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    Japanese classes in South Bend, IN: Find a private tutor near you

    Do you want to follow online Japanese lessons in South Bend, IN? On Preply you can select from 1709 Japanese tutors near you for 1-to-1 lessons online. With online instead of in-person lessons you can follow classes at any time you want, wherever you are. This way your hectic schedule won't be in the way of your language learning development. Book online Japanese lessons in South Bend, IN. Preply is the most rapid growing language learning platform for online 1-to-1 lessons. Whether you have just moved and want to learn the local language of a country or want to learn a new language for personal development, we have the right teacher for you. Book Japanese lessons near you and start learning now! Looking for a different way to learn a language? Explore online Japanese classes.
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    • Tutor japanese Takaya Y.
      Super Tutor

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: South Bend, IN

        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♪ ▶︎日常会話に使えるナチュラルなコミュニケーション
      ▶︎「関西弁」も教えることができます!
      〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜
      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♫
      ▶︎ビギナーには「ひらがな」、「カタカナ」、「漢字」の書き方
      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!
      私のレッスンでは. . .
      こんにちは!私は京都に住む日本人『Takaya』です。

      Why choose Takaya Y.
      "Takaya-San is a good tutor, he taught me step-by-step to understand Japanese. He also taught with heart and well-prepared in each lesson."
      Andy

      Andy

      May 1, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Akiko S.
      Super Tutor

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: South Bend, IN

        Speaks

      Improve your weak points-efficient learning-understand the detailed nuances-beginners welcome! 💎Hobbies: Traveling (Morocco, America, England, France, Vietnam, Thailand. . . )
      Anime (Attack on Titan, Haikyu, Jujutsu Kaisen )
      🏅Conversation practice
      ◆Talk about recent events and your favorite things.
      ・You can quickly express your thoughts in Japanese.

      Why choose Akiko S.
      "I only had a trial lesson so far. And i subscribed right after it. Akiko is super friendly, talkative and nice. I am beginner level and always shy of my ugly Japanese speaking tries, but it was very easy with Akiko. She also assigned some home work, which was easy accessible in google shared docs. Looking forward to more lessons"
      tamara

      tamara

      February 12, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Mai B.
      Super Tutor

      $

      16

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: South Bend, IN

        Speaks
      +3

      I am a gentle and patient tutor, very compatible with shy students! I will praise and encourage you a lot! I can teach you Japanese using English. I use my original teaching materials that are cute and easy to understand, so you will never get bored of the lessons, and also you can effectively acquire speaking skills.

      📕Teaching Experience📕

      📕 My regular lessons 📕

      I taught Japanese language and culture at a senior high school in Taiwan in 2019.

      Why choose Mai B.
      "Mai was very kind and patient. I was incredibly nervous going into my first lesson, but she was very supportive and helped me to relax. I ended up really enjoying the experience and I’m looking forward to future lessons."
      Robert

      Robert

      February 21, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Tomoki Y.

      New

      tutor

      $

      14

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: South Bend, IN

        Speaks

      Easy-going mindset with an athletic subculture personality! Looking forward to meeting you guys ;) Speaking Japanese without being afraid is the shortest way to master!
      I have less than one year of teaching experience. My method strongly focuses on speaking, including some Japanese slang, and emphasizes enjoyment! I prefer to let you speak a lot more than correcting your grammar ;) Of course, I ...

    • Tutor japanese Sachiko O.

      New

      tutor

      $

      29

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: South Bend, IN

        Speaks

      Certified professional tutor living in the U.S and speaking English! I have 1.5 year of teaching experience as an online Japanese teacher.
      Improve your Japanese skills with a patient, flexible tutor who has teaching experience and a strong multicultural understanding.
      I have started to work for a language company in U. S. to teach accredited course to U. S. high school students.

    • Tutor japanese Ichigaku I.

      New

      tutor

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: South Bend, IN

        Speaks

      Beginners are welcome Learn in a short period of time with unique method Please message me first!
      You can choose various study methods.
      Hiragana Katakana Kanji
      Grammar Listening Comprehension Honorifics
      Life in Japan
      Japanese for part-time jobs
      Japanese for anime and manga
      You can study what you want to study.
      I studied international studies and Japanese language at university.

    • Tutor japanese Mari L.

      New

      tutor

      $

      24

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: South Bend, IN

        Speaks
      +1

      I won't be your teacher, but your companion. Excellent lessons in EN🇺🇸, GE🇩🇪, or JP🇯🇵!! - am a certified Japanese teacher (passed the Japanese Language Teaching Proficiency Test)
      - can give you lessons in English or German
      - am good at teaching from beginner to intermediate level (A0-B2) and also Children
      *Cancellation policy*
      in case of no show or cancellation/rescheduling with less than 12 hour-notice, the lesson price will be charged in full.

    • Tutor japanese Kei I.

      $

      17

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: South Bend, IN

        Speaks
      +21

      Taurus🐄 friendly & patient Japanese tutor with varias business and international experience I look forward to having Japanese lessons with you!!

      And from a view point of a language learner, I always try to add these features to lessons: - Fun (I don't push you to learn letters first. We can start with westen alphabet)
      - Real (I want to use real Japanese resources like some Japanese blogs, news, or turist information from the very first)

      Why choose Kei I.
      "I just wanted to drop a big "Thank you!" your way for being such an awesome Japanese tutor! Your positivity and encouragement make each lesson something to look forward to. Your knack for making even the trickiest parts of Japanese fun and interesting has made a world of difference for me. Arigatou gozaimas for being so amazing! Looking forward to more lessons . Daria"
      daria

      daria

      December 8, 2023

    • Tutor japanese Erina N.

      New

      tutor

      $

      19

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: South Bend, IN

        Speaks

      Slow, fun and interesting lessons! I will support you until you become able to speak Japanese! I never get angry.
      I have been facilitating dance workshops for 10 years. I have danced and communicated with people of all ages, from nursery school children to people in their 80's, with or without disabilities. I can pace myself with any person!
      I would like to talk about Japanese martial arts and Zen!

    • Tutor japanese Ayumi I.

      $

      8

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: South Bend, IN

        Speaks

      たのしい 日本語⭐️ わたし の なまえ は あゆみ です。 たのしく いっしょに べんきょう しましょう! ⭐️初級者向けレッスン。 
      ⭐️旅行に来る前に知っておきたい日本の「文化」「見どころ」「穴場紹介」。
      ⭐️日本食の作り方講座。日本人の食文化ご紹介。
      〜こんなレッスンができます〜
      ⭐️好奇心旺盛(楽しいことが大好きです!)
      ⭐️ネイティブだからできる!発音矯正。
        (簡単な英語を使うことは可能です)
        テキスト「みんなの日本語」「できる日本語」
      ⭐️興味のあるトピックスで語彙力UP!
      あなたのスキルや興味に合わせた内容で楽しく効果的に日本語を学んでもらうようにお手伝いいたします。ぜひ、お気軽にメッセージください🎵

      Why choose Ayumi I.
      "Ayumi sensei prepares great materials for the lessons and comes up with interesting topics for learning and conversations. She is the best!"
      Rob

      Rob

      May 16, 2024

    Why Preply is the best site to learn japanese in South Bend, IN

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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

    South Bend, IN

    $11 / hr

    Average rates for japanese classes in South Bend, IN

    Native/non native speakersPrice

    Native japanese speakers

    $25 / hr

    Non native japanese speakers

    $22 / hr

    The average cost for japanese classes in South Bend, IN 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 South Bend, IN rate their Preply experience
    Jill rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Aug 30, 2023
    Kaori is tutoring our 8 year old son and we've loved the lessons with her so far! She is very energetic and enthusiastic and is great with engaging him and making lessons fun. She also sends follow-up feedback and materials. Our son really looks forward to his weekly lessons with Kaori and we are...
    Brooke rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Aug 30, 2023
    Tomoyo is the best! She is a very knowledgeable and kind teacher who really helps you understand the language. She is always willing to go the extra mile and answers every question I have. I adore her and have fun learning.
    Joe rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Aug 29, 2023
    Very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend! Also his English is good, which is a must if you're a Japanese beginner like me
    Alex rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Aug 29, 2023
    I had been taking lessons with Riho for much of the last year, and I would always look forward to them. One of my weaknesses with Japanese is lacking confidence when speaking, and she does a fantastic job of creating an inviting and upbeat atmosphere while also facilitating proper learning of th...
    Reyn rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Aug 29, 2023
    I'm usually very afraid of speaking Japanese but Tamika san made me feel comfortable enough to keep a conversation in Japanese without switching to English for the whole duration of the lesson! She is a very patient and nice teacher.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How can I master Japanese in South Bend, IN and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 main choices for learning Japanese interactively in South Bend, IN. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your other spource can be local for-profit language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Japanese tutor in South Bend, IN. If flexibility is key, you can compare local South Bend, IN and online Japanese tutors.

    🎟 Is it expensive 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 one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred 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 more affordable Japanese tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and student demand. Real student rating average 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 pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and exams, so research those in advance. With personal Japanese tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For maximum 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. Realistically, 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 everyday phrases, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast 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 level practitioners.

    🤷 How long does it take to learn 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 study. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Japanese or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Japanese out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Japanese classes online.

    🤳 What are my options when choosing the Japanese instructor?

    In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Japanese tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.

    🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?

    Colleges as a rule schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools 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.