Varsity Tutors can enroll you in Kansas City Japanese lessons. We can enroll students from Park Hill High School, Rockhurst University, and other area schools in Japanese lessons to help them try to increase their understanding. We can also enroll adults who are trying to improve their language education in Japanese lessons. Students face a new set of challenges when trying to learn a language, and they may not receive all of the guidance they need in a typical classroom. Additional resources such as online classes and private instruction can help you reach for your language learning goals.
Since the mid-20th century, no nation other than Japan has used Japanese as a first or a second language. However, there are more than 127 million people that speak Japanese. Knowing Japanese can be beneficial to your professional career, as companies that communicate and work with Japan look for employees who are able to communicate with their foreign colleagues. It can also be helpful to know Japanese if you ever plan to travel to Japan for a vacation. You will be able to better navigate the country and will be able to connect with the Japanese culture on a deeper level.
What Concepts Can Students Learn from Kansas City Japanese Lessons?
Some key concepts that students can learn from Japanese lessons are sentence structure, nouns, verbs, pronunciation, common phrases, and essential vocabulary. When it comes to sentence structure, the only strict rule of word order in Japanese is that verbs must be placed at the ends of sentences, unlike many Indo-European languages. English has a subject-verb-object word order. Japanese has a subject-object-verb word order. For example, the English sentence "I drink coffee" in Japanese would have the word order "I coffee drink." Japanese nouns are not gendered, numbered, and don't have any article aspect.
All of these concepts can be learned from using Japanese lessons. We can get you enrolled in two types of lessons: private instruction and classes. You can choose from online or in-person private instruction. You may decide that you could benefit from using both lesson types to help you reach for your goals. Each type of lesson offers you the opportunity to learn from an expert Japanese speaker.
How Can Kansas City Japanese Lessons Help Me Improve My Understanding?
Whether you choose to enroll in one, or both, of the lesson types, you can benefit from learning with additional resources. Enrolling in a class provides you the ability to interact with your instructor and other students in a virtual classroom setting. When you can see, hear, and speak to your classmates and professional instructor, you have the opportunity to ask questions and collaborate in a supportive group environment. You may also improve your retention of information by helping your classmates learn concepts. One-on-one sessions with your instructor can be scheduled if you are finding certain concepts more challenging.
A Kansas City Japanese tutor can provide you with undivided attention from an experienced Japanese instructor either online or in-person. Private instruction allows for every session to be catered to your individual needs and learning style. Your instructor can learn what style you prefer to use when learning and use the style you like in each section to help you try to improve your understanding. They can also help you identify your areas of opportunity so that you can focus on trying to improve your performance in those areas.
Private instruction and classes provide you the time and environment to focus on learning Japanese. You need to practice your skills on a regular basis in order to understand and learn more quickly. By interacting with a Kansas City Japanese tutor or an instructor in a class, you can practice your skills with the feedback and help of a qualified professional.
Who Can Help Me Enroll in Kansas City Japanese Lessons?
Varsity Tutors can help you enroll in Japanese lessons in Kansas City. Our educational consultants can help you find the lessons that fit your needs. We know that you probably juggle many responsibilities on a daily basis. For example, a student at Staley High School may be juggling family duties, other classwork, and extracurricular obligations on top of trying to learn Japanese. We make it easy to enroll in lessons that fit into busy lifestyles. Classes begin each month and are offered at a variety of times. You can even choose between a 2- or 4-week session. We can connect you with a qualified private instructor in as little as 24 hours, and you can choose a time that suits your schedule to meet with them. Call today to get started!
Justin: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...certificate of global awareness from my semester abroad in Nagoya, Japan. My next goals are to obtain government proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2) and Chinese (TOCFL level 3). I most enjoy teaching languages as they are forms of expression. As a result, I have ample experience writing essays and crafting statements in and outside of the English language. Aside from teaching, I like to travel, play Frisbee with my dog, and delve into technical and...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Study Skills and Organization
- Technology and Coding
- High School Writing
- +17 subjects
Adam: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
Eager to hone my teaching skills prior to entering graduate school to pursue becoming a professor in astrophysics. I offer an individualized approach to a variety of subjects, including math, physics, and standardized test prep. Looking forward to meeting with you!
Education & Certification
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor of Science, Astrophysics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Computer Science Principles
- Python
- ACT English
- +28 subjects
Daniel: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
I am extremely passionate about foreign languages, especially Japanese. I feel strongly that learning foreign languages and cultures is the first step to bringing the world closer together. I learned Japanese with the goal to become native level and I will strive to teach my students the same.
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +9 subjects
Isoko: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
Hi. My name is Isoko. I am a Japanese native speaker living in the United States. I have 10 years of experience as a Japanese translator. I am very happy to help you to learn Japanese. I can work on any levels in Japanese.
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska at Omaha - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
Steven: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...classes would have two sections, one taught in English and another taught in Japanese. Unfortunately, I had to decline, having to return to America for personal reasons. In addition to teaching at a Japanese university, I taught four years at Linden Hall High School and over a year at Daiichi High School. At Linden Hall, I was the International Bachelorette Theory of Knowledge instructor and IB Creativity, Activity, and Service coordinator. At Daiichi, I was...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- IB Psychology
- +5 subjects
Peter: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
Hello! Kansas City was my home growing up, before traveling to the University of Vermont for a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Japanese Studies, with a minor in History. I want to help students get into their own dream schools-- All it takes is the perseverance to study! I can help tutor ACT/SAT prep and all humanities, especially English and History!
Education & Certification
- University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +41 subjects
Marcie: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...one on one lessons, small classes as well as large corporate workshops. Some of my more unique experiences included training a student for a speech contest, learning lines with a Japanese actor for a role in an American film, and developing original curriculum for classes. After 15 years in Japan I returned to the states and earned my MS in Global and International Education through Drexel University. Most recently I have worked as a para...
Education & Certification
- Elmira College - Bachelors, International Studies
- Drexel University - Masters, Global and International Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Other
- Reading
- Homework Support
- +17 subjects
Aidan: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...The most important being the Learning Center (tutoring area), that has allowed me to spread that love to others. I tutored each level of the Japanese program at the university, so I am well equipped in understanding the needs of university level Japanese courses. Outside of school my love of travel has taken me to places like Japan and Korea. In fact I was given the opportunity to study at Seoul National University to expand...
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Greek
- Computer Science
- +57 subjects
Zhaleh: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat with friends, etc. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- 7th Grade Math
- ACT Reading
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +35 subjects
Shin: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...and chemistry. While I enjoy tutoring students in all of the subjects I specialize in, I love tutoring students in physics (specifically, mechanics and waves). Physics is my favorite subject to tutor because while it is more difficult to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry, physics is a very prevalent science, so even by rolling my pencil off of a table, I can easily demonstrate physics concepts to my students. For me,...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Chemistry
- +140 subjects
Brittany: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...in Japanese and linguistics. While languages and language itself are my first love, I enjoy working in a variety of other subjects as well. As a student and a teacher, I prefer working from the fundamentals to memorizing facts; I feel that understanding how and why something works is a more interesting and effective method, and helps nurture critical thinking, an essential life skill. I look forward to helping students work towards reaching their full...
Education & Certification
- Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- PSAT Critical Reading
- Test Prep
- +19 subjects
Sam: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...where I participated in an intensive language and emersion program. During my undergraduate years I tutored students for three semesters and saw how I could gently encourage making the subject “one’s own” in a friendly, supportive way. I’m patient and flexible when it comes to changing my approach based on a student’s particular learning needs. Rather than simply showing my method for solutions, I make note of how students tackle problems, and their thinking gives...
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Astronomy-Physics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- College Physics
- Languages
- Differential Equations
- +18 subjects
Briana: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...am currently pursuing certification as a teacher of mathematics, Japanese, and English literature at the secondary level. I have worked for the last year and a half as a tutor of students grades 4th-12th in math, English, reading skills, study skills, and English and reading ACT prep. My specialty in math is in helping students who struggle with the abstract nature of math to understand why the steps are the way they are, and in...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Math
- Algebra
- Elementary Math
- +16 subjects
Kiana: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
I like literature and performing arts most in life. I tend to incorporate both into classes to blend into textbook work. If you're looking for a more creative approach to language, that's what I provide. I have plenty of books and media that I've used myself to further my own studies.... I believe in going with the flow of nature. One must walk before they can run and crawl before they can walk.... I like to know personal preferences, so a fun personality test will be given.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Test Prep
- Languages
- +19 subjects
Joseph: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really learn something, the learning process has to become more personal. I always try to take a preliminary period with my students why they want to learn or to improve in something. By understanding what they want from tutoring, I can tailor my lessons...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Test Prep
- SAT Writing and Language
- English
- +25 subjects
Rina: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...Washington with a B.A. in International Studies and a minor in Japanese. I studied abroad in Japan at Kobe University's Intercultural Studies department, and also studied broadly while in university, with coursework in mathematics, cultural studies, economics, and business. The subjects I tutor are Japanese and different levels of mathematicsfields that I particularly loveas well as standardized test preparation (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT). I have found that studying becomes more enjoyable and effective when content...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Test Prep
- +51 subjects
Wahala: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at Indiana University Bloomington, majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Psychology and Japanese. I tutor multiple subjects, but I enjoy tutoring Algebra and Japanese the most. I believe that everybody should be able to get the education that they deserve and the attention and help in order for them to achieve that. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing the Guitar, Photography, and playing Badminton.
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- Introduction to Japanese
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- +53 subjects
Desiree: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...English Linguistics and will be graduating in fall 2016. I plan on pursuing my Masters and beyond in graduate studies in both Teaching English as a second language and English Linguistics starting in Fall 2017. My concentration includes methodologies in teaching English, both Modern English Grammar and teaching English to non-native speakers. My GPA within the linguistics program is 3.95 and my overall GPA is 3.8. With full marks in writing and speech as well,...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Linguistics (minor TESOL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Elementary Math
- Languages
- Writing
- +12 subjects
Josh: Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...English as a means to have students think more critically about their own identity, the identities of others, social, cultural, and global issues rather than merely as a subject to read, write, and memorize. My teaching philosophy is centered on encouraging students to use all of their senses in the learning process. I know from professional and personal experiences that experiential learning is critical in order for students to process, retain, and synthesize new information....
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
- University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- English
- ESL/ELL
- +6 subjects
Jasmine : Kansas City Japanese lesson instructor
...quite a few classes just on how to edit properly) and writing and I am well versed in MLA, APA, and Chicago style formats. I hope to be able to impart my knowledge, tips, and tricks with others through this platform. Learning can be interesting when you find the right way to approach something, or find a new way of looking at something. Some of my favorite things to do are read, reorganize my closet...
Education & Certification
- Clark College - Associate in Arts, English
- University of California-San Diego - Certificate, Writing, General
- Portland State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Middle School English
- High School Writing
- World Religions
- +22 subjects