To help you make the most of your study time, 51Թ can set you up with Minneapolis Japanese lessons. As you attempt to learn Japanese, the assistance and support these services offer can help you understand the key concepts and skills you need to know.
Japanese is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world, with over 127 million native speakers, and it is spoken throughout the Japan archipelago. There are many great reasons to learn Japanese. Students at local schools such as South Senior High School or Washburn Senior High School can learn Japanese to fulfill requirements for learning a foreign language before graduation. In the business world, knowing a language like Japanese can open doors to further your career possibilities. Those at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities or a similar school may be able to major in Japanese or take Japanese language courses for elective credit.
What am I able to study during Minneapolis Japanese lessons?
There a number of aspects in the Japanese language that can present significant challenges to the native English speaker. Most obviously, Japanese is written in a completely different script from English. Japanese characters are similar, or in some cases, identical to Chinese characters, with each character representing a particular word or idea. Learning Japanese vocabulary requires memorizing the way each character is formed, its pronunciation, and its meaning independently. This is certainly different from English, which uses letters which stand for particular sounds that are combined to form words. Additionally, Japanese words tend to offer less grammatical data than English words. Japanese nouns do not indicate whether they are singular or plural. Likewise, the Japanese language only has two verb tenses: past and non-past. This means that Japanese sentences do not offer as much concrete information about time as English sentences. Both of these grammatical factors make Japanese a more context-dependent language to understand.
Working to learn a language like Japanese can be easier in a formal context. While formal language learning can require more of a time commitment, it can also help you to use your study time more effectively. With the help of an expert, you can study in a methodical manner by focusing on the best content for your current ability level. Formal language learning can also give you a space in which to practice your conversational abilities. In addition to allowing you to more easily converse with native Japanese speakers, practicing conversations is one of the most effective ways to learn a language. This is because conversations require you to listen and understand the other person, formulate your own response, use proper grammar and vocabulary, and pronounce words correctly in real-time.
How can Minneapolis Japanese lessons help me to learn?
While learning in a Minneapolis Japanese class, you can hear live lectures from a skilled instructor in a virtual classroom. Additionally, you can ask your instructor questions and interact with your classmates in real time. These sorts of interactions are similar to those that take place in a traditional classroom. However, these online classes are far easier to attend. By interacting with your classmates and professor, you can explore the concepts you are learning in greater detail. Your instructor can adapt their teaching to the needs of the group and you can meet with them outside of class for extra help as well. These sessions can be a great chance to practice conversations. There are new classes that start monthly, and you can choose between two or four-week sessions that fit your schedule.
When you work with a Minneapolis Japanese tutor, either in-person or online, you can experience sessions that are focused on your particular needs and situation. You can focus your time on the skills and concepts that are most important for your development. You and your Minneapolis Japanese tutor can seek out resources that suit your learning style as well. Throughout your sessions, you and your Minneapolis Japanese tutor can engage with each other via our Live Learning Platform in ways that deepen your understanding and increase your skills.
How can I register for Minneapolis Japanese lessons?
Our Educational Consultants can work with you to select the best service for you and answer any questions you may have. They can guide you through the registration process and find services that suit your particular needs.
51Թ can get you started with Minneapolis Japanese lessons as you seek to study effectively. If you want to experience the benefits of these services, contact one of our Educational Consultants online or over the phone today.

Chiaki: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...YMCA International school for 3 and a half years. I learned a lot of innovative approaches that were practiced within the IB curriculum at that time, and I must say it helped me to improve my teaching skills greatly. I also learned many things about online educational resources during this time as it was the pandemic period. As described, my past experience shows that I have an extensive career of working in the filed of...
Education & Certification
- Kanagawa University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
- Hamline University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- IB Language B
- Introduction to Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +14 subjects

Danny: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...Danny and I am a graduate from St. Norbert College. While I was there I majored in history and minored in Japanese. I love history because it helps me learn about other cultures and to better help me understand the world that we live in today. When it comes to Japanese, I have always had a fascination with Japan from a young age, starting from learning about the samurai to my passion for video games....
Education & Certification
- Saint Norbert College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- UK A Level
- Languages
- +4 subjects

Michelle: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...of senior standing at Wheaton College majoring in Economics and minoring in Urban Studies. My favorite tutoring experience was with Concordia Language Villages, teaching Japanese every day for a four-week program. Combined with teaching Japanese entirely in the Japanese language, my teaching methods focused on interactive activities and applying learned knowledge through fun games and practicing the content to retain understanding. My teaching philosophy is that while every student is different, requiring unique lesson plans...
Education & Certification
- Wheaton College (Illinois) - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ACT
- Business
- SQL
- +45 subjects

Anna: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...High School, MN and am currently studying data science at UC Berkeley. I also attended Minneapolis Japanese School from 2004-2019 and was raised in a bilingual household. This taught me to speak, read and write Japanese, and I would be happy to tutor students in this language! While I tutor many subjects, I am particularly passionate about math as well as standardized test prep. I studied math on a double-accelerated track throughout middle school and...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Data Processing Technology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +48 subjects

Josh: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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. In Macedonia, for two years, I had the freedom to take calculated and creative risks in the classroom without fear of consequences from colleagues or supervisors, and because of the freedoms I had as an educator, my teaching philosophy is also rooted in...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
- University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ESL/ELL
- Social Studies
- English
- +6 subjects

Heidi L.: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...their learning goals is my goal, too! If you need help with speaking English (conversation, pronunciation, public speaking, accent reduction), academic English (essay writing, advanced grammar/vocabulary), or business English (presentations, industry specific vocabulary, interpersonal/intercultural communication), I am here for you! I have ten years of experience teaching ESL to students of all levels from all over the world. I have a BA in Language and Culture from Metro State Univ., St. Paul, Mn. and Advanced...
Education & Certification
- Metropolitan State University - Bachelor in Arts, Language Arts Teacher Education
- Hamline University - Certificate, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Elementary School Writing
- AP English Literature and Composition
- Reading
- +23 subjects

Amarja: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
I love teaching. I am passionate about Japanese Language. I started learning Japanese Language about 11 years ago and since then I am in love with this beautiful Language. Do you want to learn this language? Come lets know more about Japan and Japanese Language.
Education & Certification
- Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- Savitribai Phule Pune University - Master of Arts, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Test Prep
- ACT
- Phonics
- +3 subjects

Maika: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...of Carleton College, and received my Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics. I have tutored Japanese at elementary and intermediate levels, and also worked as a teaching assistant for linguistics. I plan to continue tutoring and assisting in these fields. I also hope to continue my linguistics and Japanese studies in graduate school in the future. My favorite subject to tutor is linguistics because it is such a relatively new field, and it leaves so...
Education & Certification
- Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English Language Arts Substitute
- Linguistics
- English
- +2 subjects

Nicholas: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
I believe a fundamental understanding of math and science allows students to properly analyze any situation and learn how to obtain solutions. I will work with all my passion and energy to impart fundamental understanding in order to enable students to think critically and solve problems in unique ways.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SAT
- Statistics Graduate Level
- College Chemistry
- +68 subjects

Grace: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test as well. As a teacher, I am committed to ensuring, through differentiation and innovation, that every student is able to learn, regardless of disability, race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or home situation. I believe in going beyond music and language as a science and using them as a medium to teach positive self-image, self expression, and sympathy - skills that are cardinal to a globally interconnected...
Education & Certification
- Minnesota State University Moorhead - Bachelor of Science, Music Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Greek
- +10 subjects

Shin: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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, hearing "Oh, that makes so much more sense now!" from the students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because working with them to find the approach that best caters to their needs feels awesome. As a tutor, I always ensure that...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- 5th Grade Math
- +140 subjects

Rachel: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- German
- Writing
- Summer
- +46 subjects

Paul: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...University at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies, where I studied up to advanced level language courses in Mandarin Chinese as well as minored in Japanese studies. I also have extensive experience working one-to-one with students from my position as a Learning Center Writing Consultant where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with the...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- College English
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- +10 subjects

Sam: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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 me guidance concerning strategies that will improve on their own methods. I enjoy the challenge of finding novel ways to help students make learning easier. Illustrating how these subjects can be fascinating and relevant out in the real world can help ignite...
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Astronomy-Physics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Algebra 2
- College Physics
- Calculus
- +18 subjects

Rebecca: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...an energetic, passionate and inspired educator. Originally from Sunnyvale, CA, I first discovered tutoring while an undergraduate student at the University of California, Irvine, helping international students improve their English skills. As I progressed through undergrad and graduate school, I expanded my tutoring repertoire to include French and Japanese, two languages I have studied extensively, while obtaining my teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- Foreign Language
- +28 subjects

Sarah: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...Eureka Math, or Prentice Hall Math curriculums, and I have developed quite a familiarity with these texts. Though I work with high school students in the classroom, my experience tutoring has predominantly focused on K - 6. With my familiarity with Common Core and Common Core aligned texts and my sincere interest in finding the right "style" of learning for each unique child, I have found great joy and success in working with students in...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Math
- Ecology
- SSAT
- +46 subjects

Zane: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...learns differently. The importance of pedagogy, the practice of teaching, cannot be overstated. It is not enough to share knowledge; knowledge must be communicated. This is the philosophy by which I have tutored and 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....
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Greek
- Foreign Language
- +75 subjects

Joseph: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...tutor. I specialize in the English language, but I also teach Japanese. I believe there are two things more important than any other to learn: critical thought and understanding. The two go hand in hand. Only by understanding something can we engage it critically, and only by thinking critically can we truly understand something. My goal as an instructor is help my students gain these skills. I don't want to just bark, "This is correct....
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SAT
- English
- ACT Writing
- +25 subjects

Kiana: Minneapolis 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
- Elementary School Writing
- Microsoft Office
- +19 subjects

John: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...Master's, I decided to stay in Japan and pursue my career there and found my first job at Japan's largest advertising agency Dentsu. About a year later, I was later recruited to join Dentsu's sister company The Goal which is a fashion advertising agency. I spent about 10 years living in Japan before returning back to the United States. I have an excellent understanding of the Japanese Language as well as the culture, traditions and...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
- Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Graphic Design
- +6 subjects