Learning Japanese can be easier when you have access to experienced instructors like the ones handling San Diego Japanese courses provided by Varsity Tutors. Japanese has a different sentence order compared to English and there are many expressions that you cannot translate literally, which may leave you scratching your head in confusion and may slow down your progress. With an expert instructor on your side, you can immediately ask questions and get relevant answers.
Japanese is mainly spoken in the Japanese archipelago, and there no other countries that have used the language as their first or second language. However, if you plan on traveling to Japan or working for a company that does business in Japan, knowing how to speak Japanese can be a really valuable skill. College students from schools like the University of San Diego study Japanese to broaden their skill set and boost their job prospects, while there are also high school students from Torrey Pines High School and San Ysidro High School who learn Japanese because they enjoy consuming Japanese media like anime or manga. No matter what your language goals are, you could have an easier time with your Japanese studies while enrolled in a San Diego Japanese class.
What material will a San Diego Japanese course cover?
You will cover a lot of different topics about Japanese in your class, but more importantly, you will build a good foundation of grammar that can help you speak beautiful Japanese. For students who don't have a background or are total beginners, your San Diego Japanese class will cover the Japanese writing system. Japanese uses three writing systems, namely hiragana, katakana, and kanji. You will need to learn how to write and pronounce each character and practice reading them in simple sentences.
You will also learn essential vocabulary and commonly used fixed expressions in Japanese. These include greetings for daily conversation and situations. As you move up your level, you will learn more expressions for business settings and for speaking with older people, acquaintances, and proper vocabulary and salutations based on social and professional status.
The Japanese language also reflects a lot about its people, so your class may also discuss different topics about Japanese society, arts, and culture.
How will a San Diego Japanese course help me learn?Enrolling in the Japanese course can give you access to knowledgeable Japanese language instructors who can teach you the basics of grammar and sentence structure and even advanced level topics like "Keigo" or honorific language in Japanese. Learning can be easier since you already have an organized curriculum to follow, and your instructor can help you learn each topic thoroughly until you are able to have a good grasp of them.
Even if you already have a background in Japanese, having access to an expert language mentor can have a positive impact on your overall skills and proficiency level. You can review and practice topics you previously learned and add new knowledge through the lessons you will have in class.
The San Diego Japanese class is also conducted online, so it is a big help to those students who want to learn Japanese but don't have the time to commute or can't find a class schedule they can fit into theirs. An online class is live and interactive, which means you can hear, see, ask questions, and participate in language exercises as if you were in a physical classroom. Since your instructor is right with you while studying, you can get instant feedback as well about your Japanese language skills, so your progress can be faster compared to learning on your own.
If you need help on areas that are more challenging, our Japanese course will allow you to request a one-on-one session from your instructor so that you can have personalized and focused attention and address your difficulties faster. This private support is just one of the many benefits you can get from the course that may not be available in a traditional classroom setup.
How can I get signed up?
Since our Japanese courses are offered online, you can make your Japanese studies easier and more convenient. There are many course times to choose from, and you can even take evening classes if you have a jam-packed schedule in the daytime. Call Varsity Tutors if you would like more details about our San Diego Japanese course. Our expert educational consultants are ready to give you more information about how you can get started in the next round of classes.
Mika: San Diego Japanese course instructor
Helping you achieve your academic goals is my top priority. I look forward to working together with you.... To make studying fun and not just a task!... Discuss with them about what challenges they feel they are facing in a given subject.... Teach them study skills and help them to develop good study habits so they can succeed.... With lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement.... Explain it in another way and provide more examples until they understand.
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- High School English
- High School Geography
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +20 subjects
Ariel: San Diego Japanese course instructor
Teaching English and Japanese has always been something I've always wanted to do. I love pouring my energy into making sure students are doing their best in their academic studies. I am in my last year of college at San Diego State University with a degree in Japanese and a minor in Religious Studies.
Education & Certification
- San Diego State University - Current Undergrad Student, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Elementary School English
- Elementary School Writing
- Study Skills
- +11 subjects
Tyler: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...Physiology, and Behavior. My long term goal is to become a Doctor. Since graduating, I have applied to medical school and have gained acceptance. Prior to graduating, I have tutored at a private tutoring company near UC Davis for 2 years. Through this experience, I proven effectiveness in teaching subjects ranging from Elementary math and Common core, to Algebra and Pre-Calculus, as well as Chemistry, Biology, Reading, and Writing. Out of these subjects, I believe...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- SAT Subject Tests
- Pre-Algebra
- +37 subjects
Miho: San Diego Japanese course instructor
Education & Certification
- Merced College - Associates, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
Fernando: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...Vietnam and, most recently, Spain for the past seven years and am happy to be here again in my hometown of San Diego! My previous jobs included teaching English and organizing film-related activities at an American community college in Vietnam; assisting local English and History/Science teachers in Spain; and a time on the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. I have also served as a Japanese-English, English-Japanese translator for various projects as I have studied...
Education & Certification
- San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, TV, Film and New Media Production
- University of Alcala (Spain) - Master of Arts, Teaching
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +34 subjects
Xintong: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...With a solid foundation of statistics, Id like to help more students to improve their grades and find their own way of tackling the subject. I'd like to share my learning tips I got when I was a student. Besides statistics, I am also interested in tutoring algebra and calculus. I like to encourage students to ask questions to ensure they completely understand the content and could apply to new problems. The sudden moment when...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Mandarin Chinese
- +19 subjects
Sarah: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...Chemistry, Ecology, and 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...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Ecology
- Pre-Algebra
- Biology
- +46 subjects
Wahala: San Diego 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
- SAT Subject Test in Japanese with Listening
- +53 subjects
Paul: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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 have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- +10 subjects
Josh: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...to find creative solutions to help them understand new concepts and materials as well as find value in the learning process itself. It is my goal to create student-centered classes that give all students multiple opportunities to develop their creativity and communication, leadership, and management skills that will be necessary throughout their lives. As an educator who spent 10 years teaching English as a foreign language in Japan and Macedonia, it is my goal to...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
- University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- High School English
- Essay Editing
- +6 subjects
Zane: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...overstated. It is 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Greek
- +75 subjects
Shin: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...pursuing a degree 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...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- 4th Grade Writing
- +140 subjects
Nikki: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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 languages, and...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- SSAT
- Psychology
- +46 subjects
Branden: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...attention to detail, and creative initiative that I developed during my 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...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Algebra 2
- Essay Editing
- English
- +22 subjects
Leea: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...happier and more productive individuals. I want to help people be happy! All of us can learn all things, but people learn at different paces and with different methods, so many students are left behind in the school system. That is why working with a tutor can be a person's best opportunity for success. I am a trained teacher who will help students succeed! I am certified to teach English, Spanish, Japanese, and Political Science...
Education & Certification
- Carroll University - Bachelors, International Relations
- Mount Mary College - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Conversational Spanish
- +32 subjects
John: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...University of Iowa 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...
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
- Languages
- +6 subjects
Desiree: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...plan on pursuing my Masters and beyond in graduate studies in both Teaching English as a second language and English Linguistics starting in Fall 2017. My concentration includes methodologies in teaching English, both Modern English Grammar and teaching English to non-native speakers. My GPA within the linguistics program is 3.95 and my overall GPA is 3.8. With full marks in writing and speech as well, I can offer a well-rounded approach to written and spoken...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Linguistics (minor TESOL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Writing
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Homework Support
- +12 subjects
Max: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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 the public school system in Japan before going back to...
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
- ESL/ELL
- +73 subjects
Koki: San Diego 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
- MCAT
- College Chemistry
- College Biology
- +27 subjects
Noriko: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...Nagoya, Japan. I have also lived in Florence, Italy for a year studying fashion design, and lived in NYC for over 12 years being a fashion designer. I have moved to Portland, Oregon 2 years ago and loving the closeness with nature surroundings and the beautiful forests here. I'm passionate about languages and sharing different cultures, I also enjoy being creative and spend time doing my art projects. I have many experiences teaching languages and...
Education & Certification
- Fashion Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Fashion Design
- Parsons New School of Design - Masters, Fashion Design and Society
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages
- Conversational Mandarin
- +4 subjects