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.
Tyler: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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 that helping students build a strong foundation in Math and Science are most important. When tutoring, I show...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- College Biology
- AP Chemistry
- +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
...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 the language for over four years at San Diego State, as well as lived five years in Japan....
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
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Spanish
- +34 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
- English Grammar and Syntax
- English
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +11 subjects
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
- Social Studies
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- Spelling Bee
- +20 subjects
Xintong: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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 the students understand something they've been struggling with...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- +19 subjects
Zhaleh: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat with friends, etc. I look...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Trigonometry
- 6th Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Math
- +35 subjects
Rachel: San Diego 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 U.S. Government & Politics
- AP World History
- +46 subjects
John: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead of as an intellectual brick wall. I firmly believe that the majority of people can find great joy in academics once they discover the individual approach that works for them. I see it as my job to help them find that path. In my...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- World Religions
- ISEE
- +47 subjects
Brandon: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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 grow and contributing to the lifelong process of education, so I find tutoring to be an appropriate outlet...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- +25 subjects
Max: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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 Columbia to complete my pre-med requirements. I enrolled...
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
- High School English
- +73 subjects
Paul: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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 work towards a common goal...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- English
- +10 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
- Math
- +53 subjects
Joseph: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really learn something, the learning process has to become more personal. I always try to take a preliminary period with my students why they want to learn or to improve in something. By understanding what they want from tutoring, I can tailor...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Summer
- Study Skills
- Social Sciences
- +25 subjects
Zane: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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 familiar, and the creative ability...
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
- +70 subjects
Sarah: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...allowing me to coach my students into becoming stronger writers. In working with students at the elementary level, I have also had the opportunity to explore Common Core expectations in ELA and Mathematics. Many of my students utilize Singapore Math, Go Math, Math in Focus, Eureka Math, or Prentice Hall Math curriculums, and I have developed quite a familiarity with these texts. I have worked with over 500 students in preparing for the Living Environment,...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Elementary School Math
- Summer
- English
- +46 subjects
Kiana: San Diego Japanese course instructor
I like literature and performing arts most in life. I tend to incorporate both into classes to blend into textbook work. If you're looking for a more creative approach to language, that's what I provide. I have plenty of books and media that I've used myself to further my own studies.... I believe in going with the flow of nature. One must walk before they can run and crawl before they can walk.... I like to know personal preferences, so a fun personality test will be given.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Test Prep
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- +19 subjects
Audrey : San Diego Japanese course instructor
...was interdisciplinary and centered in media analysis, I am deeply familiar with paper writing, paper editing, research skills, and synthesization of theses. I have over a year of experience with teaching/tutoring Japanese, for which I have also developed my own practice and teaching materials (which I always make freely available for all students). Additionally, I was a teaching assistant in 9thGrade Civics/Economics and 10thGrade American Literature; as I have an International Baccalaureate diploma, I used...
Education & Certification
- Mount Holyoke College - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- Test Prep
- High School Writing
- +6 subjects
Nami: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...students. As for my educational background, I graduated from Hokkaido Musashi Women's Junior College in Japan, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Texas with a major in International Studies. Finally, I graduated from the Graduate School of Columbia University in the City of New York, this May with a Master's degree in Japanese Pedagogy. My ultimate goal is to teach Japanese at the college level. I can teach all levels (from...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelors, International Studies
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Japanese Pedagogy
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Languages
Nicholas: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...writing, because I believe writing skills empower people to express themselves. I believe the best way to teach people is to connect what they're learning with what the already know and what they're passionate about. In addition, I think it's important to give students the ability to practice and learn on their own time. In my free time I am usually found reading, going for walks and hikes, biking, or playing games with friends.... First, get to know the student a bit. Being able to connect the material with them and their interests is extremely helpful. Next I'd work to figure out where they are in the subject; ask them what they're struggling with and what they understand, and look at previous work to see if there are any problems or strengths they haven't noticed. From there, it would be building a plan around their goals and needs.
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelors, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ESL/ELL
- ACT Writing
- SAT Reading
- +32 subjects