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    Japanese classes in Rapid City, SD: Find a private tutor near you

    Do you want to follow online Japanese lessons in Rapid City, SD? On Preply you can pick from 1722 Japanese tutors near you for private lessons online. With online instead of in-person classes you can attend classes at any moment you want, wherever you are. This way your busy schedule won't be in the way of your language learning progress. Plan online Japanese classes in Rapid City, SD. Preply is the quickest growing language learning platform for online 1-to-1 classes. Whether you have just relocated and want to learn the native language of a country or want to learn a new language for fun, we have the best teacher for you. Schedule 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 Chris Y.

      $

      9

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Rapid City, SD

        Speaks
      +1

      Native Japanese speaker fluent in English Wanna try an exciting journey of learning Japanese with me? As a native Japanese speaker and fluent English speaker, I understand the challenges and joys of learning a foreign language. Join me and let's explore the beauty of Japanese together!
      Unfortunately, this is the first time I have formally taught a language to others.

      Why choose Chris Y.
      "I highly recommend Chris as a tutor as she is great at explaining things away when I don't understand something. She is a native speaker but can also speak great English, which is a prerequisite for me at my current level since I am not very fluent at all."
      Tia

      Tia

      April 12, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Nahomi M.
      Super Tutor

      $

      28

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Rapid City, SD

        Speaks

      I try to teach you gently If you have questions about my lessons, please ask me! I'd happy to answer!
      I look forward to seeing you all:)

      My hobbies include watching movies, cooking, reading books. I love listening to music!

      I taught Japanese language as a volunteer during my stay.

      Why choose Nahomi M.
      "Well organized teacher who gives clear concise explanations to questions. "
      Gaetano

      Gaetano

      October 28, 2020

    • Tutor japanese Shimpei S.
      Super Tutor

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Rapid City, SD

        Speaks

      Let's learn Japanese with fun! I'm not an official Japanese instructor but if you'd like to learn Japanese with fun, please book my lesson!

      【Lesson details】
      We'll have a conversation in Japanese and I will share with you some tips to improve your Japanese and some phrases that native Japanese speaker use.
      I'm also fine with communicating in English.

      Why choose Shimpei S.
      "Riku (Shimpei) is kind and fun to talk to! He has a high level of english, and is able to communicate clearly in both English and Japanese, making him a great tutor!"
      Jaxon

      Jaxon

      January 23, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Kentaro S.
      Super Tutor

      $

      14

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Rapid City, SD

        Speaks

      I teach natural Japanese. Children can also take my class. I try to make the classes as interesting as possible.

      If you have never studied Japanese at all, I welcome you.

      I can speak English, but my English skill level isn't high.

      I want to like teaching Japanese to the students.

      I use a whiteboard and Google Pictures in lessons.

      Why choose Kentaro S.
      "it makes very fun its a 10/10"
      Shirin

      Shirin

      January 15, 2023

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

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Rapid City, SD

        Speaks
      +3

      Achieve your goal through immersion learning! ~Some tips~
      ☆Learn with your friends
      Any topic is welcome to talk with. Also we can talk like friends, not like a teacher-student relationship in a usual school :)

      "It's not until you experience new knowledge many times in real context that its true and deep nuance emerges inside of you"

      Why choose Natsuhiko M.
      "I had a lot of fun learning Japanese and Japanese culture, I look forward to it every week! "
      Set

      Set

      December 2, 2023

    • Tutor japanese Haruka E.

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Rapid City, SD

        Speaks
      +1

      Kind and friendly native tutor You can learn natural conversation.
      I am looking forward to seeing you all!
      I can make a lesson what I planed that suite your level. And also I can make a lesson what you want to learn. In that case, please let me know.
      In my lesson, mainly conversation.

      Why choose Haruka E.
      "Great interactive class with Haruka, she made the conversation slow and fast as per my ability of explaining things and her accent is very easy to understand. Will look forward to have more sessions with her and it's 5/5."
      Shabdsarthi

      Shabdsarthi

      July 8, 2022

    • Tutor japanese Kaname Y.
      Super Tutor

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Rapid City, SD

        Speaks
      +1

      30 years of varied job experience in trading & manufacturing companies. Career, Physical & Mental coaching as Life Coach. Through my lessons, you will be able to learn or get: - Japanese Business Culture
      - Japanese Business Etiquette
      - Keigo (敬語, Honorific Language)
      - Business Japanese Vocabulary etc.
      - Nail Your Job Interview
      - You can practice for your job interview.

      Why choose Kaname Y.
      "Nice and Gentle. He can catch the wrong expression and fix it. Really appreciate about that."
      doowon

      doowon

      April 6, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Takaya Y.
      Super Tutor

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Rapid City, SD

        Speaks
      +1

      いつも笑顔であなたをサポートします:)一緒に楽しく勉強しましょう♪ 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜
      ▶︎ビギナーには「ひらがな」、「カタカナ」、「漢字」の書き方
      私のレッスンでは. . .
      ▶︎オリジナルテキストを使った「文法」
      こんにちは!私は京都に住む日本人『Takaya』です。
      私はあなたの失敗を笑うことはしないので、間違える事を恐れずリラックスして楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう!
      ▶︎日常会話に使えるナチュラルなコミュニケーション
      わたしのレッスンではすでにあるテキストではなく、あなたのレベルに合ったテキストをわたしが作って効果的にレッスンします♫

      Why choose Takaya Y.
      "Very friendly and helpful tutor"
      Bernadette

      Bernadette

      September 28, 2023

    • Tutor japanese Mariko S.
      Super Tutor

      $

      41

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Rapid City, SD

        Speaks
      +1

      8 years of experience teaching Japanese from super beginners to business clients. IF YOU PREFER 100% JAPANESE LESSONS:
      Please inform me when we start the class so that I will use only Japanese in the class to enhance your listening and speaking skills.

      I will be able to teach you in detail, fully understanding the differences in nuance of language with enthusiasm, and without any doubt when you leave the class!

      Why choose Mariko S.
      "Very good tutor I had lots of fun and laugh alot in her lesson great tutor"
      Callum

      Callum

      August 2, 2023

    • Tutor japanese Emily M.

      $

      13

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Rapid City, SD

        Speaks

      Japanese and English Language tutor Book a trial session with me and we will discuss your goals and the best study techniques that will work for you.
      Everyone learns languages differently and with my
      ongoing degree in the study of teaching and Japanese, my experience of tutoring Japanese for 2 years and as a student of Japanese myself, I can help you succeed in Japanese!

      Why choose Emily M.
      "Great lesson as usual, I'm a bit of a slow learner and Emily is very patient. She tailors each lesson to fit my needs and still keeps it fun and interesting. Thank you again!"
      Sophie

      Sophie

      June 5, 2023

    Why Preply is the best site to learn japanese in Rapid City, SD

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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

    Rapid City, SD

    $15 / hr

    Average rates for japanese classes in Rapid City, SD

    Native/non native speakersPrice

    Native japanese speakers

    $25 / hr

    Non native japanese speakers

    $22 / hr

    The average cost for japanese classes in Rapid City, SD 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 Rapid City, SD rate their Preply experience
    Joshua rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Sep 12, 2023
    Mina san is a wonderful tutor! She is energetic and enthusiastic, and always has great lessons prepared. She immediately picked up on my current knowledge level and interests, and has customised lessons to help me improve. She provides a lot of support during and in-between lessons. Learning Japa...
    Olga rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Sep 12, 2023
    Kio-sensei is awesome, i enjoy how we can cover different topics and discuss interesting things in a friendly but professional way! I highly recommend taking lessons with Kio-sensei, I am sure you will enjoy it to the most.
    Hamad rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Sep 12, 2023
    Kody sensei is one of the best teachers I've ever had, He customizes his teaching tools to fit the student's needs, our classes promote continuous speaking practices and I see myself trying to answer/speak using vocabulary I'm not usually using which helps me practice them in a natural environment.
    Adrian rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Sep 12, 2023
    Kenji Sensei is one of the best Japanese teachers I've ever had. He catches tiny details and patiently helps me work through my areas of weakness while being flexible to continually adapt the lesson to meet my level. Very good teacher, I will continue with him
    Catherine rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Sep 12, 2023
    Fantastic! Hitomi is a wonderfully patient and professional teacher of Japanese - highly recommend her.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How to learn Japanese in Rapid City, SD and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have several principal choices for learning Japanese interactively in Rapid City, SD. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your other spource can be local for-profit language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private Japanese tutor in Rapid City, SD. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Rapid City, SD and online Japanese tutors.

    🎟 Is it cheap 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 by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language centers and individual Japanese tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Japanese tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and student demand. Real student rating average 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 prove your profeciency level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal Japanese tutors you can find reviews 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 maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.

    🔥 Why is Japanese so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?

    Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Japanese. According to experts, 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, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Japanese. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Japanese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.

    🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Japanese?

    Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Japanese will demand at least 600 hours of dedication. The amount 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 recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible 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.

    🤳 Can I choose my own Japanese teacher?

    In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Japanese tutors with full profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.

    🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?

    Colleges structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.