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    Japanese classes in Norfolk, VA: Find a private tutor near you

    Do you want to follow online Japanese lessons in Norfolk, VA? On Preply you can select from 1710 Japanese teachers near you for private lessons online. With online instead of in-person classes you can attend classes at any time you want, wherever you are. This way your hectic schedule won't be in the way of your language learning evolution. Plan online Japanese lessons in Norfolk, VA. Preply is the quickest growing language learning platform for online private lessons. Whether you have just emigrated and want to learn the local language of a country or want to learn a new language for personal development, we have the right tutor 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 Tomomi F.
      Super Tutor

      $

      38

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Norfolk, VA

        Speaks
      +1

      ※I'm going to take a holiday from 9th of May to 19th of May. 🇯🇵Japanese teacher living in the UK 🇬🇧 I have 3 years tutoring of experience in the UK 👩‍🏫 Previously I worked as a primary (elementary) school support teacher in Japan. Please book a trial lesson with me. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon.

      I'm happy to help you learn Japanese and I hope we can enjoy Japanese together.

      We can have lots of fun conversations in Japanese together, which is the best way to learn to speak smoothly and fluently.

      Why choose Tomomi F.
      "Tomomi is very interactive and patient with children. My son quite enjoys her classes. Highly recommended "
      Lawrence

      Lawrence

      June 30, 2021

    • Tutor japanese Hironobu O.

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Norfolk, VA

        Speaks
      +1

      Teaching Japanese Over 25years I have been in Taiwan for 30 years.
      Even though I majored in the Electronics, I love languages, and have been teaching Japanese here using Mandarin Chinese.
      I learned Chinese using English, and can teach Japanese in English, too.
      I can analyze why some students make similar mistakes in grammar or other aspects then correct those errors.

      Why choose Hironobu O.
      "Can highly recommend his lessons. Very high quality, and is always able to answer questions in an easy and comprehensive way."
      Julia

      Julia

      January 22, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Rina K.

      New

      tutor

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Norfolk, VA

        Speaks

      使える日本を楽しく学ぶ! 私自身英語を勉強していて、外国語を学ぶこと・モチベーションを保つことの難しさは実感しています。
      自分の経験からも、言語は楽しみながら勉強することが大切で、長期記憶にも効果的だと思っています!
      教科書の日本語だけでなく、20代間でよく使われるスラングを含めたカジュアルな日本語・ビジネス日本語の練習も可能です!
      私は東京出身の27歳です。
      大学で日本語教育の勉強とボランティアに取り組みました。海外の方と文化や生活や言語の違いについて話をすることが好きです。
      基本的には会話の練習を中心に考えていますが、目的に合わせて、あなたの知りたいことを一緒に楽しく勉強しましょう(^^)

    • Tutor japanese Chen X.

      $

      40

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Norfolk, VA

        Speaks
      +1

      Teaching in the University with 20 years of experience If you want to work with Japanese, or Chinese, learn the languages first.
      making interesting drinks, reading books , writing could ease my mind. All these things make me feel that I am alive. Life is interesting.
      Do you like Japanese anime?
      Do you like Japanese food ?

    • Tutor japanese 太一 横.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Norfolk, VA

        Speaks
      +3

      I have been teaching Japanese for more than 5 years, I'd like to not only teaching, but also learn about your country, culture, history, and language. If you are interested in Japanese, culture, we can exchange and talk about it by learning Japanese. By the way, in addition to speaking English, you can speak Spanish, Italian, French as well, so people of all countries and ages are welcome. I would also like to give a course where I can talk about culture.
      I have 5 years of teaching experience, in U.

      Why choose 太一 横.
      "Taichi is helping me study and keeps me motivated and makes every lesson fun with interesting facts and well researched topics. Even if he didn't write it in his bio, he can also speak italian very well and we speak in italian when we don't speak in japanese. Very much recommended!"
      Andrea

      Andrea

      April 4, 2022

    • Tutor japanese Keiko H.

      $

      18

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Norfolk, VA

        Speaks
      +1

      やさしい日本のお母さん トライアルレッスンでは、日本語がもっと話せるようになったら、どんな事がやりたいのか、将来の夢などを聞いて、学習の仕方をアドバイスします。
      あなたに合ったクラスで、あなたのやる気を引き出すレッスンが体験できます。
      楽しいレッスンを用意して、あなたの予約をお待ちしています。

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      わたしのレッスン My lessons

      私のレッスンはこんな人に向いています
      ・たくさんしゃべりたい人
      ・日常生活でつかえるカジュアルな表現を覚えたい人
      ・笑いながら楽しく学びたい人
      ・こども(3才〜10才くらい)
      ・文法や教科書を使ったような勉強は好きではないひと
      ・日本人らしい日本語を話せるようになりたい人

      Why choose Keiko H.
      "I think that learning with her has made my grammer really good and she is also really funny and can understand my problems so i like doing classes with her and also learn a lot with little effort."
      iktiar

      iktiar

      May 23, 2023

    • Tutor japanese Haruki K.

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Norfolk, VA

        Speaks
      +1

      あなたに合ったプランを一緒に考えましょう! はじめに、アイスブレイクトークとして自己紹介(じこしょうかい)をしてみましょう
      カウンセリングをしながら、あなたに合ったプランを一緒に考えていきましょう!
      日本(にほん)うまれ、日本育ち(そだち)です。わたしは英語(えいご)も話します(はなします)。わたしの趣味(しゅみ)は旅行(りょこう)、テニス、温泉(おんせん)、アニメ、漫画(まんが)です。
      あなたの日本語(にほんご)の悩み(なやみ)を一緒(いっしょ)に解決(かいけつ)します!どんな悩み(なやみ)でも気軽(きがる)に相談(そうだん)してください

      Why choose Haruki K.
      "Haruki sensei is a very kind person! We have discussed our lesson design and I have learned a lot during this process. He helped me conduct Japanese writing and corrected my pronunciation. I highly recommend him as a tutor for those interested in learning Japanese."
      家瑭

      家瑭

      September 15, 2022

    • Tutor japanese Maiko K.

      $

      24

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Norfolk, VA

        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 was very nice and accommodating. I appreciate this lesson."
      hikaru

      hikaru

      January 3, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Maki T.
      Super Tutor

      $

      26

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Norfolk, VA

        Speaks
      +2

      Japanese tutor for JLPT/Conversation/ Grammar from beginner level Book a trial with me so we can discuss how my lesson works to you. If you are a beginners, please don't worry! I have prepared many materials including textbooks to use in a classroom. At same time, we can make a conversation a lot to enhance your speaking skills. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

      Why choose Maki T.
      "Maki is a good teacher with a lot of potentials. she is friendly and help you with every thing you need. the best teacher I have studied with."
      Yousif

      Yousif

      July 24, 2021

    • Tutor japanese Hisaya N.

      $

      13

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Norfolk, VA

        Speaks

      Let's have a conversation in Japanese! Hi! My name is Hisaya. I'm excited to help you learn Japanese through conversation. I grew up in a Japanese household in the US and attended Japanese school as well. I enjoy anime and video games!
      My goal is to create a comfortable environment for people to learn and practice their Japanese.

      Why choose Hisaya N.
      "Had a fun time with Hisaya Sensei, we were able to communicate efficiently and connect via common interests. I enjoy the casual approach as it'll help relax and focus on everyday casual conversation."
      Vickari

      Vickari

      April 21, 2024

    Why Preply is the best site to learn japanese in Norfolk, VA

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    Our japanese tutors on average answer students in 4 hours

    japanese lessons prices by tutor city

    Private tutors inPrice
    New York, NY

    $15 / hr

    Los Angeles, CA

    $15 / hr

    Chicago, IL

    $15 / hr

    Norfolk, VA

    $14 / hr

    Average rates for japanese classes in Norfolk, VA

    Native/non native speakersPrice

    Native japanese speakers

    $25 / hr

    Non native japanese speakers

    $22 / hr

    The average cost for japanese classes in Norfolk, VA 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 Norfolk, VA rate their Preply experience
    Nefelibata rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Feb 17, 2024
    Arisa is a very patient, friendly and amazing teacher. She always pays attention to my needs in class, and she will send me practices after class to help me strengthen my memory, and I sincerely recommend her to anyone who wants to learn Japanese. You’ll have an interesting and great journey.
    Adolfo rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Feb 17, 2024
    I really enjoyed the class, she is patient and very professional. I recommend her if you are looking to learn Japanese. ありがとう😊
    Veronica rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Feb 17, 2024
    Yukie-san really makes learning fun! I always enjoy our lessons and she's a really patient teacher so I always feel comfortable in asking or trying with the exercises. A very good tutor :)
    Ash rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Feb 17, 2024
    I really enjoyed my lesson with Takako-san. She was attentive to my needs and designed a lesson based on them. As a beginner, I found her content so useful and easy to understand. The best part was seeing Cocoro-chan in the classroom! Can't wait until the next class!
    Matilda rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Feb 17, 2024
    Saki is a wonderful tutor, made me feel immediately comfortable and was super encouraging. The lesson structure was clear and not intimidating. Would highly recommend. Really excited to learn more Japanese with her!

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How can I master Japanese in Norfolk, VA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four principal choices for learning Japanese interactively in Norfolk, VA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your other spource can be local commercial language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private Japanese tutor in Norfolk, VA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Norfolk, VA and online Japanese tutors.

    🎟 Is it expensive to learn Japanese and what does a lesson with a tutor of Japanese cost?

    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 overall charge for 45-48 course hours each semester. Language academies and individual Japanese tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Japanese tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and popularity. Average reviews for Japanese lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.

    📚 How much Japanese do I need to know to sign up for a course?

    When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal Japanese tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.

    🔥 Why is Japanese so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?

    Standardized 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Japanese. After acquiring 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 master Japanese?

    Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Japanese will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your current level of Japanese or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Japanese out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Japanese classes online.

    🤳 What are my options when choosing the Japanese instructor?

    In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Japanese tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.

    🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?

    Colleges run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.