Learning Japanese can be easier when you have access to experienced instructors like the ones handling San Diego Japanese courses provided by Varsity Tutors. Japanese has a different sentence order compared to English and there are many expressions that you cannot translate literally, which may leave you scratching your head in confusion and may slow down your progress. With an expert instructor on your side, you can immediately ask questions and get relevant answers.
Japanese is mainly spoken in the Japanese archipelago, and there no other countries that have used the language as their first or second language. However, if you plan on traveling to Japan or working for a company that does business in Japan, knowing how to speak Japanese can be a really valuable skill. College students from schools like the University of San Diego study Japanese to broaden their skill set and boost their job prospects, while there are also high school students from Torrey Pines High School and San Ysidro High School who learn Japanese because they enjoy consuming Japanese media like anime or manga. No matter what your language goals are, you could have an easier time with your Japanese studies while enrolled in a San Diego Japanese class.
What material will a San Diego Japanese course cover?
You will cover a lot of different topics about Japanese in your class, but more importantly, you will build a good foundation of grammar that can help you speak beautiful Japanese. For students who don't have a background or are total beginners, your San Diego Japanese class will cover the Japanese writing system. Japanese uses three writing systems, namely hiragana, katakana, and kanji. You will need to learn how to write and pronounce each character and practice reading them in simple sentences.
You will also learn essential vocabulary and commonly used fixed expressions in Japanese. These include greetings for daily conversation and situations. As you move up your level, you will learn more expressions for business settings and for speaking with older people, acquaintances, and proper vocabulary and salutations based on social and professional status.
The Japanese language also reflects a lot about its people, so your class may also discuss different topics about Japanese society, arts, and culture.
How will a San Diego Japanese course help me learn?Enrolling in the Japanese course can give you access to knowledgeable Japanese language instructors who can teach you the basics of grammar and sentence structure and even advanced level topics like "Keigo" or honorific language in Japanese. Learning can be easier since you already have an organized curriculum to follow, and your instructor can help you learn each topic thoroughly until you are able to have a good grasp of them.
Even if you already have a background in Japanese, having access to an expert language mentor can have a positive impact on your overall skills and proficiency level. You can review and practice topics you previously learned and add new knowledge through the lessons you will have in class.
The San Diego Japanese class is also conducted online, so it is a big help to those students who want to learn Japanese but don't have the time to commute or can't find a class schedule they can fit into theirs. An online class is live and interactive, which means you can hear, see, ask questions, and participate in language exercises as if you were in a physical classroom. Since your instructor is right with you while studying, you can get instant feedback as well about your Japanese language skills, so your progress can be faster compared to learning on your own.
If you need help on areas that are more challenging, our Japanese course will allow you to request a one-on-one session from your instructor so that you can have personalized and focused attention and address your difficulties faster. This private support is just one of the many benefits you can get from the course that may not be available in a traditional classroom setup.
How can I get signed up?
Since our Japanese courses are offered online, you can make your Japanese studies easier and more convenient. There are many course times to choose from, and you can even take evening classes if you have a jam-packed schedule in the daytime. Call Varsity Tutors if you would like more details about our San Diego Japanese course. Our expert educational consultants are ready to give you more information about how you can get started in the next round of classes.
Mika: San Diego Japanese course instructor
Helping you achieve your academic goals is my top priority. I look forward to working together with you.... To make studying fun and not just a task!... Discuss with them about what challenges they feel they are facing in a given subject.... Teach them study skills and help them to develop good study habits so they can succeed.... With lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement.... Explain it in another way and provide more examples until they understand.
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Public Speaking
- History
- Middle School Reading
- +20 subjects
Xintong: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...tackling the subject. I'd like to share my learning tips I got when I was a student. Besides statistics, I am also interested in tutoring algebra and calculus. I like to encourage students to ask questions to ensure they completely understand the content and could apply to new problems. The sudden moment when the students understand something they've been struggling with is the truly rewarding to me. Outside of tutoring, I like to watch movies,...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Mandarin Chinese
- Foreign Language
- +19 subjects
Ariel: San Diego Japanese course instructor
Teaching English and Japanese has always been something I've always wanted to do. I love pouring my energy into making sure students are doing their best in their academic studies. I am in my last year of college at San Diego State University with a degree in Japanese and a minor in Religious Studies.
Education & Certification
- San Diego State University - Current Undergrad Student, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English
- ESL/ELL
- Languages
- +11 subjects
Tyler: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...gained acceptance. Prior to graduating, I have tutored at a private tutoring company near UC Davis for 2 years. Through this experience, I proven effectiveness in teaching subjects ranging from Elementary math and Common core, to Algebra and Pre-Calculus, as well as Chemistry, Biology, Reading, and Writing. Out of these subjects, I believe that helping students build a strong foundation in Math and Science are most important. When tutoring, I show where these topics come...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Chemistry
- +37 subjects
Miho: San Diego Japanese course instructor
Education & Certification
- Merced College - Associates, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
Fernando: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...and New Media Production from San Diego State, so I am also more than happy to extend my knowledge of effective camera techniques, shot composition, and post-production on both still and motion pictures. I am a strong believer in helping students grow to become autonomous in their studies. It doesn't happen overnight but when it does happen, it will acknowledged and built further upon. I believe in making sessions dynamic and adapt to student's needs...
Education & Certification
- San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, TV, Film and New Media Production
- University of Alcala (Spain) - Master of Arts, Teaching
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Spanish
- Foreign Language
- +34 subjects
Wahala: San Diego Japanese course 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
- Introduction to Japanese
- Greek
- Engineering
- +53 subjects
Max: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...name is Max and I'm currently an M.D. candidate at Columbia University. I have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- High School Level American Literature
- +73 subjects
Sarah: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...the interest of maximizing student learning. While my background is in secondary science education, my passion is in literacy education. I have worked with students from as young as Kindergarten through the college level in reading with fluency and a critical/analytical eye. This has lended me naturally into a writing tutor, allowing me to coach my students into becoming stronger writers. In working with students at the elementary level, I have also had the opportunity...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SSAT- Middle Level
- Elementary School Math
- Study Skills and Organization
- +46 subjects
Cori: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...Materials Science and Engineering with minors in Economics and Japanese. I was a TA for Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism at MIT, and I tutored in math and science in high school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining confidence in yourself when you find...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- SAT Math
- +31 subjects
John: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...at university, I also served as a part-time English teacher at two elementary schools in inner city Pittsburgh. Since college, I have lived and worked as a tutor in New York, Los Angeles, and Barcelona. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Study Skills and Organization
- SAT Math
- +47 subjects
Briana: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...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 helping to improve the student's fluency with math vernacular. Because I come...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Essay Editing
- Middle School Math
- ACT Reading
- +16 subjects
Leea: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...at different paces and with different methods, so many students are left behind in the school system. That is why working with a tutor can be a person's best opportunity for success. I am a trained teacher who will help students succeed! I am certified to teach English, Spanish, Japanese, and Political Science in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Louisiana. I have a Master's Degree in English from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and thirty Master's...
Education & Certification
- Carroll University - Bachelors, International Relations
- Mount Mary College - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Languages
- ACT English
- +32 subjects
Koki: San Diego Japanese course instructor
I recently moved to D.C. after graduating from Brown University with a B.S. in Chemical Biology. While in college, I had the opportunity to become a teaching assistant for both introductory and upper-level biochemistry courses, which I truly enjoyed. By using the insights I have gained through my experience as a teaching assistant, I would love to help students out by facilitating their learning process. I look forward to hearing from and meeting you!
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Biology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Middle School Math
- Anatomy & Physiology
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- +27 subjects
Brittany: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...of 2008, with BAs 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...
Education & Certification
- Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SAT
- SAT Reading
- Elementary Math
- +19 subjects
Zane: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...by which I currently tutor. With 4th grade students and with college-age students, with students in America and with students in Japan, I have helped new ideas and information take root and blossom to the satisfaction of student and tutor alike. I love those moments of recognition as someone internalizes knowledge, when an unfamiliar idea becomes familiar, and the creative ability such moments foster. My aim as a tutor is to understand how my students...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +75 subjects
Branden: San Diego Japanese course instructor
As a versatile engineering graduate, I strive to exemplify in my tutoring the same communication skills, attention to detail, and creative initiative that I developed during my studies. Having learned through past teaching experience that no two students think exactly alike, I facilitate learning by developing methods that cater to a student's personal learning style. I aim to make the learning experience feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity for self-improvement. Outside...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ISEE- Lower Level
- Languages
- Elementary School Math
- +22 subjects
Thomas: San Diego Japanese course instructor
I'm a certified Texas Educator with K-12 teaching experience. Currently, I consult with school districts across Texas seeking to develop credit-recovery programs, virtual schools, and distance learning programs. I'm passionate about helping students set and meet their personal and academic goals under any and all circumstances.
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelor of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SAT Writing and Language
- ESL/ELL
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +16 subjects
Shin: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...Studies (specifically, Japanese). After graduation, I plan on working in the renewable energy sector in either the United States or Japan. From September 2014 through July 2015, I worked as a tutoring specialist for a company. I tutored students ranging in age from 13 to 50, in various subjects such as calculus and chemistry. While I enjoy tutoring students in all of the subjects I specialize in, I love tutoring students in physics (specifically, mechanics...
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
- CLEP Chemistry
- +140 subjects
Dallin: San Diego Japanese course instructor
...the most experience in teaching/tutoring English as a second language and Japanese, though I have tutored in English and writing as well. Right after graduating high school, I lived in Japan for two years as a volunteer, teaching English to the communities I lived in. I taught people anywhere from 5 years old to 65 years old, and I loved every minute of it! I had a great time with all of my students, and...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad Student, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +18 subjects