward to helping students work towards reaching their full potential....
Education & Certification
- Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Arithmetic
- Languages
- +19 subjects

Jennifer: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...students were not being taught to question and think for themselves. Students in Korea were taught to memorize information. They were not taught how to think critically or to ask questions. They were taught to be obedient and to trust what their elders told them. I was shocked because this was against everything that I believed an education should be. I want my students to think outside the box and to think critically. I do...
Education & Certification
- Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
- Heritage University - Masters, Elementary Education K-8
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- Phonics
- English
- +16 subjects

Shelby: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...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 teaching English conversation and writing to high school students in Japan. I have a passion for science education and am currently working to understand...
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Comparative Literature
- MCAT
- Writing
- +35 subjects

Sarah: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...flexible to hearing feedback from the students and their parents in the interest of maximizing student learning. While my background is in secondary science education, my passion is in literacy education. I have worked with students from as young as Kindergarten through the college level in reading with fluency and a critical/analytical eye. This has lended me naturally into a writing tutor, allowing me to coach my students into becoming stronger writers. In working with...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Elementary Math
- Literature
- Other
- +46 subjects

Koki: Sacramento 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
- High School Biology
- MCAT
- Trigonometry
- +27 subjects

Branden: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...studies. Having learned through past teaching experience that no two students think exactly alike, I facilitate learning by developing methods that cater to a student's personal learning style. I aim to make the learning experience feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity for self-improvement. Outside of tutoring, I indulge my addiction to crossword puzzles and enjoy foreign language studies and practicing guitar in my spare time. I believe that self-improvement, whether personal...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Algebra
- Elementary School Reading
- Calculus 3
- +22 subjects

LeRon: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...from Indiana University, and my Doctor of Philosophy in East Asian Languages and Literature from UC Irvine. After receiving my PhD, I served as a Lecturer at UC Irvine and Stanford University, a Visiting Professor at University of Oregon, and an Assistant Professor at Murray State University. While most of my teaching experience has been on the collegiate level, I did serve as substitute teacher in Los Angeles and spent two months working at a...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- Indiana University-East - Master of Arts, Japanese Studies
- University of California-Irvine - Doctor of Philosophy, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Test Prep
- +10 subjects

Claire: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
I've always loved learning and have a passion to help others understand and learn as well! I want help break down intimidating concepts into simpler terms and help people understand how applicable these concepts are in their own life. Learning shouldn't be a drag-- it's fun!
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance
- California State University-Northridge - Certificate, Music Therapy
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- College World History
- +32 subjects

Jessica: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...is Jessica and I'm a Korean, English, Math and Japanese tutor from Ohio! I started my teaching career online over seven years ago, and I have taught students of all ages and skill levels from around the world many different subjects. I have vast experience with students who speak English as a second language. I have two young children that I homeschool, and who take Varsity Tutors courses themselves! I believe that students learn best...
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- Greek
- Introduction to Japanese
- +19 subjects

Tova: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...to learn as a high schooler, but once I went to college, I immediately took advantage of what I thought would be my only chance to study Japanese: I earned a BA in Japanese from Emory University and an MA in East Asian Languages and Cultures (with a focus in Japan) from Florida State University. While earning my MA I gained two years of experience teaching Japanese, and afterward I worked for two more years...
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Master of Science, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Greek
- Languages

Olivia: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...of 2013. I will be done this year in 2017 or 2018. The reason why I chose to study Japanese as my major is, when I was young I studied languages in middle school and began a journey to learn languages. I studied French, German, Cantonese, and lastly Japanese. It was a fun hobby and I loved it. Later, I decided to make this hobby a career. So, I began to study countless times to...
Education & Certification
- Portland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- Clarinet
- Music

Eriko: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...Tokyo in 2011, and I received my Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with a focus on International Business & Economics. My working experience is very unique and extensive as I have worked for several different companies both in Japan and the US, in accounting, finance and legal areas. I also have experiences in growing my own business online. When I was working as a translator for a law firm in NY for Japanese corporate...
Education & Certification
- Sophia University - Bachelor in Arts, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Business
- International Business
- +1 subjects

Rishab: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...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 and I hope I can help more people as a Varsity Tutor. I have been studying Spanish and Japanese since middle school and I...
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Spanish 3
- Substitute
- +11 subjects

Marshall: Sacramento Japanese course instructor
...and Humanities and English bachelor degrees with a minor in Japanese. My focuses in my degrees are language and cultural studies and creative writing. I tutor most things to do with writing, preferring to assist people on their creative writing projects. One of my more passionate subjects to tutor are the basics for Japanese. My hobbies may be easily assumed as writing, playing video games, and watching anime. And that is exactly the case.
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Introduction to Japanese
- Writing
- Literature
- +14 subjects