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    Japanese classes in Merced, CA: Find a private tutor near you

    Do you want to follow online Japanese lessons in Merced, CA? On Preply you can choose from 1705 Japanese teachers around you for 1-to-1 classes online. With online instead of in-person classes you can follow classes at any moment you want, wherever you are. This way your busy schedule won't be in the way of your language learning development. Plan online Japanese classes in Merced, CA. Preply is the quickest growing language learning platform for online 1-to-1 lessons. Whether you have just emigrated and want to learn the local language of a country or want to learn a new language for work, we have the perfect teacher for you. Book Japanese lessons near you and start learning today! Looking for a different way to learn a language? Explore online Japanese classes.
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    • Tutor japanese Maki T.
      Super Tutor

      $

      26

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Merced, CA

        Speaks
      +2

      Japanese tutor for JLPT/Conversation/ Grammar from beginner level Currently I live in Japan and I am so excited to share current events in Japan with you.
      All class is made up based on your goal and I am ready to make a customised class for you and excited to see you!
      As I’m a qualified teacher as well as a learner of Chinese and Korean at this moment, it makes me to give ideas how to study and keep motivation from both teacher and student sides.

      Why choose Maki T.
      "Maki San is a great person. She’s interested in her subject, she‘a encouraging and cheerful. I like the way she speaks and cares. She’s the teacher I was looking for as it’s a great pleasure to talk to her and learn the information."
      Vita

      Vita

      July 21, 2021

    • Tutor japanese Eri J.

      $

      29

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Merced, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      🗼TOKYOアクセントです🌸 日本語学校勤務経験有り🏫私のレッスンはスマートフォンにも対応しています📱数回のみの短期プログラムもあります🍀 私はアニメが好きです📺日本旅行向けレッスンを新設しました🗾子供が二人います👦👧
      - ひらがな・カタカナ
      - Genki (げんき)
      - Ohisama (おひさま)
      - Minna-no-Nhongo (みんなの日本語)
      - Irodori いろどり
      希望があれば字幕をオフにします🔊
      行っているレッスンプログラム:*画面共有で資料を見せます
      - SNSで使われる言葉の解説
      ☆私はレッスンでは日本語を話しますが、即時翻訳ソフトを使って、日本語からあなたの母国語に翻訳し、常に画面にその字幕を表示しています🖥

      Why choose Eri J.
      "Super profesional, we had a great lesson in which she made me speak a lot to practice my speaking skills. The conversation flowed very smoothly, and she also gave me a text with some questions to read and prepare before the lesson. Overall, I couldn't be more satisfied with her lessons and I plan to continue taking them. Eri先生、ありがとうございました!"
      Natalia

      Natalia

      January 9, 2023

    • Tutor japanese Takito K.

      New

      tutor

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Merced, CA

        Speaks

      Online tutor with 1 year I have experienced of teaching for a year.

      Master data science with a native Japanese speaker and experienced tutor. I am working at a online programming tutoring company and am teaching programming. Let's excel together!. I teach programming and have even created a textbook.

    • Tutor japanese 佑子 宮.

      New

      tutor

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Merced, CA

        Speaks

      英語OK!日本語で楽しく会話しましょう! 私の名前はゆうこです。世界遺産の平和記念公園や宮島で有名な広島の出身です。
      ・日本語の会話スキルを上げたい方
      ・日本語で会話したい方
      ▼こんな方におすすめ▼
      日本語の他に、日常会話程度の会話なら英語が話せます。オーストラリアで2年間住んだ経験もあります。
      留学、居住、仕事など、日本語を学ぶ理由はいろいろあると思いますが、私は日本語を学びたいあなたに、初心者から流暢に話せる方まで、楽しく教えることができます。
      ・日本語学習が初めてなので、分からない部分は英語でも解説してほしい方
      言語を学ぶのはとても大変なことだと思います。

    • Tutor japanese Yuhei H.

      New

      tutor

      $

      18

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Merced, CA

        Speaks

      Japanese language tutor with 15 years of experience Acquire Japanese while having fun, suitable for both adults and children I’m eager to share the secret recipe of enjoying Japanese with your family too!
      For personal health, I make sure to do yoga or running daily.
      Every year, my family travels to Japan, relishing convenience store eats and savoring affordable, delicious ramen and barbecue.

    • Tutor math, japanese and algebra Natsuhiko M.
      Super Tutor

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Merced, CA

        Speaks
      +3

      Achieve your goal through immersion learning! Then I moved to Thailand, following my intuition at the time:) In Thailand, as a private tutor, I taught English, science, mathematics, and programming to students learning at international schools in Bangkok. While living in Thailand, I traveled various countries in Southeast Asia.

      Why choose Natsuhiko M.
      "Thank you Natsu! You have helped increase our 13 year old son’s math grade from a C to an A-. Much appreciated!"
      Marc

      Marc

      November 26, 2023

    • Tutor japanese Aoba N.

      $

      16

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Merced, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      コミュニケーション能力を伸ばす授業 日本語講師のAobaです。英語とスペイン語が話せます!
      日常生活で使える日本語中心に教えていきます。その他に学習したいことがあれば、それに特化したレッスンを行います。日本語のレベルアップももちろん重要ですが、お互いの趣味について話したり、楽しく学んでいきましょう!教科書を使っての勉強ではなく、コミュニケーションをとることに重きを置いたレッスンです。
      趣味は映画鑑賞、漫画を読むこと、音楽を聴くことです。
      最近、アニメを見ることも増えました。ぜひおすすめのアニメがあれば教えてください!
      こどもたちの授業ではスライドやホワイトボードを活用しながら楽しくレッスンをするのが得意です☺️

      Why choose Aoba N.
      "Aoba is a great tutor, she is very patient and if needed capable of explaining concepts in different ways so that every lesson is always clear, also she gives great importance to teach proper pronunciation. "
      David

      David

      January 15, 2023

    • Tutor japanese Maiko K.

      $

      24

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Merced, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      Japanese teacher who loves traveling :) Hello, this is Mai! I was working in Tokyo, Japan until Sep. After that, I made a fresh start and now I'm teaching Japanese online. In my lesson, we're studying new vocabulary and grammar as well as everyday conversation.
      I've been teaching Japanese for two years to people from various countries, including people from the United States, Indonesia, Turkey, Mexico, China, and Korea.

      Why choose Maiko K.
      "maiko is very kind and patient and I am already seeing so much improvement in my hiragana and everyday Japanese. definitely recommend her as a tutor ~~"
      Jamie

      Jamie

      January 12, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Maki M.
      Super Tutor

      $

      18

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Merced, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      Learning Japanese efficiently! I have over 2year experience to teach Japanese online. The reason I quit because my previous job was so busy. But now I open again!

      The most important part is you are enjoying and have motive to learn. But still, constantly take in your routine!I have several tips for brain mechanism that also would be helpful.

      Why choose Maki M.
      "Shes the best "
      Zain

      Zain

      January 9, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Sora S.
      Super Tutor

      $

      33

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Merced, CA

        Speaks

      (Details in my profile) M. Ed, Certified Japanese Educator with +5 years of experience 🎖JLPT/Fundamental Grammar/Conversation specialist 🏫 After that, I moved to Ohio, U. S. A, to pursue my master's degree and received my master's degree in Education in 2020. Ever since, I have lived in U. S. My hobbies are drawing pictures, learning languages, playing video games, watching anime, movies and videos on YouTube, and reading manga.

      Why choose Sora S.
      "Sora is a kind, patient, and highly qualified teacher. His lessons are well organized and structured to suit my needs. He is always quick to reply to my messages and very helpful. If you are looking for a Japanese tutor, I highly recommend Sora!"
      Cassy

      Cassy

      February 19, 2021

    Why Preply is the best site to learn japanese in Merced, CA

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    japanese lessons prices by tutor city

    Private tutors inPrice
    New York, NY

    $15 / hr

    Los Angeles, CA

    $15 / hr

    Chicago, IL

    $15 / hr

    Merced, CA

    $10 / hr

    Average rates for japanese classes in Merced, CA

    Native/non native speakersPrice

    Native japanese speakers

    $25 / hr

    Non native japanese speakers

    $22 / hr

    The average cost for japanese classes in Merced, CA may vary from other locations and depending on the teacher nationality, so here is a price comparison to help you find your best fit online tutor.

    How Japanese learners from Merced, CA rate their Preply experience
    Nataliia rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Nov 2, 2023
    Learning Japanese with Paulina is a great opportunity to both learn grammar and practising speaking. All lessons are interesting, combined with grammar, listening and writing parts as well as interesting details about Japanese culture and history. Highly recommended :)
    Rachel rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Nov 2, 2023
    Junko is awesome! She's very patient and understanding, and she's very flexible. She's really sweet. She's great at explaining things and helping me understand. 100% recommend her
    Travis rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Nov 2, 2023
    I cant stress enough how much I enjoy these lessons with ゆこ先生. I've never felt this comfortable with みんなの日本語, but she makes me feel like I can speak naturally even though I make so many mistakes! It's exactly how I want my students to feel when I'm teaching them English. I definitely recommend ゆこ先生!
    Brandon rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Nov 2, 2023
    Taiga is very good at explaining concepts of words and meaning of Japanese. He is also fun and easy to talk to. I signed up for a subscription right away! I recommend him.
    Sara rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Nov 1, 2023
    Misaki is really fun to talk with. She's very patient, dynamic and friendly. When she explains things, everything becomes clear! Having classes with her is a pleasure.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How to learn Japanese in Merced, CA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have four principal opportunities for learning Japanese interactively in Merced, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your 2nd spource can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Japanese tutor in Merced, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Merced, CA and online Japanese tutors.

    🎟 Is it cheap to learn Japanese and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Japanese tutors?

    For university and college courses you can estimate Japanese course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 45-48 class hours each semester. Language centers and independent Japanese tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Japanese tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and specialization. Average student satisfaction for Japanese lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.

    📚 What level of Japanese do I need to sign up for a course?

    When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research those in advance. With personal Japanese tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.

    🔥 Why is Japanese so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?

    Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Japanese. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Japanese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand common phrases, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Japanese. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Japanese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.

    🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Japanese?

    Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Japanese will necessitate at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Japanese or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Japanese out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Japanese classes online.

    🤳 What are my options when choosing the Japanese tutor?

    In language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Japanese tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.

    🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?

    Colleges typically structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.