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

    Do you want to follow online Japanese lessons in Sunnyvale, CA? On Preply you can select from 1703 Japanese teachers near you for private lessons online. With online instead of in-person classes you can follow classes at any moment you want, wherever you are. This way your packed schedule won't be in the way of your language learning evolution. Book online Japanese lessons in Sunnyvale, CA. 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 work, we have the perfect tutor for you. Schedule 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 Yoshiko O.

      $

      28

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      7 years of teaching experience Nice to meet you. I'm Yoshiko
      I have 4 years experience in Thailand, 2 years in Japan and 4 years online.
      The personality is cheerful and light.
      We will guide you by answering the students' wishes.
      People who want to talk in Japanese. Those who wish to prepare for the JLPT exam. Business conversation.

      Why choose Yoshiko O.
      "Yoshikoさん is an awesome teacher. She is cheerful, lively and easy to talk to. She makes everything easy to understand. When I first met her, I could tell she's an experienced teacher. I've been working with her only for a few months, I can say my Japanese (especially my speaking) has improved a lot. You don't have to worry about making mistakes because she'll be there to support you and push you in the right direction. Highly recommended!"
      Chatvadee

      Chatvadee

      March 5, 2024

    • Tutor japanese 悠 若.

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      For Conversation I couldnt speak English ni French 4 years ago! But i practiced a lot so that i can speak them!
      I have only few experience of teaching Japanese as a volunteer.
      My classes are for focusing on speaking (oral )so if you want to know about the grammar or details of that, it isn't suitable to choose me !!,,,,I cannot teach about Japanese grammar.

      Why choose 悠 若.
      "She's so sweet and kind. It was a pleasure to learn expressions and how to introduce myself with her ! 😊 "
      Mathilde

      Mathilde

      April 26, 2023

    • Tutor japanese Haruka K.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

        Speaks

      ビジネスに使える日本語をしっかり伝授! 気軽(きがる)にメッセージを送(おく)ってください。
      埼玉(さいたま)で生(う)まれ育(そだ)ち、東京(とうきょう)、長野(ながの)、大阪(おおさか)で働(はたら)いていました。私(わたし)は日本人(にほんじん)で、標準語(ひょうじゅんご)を話(はな)します。
      日本語(にほんご)の基本(きほん)からビジネス日本語(にほんご)まで優(やさ)しく教(おし)えます!
      日本の企業(にほんのきぎょう)で営業(えいぎょう)として4年(ねん)、国立大学(こくりつだいがく)で教授(きょうじゅ)の秘書(ひしょ)として5年(ねん)働(はたら)いていました。

      Why choose Haruka K.
      "Haruka-san is very patient and makes learning Japanese fun! I can't wait to meet with her again :)"
      jackie

      jackie

      September 1, 2023

    • Tutor japanese Kaito M.

      $

      28

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

        Speaks

      Traveler in🇯🇵 with DIY RV🚛 2⃣Lesson start!🚀
      ⭐mainly we gonna have many conversation!
      ⭐make many mistake, and speak Japanese!

      🔥🔥🔥Pronunciation🔥🔥🔥
      Speak like a Native Japanese!
      🧑‍🎤We can practice geminate consonant・sound repellency and so on!
      🧑‍🎤Read sentences and practice proper accent!

      Why choose Kaito M.
      "kaito is a wonderful teacher! looking forward to more classes with him ⭐️🌟"
      Maddison

      Maddison

      January 15, 2021

    • Tutor japanese まりあ 大.

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

        Speaks

      have 2 years of teaching experience. I got my teaching license at university! *About the first lesson

      *About the class

      ・We will ask you about your current level of Japanese.


      Learning about the world is fun^^
      My hobbies are singing (especially jazz!) and playing the piano.
      A life with your passion is very enjoyable.
      What is your favorite thing? Please let me know.

      Why choose まりあ 大.
      "I have been learning with Maria for nearly a month now and she has been a great tutor. She is very friendly and cheerful inside of lessons and when communicating outside of lessons. Maria is always happy to answer questions that come up during lessons and takes time to give a considerate and well thought out answers. Within a short amount of time, my confidence in attempting to speak and understand Japanese has improved greatly and it’s all thanks to Maria. I am looking forward to more lessons with you Maria!"
      kyle

      kyle

      February 3, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Naoko M.

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

        Speaks
      +7

      Certified Japanese teacher with 5 years of experience:Beginners, Business Japanese, Cultural Topics - Japanese for business
      - people who use Japanese on business scene with reading, writing and conversation.
      - Key phrase and conversation for nursing and care worker(Kaigo) *I’m also a qualified care worker.

      My lesson’s goal is to make learning a language enjoyable and tailored to you.

      Why choose Naoko M.
      "First trial lesson was great! Naoko had a great interaction with my 11 y.o son. We will continue together to reach our goals! "
      Mona Daniela

      Mona Daniela

      May 17, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Komei H.
      Super Tutor

      $

      16

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

        Speaks

      Laid-back and patient Japanese teacher with 6 years of teaching experience I have experience teaching many subjects including Japanese, English, and mathematics.

      I have 6 years of teaching at a cram school. I have lived in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada and I studied a little bit of Italian and French at school. Even if you don't feel confident about your Japanese yet, please don't hesitate to contact me, as I am a very laid-back and patient teacher.

      Why choose Komei H.
      "I highly recommend you book with Komei. I’ve been learning Japanese for a little over two months and I’ve made such progress! He is kind, patient and will work around your strengths and needs. "
      Faduma

      Faduma

      April 20, 2024

    • Tutor japanese 加奈 松.

      $

      14

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      Instructor who can speak English I would like to respond if you can tell me what kind of form you want to study in the trial lesson. Example) Everyday conversation, wanting to learn with N300 textbooks, etc.

      🌷It will be centered around conversational lessons.
      You can also use textbook, so please tell me in advance a photo of the textbook or the page you want to study.

      Why choose 加奈 松.
      "Kana is a great teacher! She is very friendly, polite and explains very well. I enjoy my lessons with her a lot and I highly recommend her. "
      Benedikt

      Benedikt

      August 6, 2022

    • Tutor japanese けん 小.

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

        Speaks

      Creative native Japanese Speaker who teaches writing conversation and culture kindly If you are interested in grammar, you can also send short message
      in the Japanese language to introduce yourself.
      It would take time, but I may make it correct briefly
      and reply to you if it make me to feel like doing so.

      I am looking forward to seeing you^^

      Why choose けん 小.
      "けん is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He's very patient, and his classes are very interesting. I can learn a lot with him."
      Rafaella

      Rafaella

      January 23, 2022

    • Tutor japanese Saya T.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

      Time zone: Sunnyvale, CA

        Speaks

      Let’s learn Japanese together! Fun lesson for all levels We can use textbook that you like, (even if I don't have the one you have, I would love to get it! )
      And of course, we can have lesson without one!
      Tell me your goal and what you would like to improve in Japanese, and I will do my best to give you the best lesson!

      Why choose Saya T.
      "I am beyond lucky to have found Saya as a tutor! From the beginning she has been taking all of my needs and questions into consideration and creating a great space to learn. Her English is very good, which makes the base level understanding very easy but most importantly, she's a funny, kind hearted person who will help you grow during your language journey. I can't recommend her enough!"
      Honorata

      Honorata

      August 7, 2020

    Why Preply is the best site to learn japanese in Sunnyvale, 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

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $19 / hr

    Average rates for japanese classes in Sunnyvale, CA

    Native/non native speakersPrice

    Native japanese speakers

    $25 / hr

    Non native japanese speakers

    $24 / hr

    The average cost for japanese classes in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, CA rate their Preply experience
    Emy rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Dec 9, 2023
    Ikko san is very diligent and very kind! I am motivated to learn japanese with him because he is patient and fun to talk to. He is also very open to suggestions when I ask him to use a different material or improve something. I am happy to be his student :)
    Andrus rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Dec 9, 2023
    I am learning the language with Roman from scratch. The classes are interesting, and the exercises noticeably expand my vocabulary and pronunciation skills.
    Matt rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Dec 9, 2023
    Miku Senei is really professional teacher. I find her two weeks before my N5 exam and she guide me for all the grammer and listening skills. Its amazing I find I have much confident to take the exam in such short period of time. Thank you the patience and time.
    Bella 😍 rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Dec 8, 2023
    Haru-san is very nice and sweet! And by the time you leave the class, you feel like you can walk up to a Japanese person and start conversing with them in their native language (even though you probably can’t, but that’s what it feels like). Anyways, I recommend her because you will learn a lot o...
    chaimaa rated · Japanese tutor.
    5.0Dec 8, 2023
    My Japanese teacher is great. In a few months, I've learned a lot. His classes are clear, organized and he makes learning fun and easy. He speaks perfect English, so no issues there. He also shares cool stuff about Japan and its culture, making the lessons more interesting. I appreciate his dedic...

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four key opportunities for learning Japanese interactively in Sunnyvale, CA. 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd possibility can be local private language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can opt for a private Japanese tutor in Sunnyvale, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Sunnyvale, CA and online Japanese tutors.

    🎟 Is it affordable to learn Japanese and how much should Japanese tutors ask?

    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 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language academies and individual Japanese tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Japanese tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews 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 prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load 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 better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.

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

    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 five hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, speak on some level, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Japanese. After attaining 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 study. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of Japanese or knowledge of 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 television, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more 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.

    🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Japanese teacher?

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

    🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?

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