Japanese Language Lessons
Learn Japanese From Someone Who Learned It Too
Personalized Japanese lessons for learners around the world — built on a teaching approach shaped by studying, researching, and teaching Japanese as a second language.
Whether you’re planning to live in Japan, preparing for the JLPT, building a career that uses Japanese, or simply drawn to the language and culture, your lessons are shaped around your goals — not a fixed textbook path.
Online Worldwide · In-Person in Japan · Private & Small-Group Lessons
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Why Learn Japanese?
A gateway to one of the world’s most distinctive societies and cultures — one you experience directly, not through translation.
Live and Work in Japan With Confidence
Whether you already live in Japan or plan to move here, speaking Japanese opens doors in work, healthcare, daily life, and relationships — and makes everyday situations feel less like a barrier.
Go Beyond Tourism
Travel becomes richer when you can talk with local people, read signs and menus, and find the places guidebooks never mention.
Understand the Culture From the Inside
Language and culture can’t be separated. Through Japanese, customs, etiquette, and ways of thinking that stay invisible to visitors start to make sense.
Open Career Doors
Japanese ability is a real asset in business, technology, research, design, tourism, education, and translation — among many other fields.
Why Learn With Us
Taught by Someone Who Faced the Same Challenges
Your instructor is not a native Japanese speaker. Japanese was learned the way you’re about to learn it — through years of dedicated study, academic research, and daily life in Japan. That means lessons are built from the learner’s perspective, not just native intuition:
- Why certain grammar feels confusing
- Why learners make the mistakes they do
- Which study methods actually move the needle
Academic Background, Practical Teaching
Combining research into Japanese-language teaching with real classroom and private-lesson experience, each course is adapted to the individual student — not taught from a single fixed syllabus.
Meet Your Instructor
Yaser Shahbazi
Japanese Language Teacher, Researcher & Translator
Born in Iran; has been living in Japan for the past 10 years.
Completed a master’s degree at the University of Tehran and pursued doctoral studies at Nagoya University, specializing in Japanese language education. Worked as an instructor at the University of Tehran and at language institutes.
Strives to create enjoyable and engaging lessons that inspire students to discover the joy of learning foreign languages.
JLPT N1 CertifiedLearning Roadmap
Every student’s plan is adjusted to their goals, but most learners move through five stages:
Foundations
Hiragana, katakana, pronunciation, greetings, and self-introduction.
Daily Communication
Essential grammar, everyday vocabulary, listening practice, and basic conversation.
Building Confidence
Longer conversations, authentic reading material, and real-life situations.
Advanced Communication
Business Japanese, academic language, formal speech, and current events.
Independent Japanese
Books, newspapers, research papers, and native media — with no translation safety net.
Lesson Formats
Choose the format that fits your goals, schedule, and location.
| Format | Best For | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| In-Person Private (Japan) | Learners in Japan wanting focused, 1-on-1 instruction | Immediate feedback on pronunciation and listening |
| Online Private (Worldwide) | Learners anywhere, on a flexible schedule | Fully personalized pace via Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc. |
| In-Person Small Group (Japan) | 2+ learners who want conversation practice with peers | Interactive, budget-friendly group learning |
| Online Small Group (Worldwide) | 2–5 learners across different countries | Individual attention within a small international group via Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc. |
Personalized Programs
Every course is planned around the student’s goal. Common programs include:
Life & Everyday Japanese
- Japanese for Living in Japan
- Daily Conversation
- Travel Japanese
Academic & Professional
- Business Japanese
- Japanese for University Students
- Japanese for Researchers / Academic Reading
Culture & Media
- Japanese through Anime, Manga & Drama
- Language and Manners for Integrating into Japanese Society
Exams & Milestones
- JLPT Preparation (N5〜N1)
- Interview & Presentation Preparation
Don’t see your goal listed?
Every program can be customized → Ask during your free consultation.
Teaching Method
Lessons combine several approaches, chosen to fit how you learn best:
- Conversation practice and role-playing real-life situations
- Guided grammar instruction and pronunciation coaching
- Listening training and reading with authentic materials
- Writing exercises, vocabulary building, and cultural context
- Personalized feedback after every lesson
Learning Materials
Depending on level and goals, lessons draw on:
- Basic well-known Japanese language teaching course materials
- NHK Easy News
- Drama, manga, and anime
- Podcasts and YouTube content
- Real-world materials: menus, forms, train announcements, business documents
Programs & Pricing
| Format | Type | Price per Lesson Per Student |
12-Lesson Package 5% OFF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Private | ¥4,000 | ¥45,600 |
| Group | ¥2,500 | ¥28,500 | |
| In-Person | Private | ¥5,500 | ¥62,700 |
| Group | ¥3,500 | ¥39,900 |
- Each lesson is 60 minutes long.
- Lesson fees vary depending on the lesson format, number of participants, and lesson frequency. During your free consultation, we’ll discuss your preferred learning style and provide a personalized quotation based on your needs.
- The fees for in-person lessons are based on lessons held at the classroom designated by us. If you would like lessons at a location of your choice, an additional charge for transportation and travel time will apply in addition to the lesson fee.
Free · No Obligation
Free Consultation
Choosing a language teacher is a real decision — the free consultation lets you make it with confidence, before spending anything.
In about 60 minutes, together you will:
- Talk through your goals and current level
- Get a realistic, personalized study-plan recommendation
- Review course and schedule options
- Ask anything — about Japanese, the lessons, or Japan itself
Frequently Asked Questions
Can complete beginners join?
Yes — lessons run from absolute beginner through advanced levels.
Can I study from outside Japan?
Yes, online lessons are available worldwide.
Can lessons focus on the JLPT?
Yes, preparation is available from N5 through N1.
How much do lessons cost?
See the Programs & Pricing table above, or ask for a personalized quote during your free consultation.
How long does it take to become conversational?
It depends on your starting point and study time, but most learners reach comfortable everyday conversation within the first two roadmap stages — this is discussed honestly during your consultation, not oversold.
Can lessons be customized?
Absolutely — every learning plan is adapted to your goals.
Seasonal & Special Programs
JLPT Intensive Course
A focused, short-term course built around one JLPT level (N5–N1) — structured grammar review, timed practice tests, and exam strategy, for learners who want a clear countdown plan instead of open-ended study.
Speaking Bootcamp
A high-frequency, speaking-only program offered seasonally, designed to help learners break through the “I understand it but can’t say it” plateau with daily or weekly conversation drills and live correction.
Business Japanese Accelerator
Covers keigo (formal/polite speech), email and meeting language, presentations, and workplace etiquette — for people starting a job in Japan or working regularly with Japanese colleagues or clients.
Japanese for New Residents in Japan
A practical onboarding course covering city hall procedures, banking, healthcare, and housing vocabulary alongside essential grammar — built for functional Japanese fast, not exam prep.
Monthly Conversation Club
A recurring, low-pressure group session with a new topic each month. Not a new course commitment — just regular practice to stay sharp.
Start Your Japanese Journey
Every learner’s path is different. Whether you’re taking your first steps in Japanese or working toward advanced fluency, lessons are built around structured guidance, real communication, and a genuine understanding of what it takes to learn this language as a foreigner — because your instructor has done it too.
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