51Թ can get you started in Washington DC Japanese lessons that suit a variety of situations. Regardless of your needs, these services can help you use your study time effectively. By providing you with robust instruction and opportunities to improve your knowledge and skills, we can help you maximize your Japanese study.
Japanese has over 125 million speakers. It's only widely spoken in Japan, but it is a great language to know. If you need to fulfill a foreign language requirement to graduate from a local school like Woodrow Wilson High School or Columbia Heights Education Campus, learning Japanese is a great way to do that. Because of the globalized nature of the modern business world, knowing a language like Japanese can lead to greater career opportunities. If you are majoring in Japanese at Georgetown University, receiving extra study assistance could help you to improve your studies.
What can I learn about during Washington DC Japanese lessons?
Japanese functions as a language very differently than English. English has a number of verb tenses that help the language communicate about time very precisely. However, in Japanese, there are only two verb tenses: past and non-past. Japanese words are represented by a single character that stands for the entire word. Almost no Japanese words are able to be changed to reflect different grammatical uses. There are few ways to indicate whether a noun is singular or plural. In Japanese word order, the verb must be the last word in the sentence, but there are no other specific rules. All of these factors mean that English speakers studying Japanese must master a variety of new skills and concepts. Because each word has its own character, studying vocabulary is much more difficult. Rather than learning to read a fixed number of letters to decipher words, you must memorize thousands of characters and know how to write them. Knowing how to effectively use context is an essential aspect of understanding a language that offers less concrete grammatical information than many others.
Studying a language like Japanese can be easier if it is done in a structured context. Working with an expert in the language can help you to know which parts to study first and how to build off of that foundation. Additionally, formal language learning can help you to develop good habits from the beginning of your study. These sorts of environments can also offer great opportunities to practice your conversational abilities. Holding conversations in a foreign language is one of the most effective ways to deepen your understanding. This is because conversations require you to navigate a number of skills and topics in real-time.
How can Washington DC Japanese lessons help me to study effectively?
Studying in a Washington DC Japanese class gives you the opportunity to learn from an expert instructor alongside other students. You and your classmates can listen to lectures from your instructor, and you can ask questions that help you to clarify your understanding of the material. There are also opportunities for live class discussions, and in the virtual classroom, you can interact with your instructor and classmates in most of the same ways as in a traditional classroom. Whether by practicing vocabulary, taking part in conversations in Japanese, or learning how to navigate Japanese grammar effectively, these classes are a great learning opportunity. There are new classes that begin every month, and you can choose between two or four-week sessions that fit your schedule.
You can work with a Washington DC Japanese tutor online or in-person. You and your Washington DC Japanese tutor can make a study plan that accommodates your particular goals and situation. Additionally, you are able to seek out materials that fit your particular learning style. You and your Washington DC Japanese tutor can have practice conversations and interact via our Live Learning Platform. The level of personalization that these sessions allow is difficult to find in other learning environments, and it can help you to study to the best of your ability.
What can I do to sign up for Washington DC Japanese lessons?
Our Educational Consultants can help you to sign up for the service that fits your needs. They can answer your questions and guide you through the registration process online or over the phone.
If you want to make the most of your Japanese language study efforts, 51Թ can set you up with Washington DC Japanese lessons. These services offer flexibility and excellent learning opportunities. Contact an Educational Consultant today to get started.

Shelby: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...I also spent a year and a half teaching English conversation and writing to high school students in Japan. I have a passion for science education and am currently working to understand and improve the way science is taught in American schools. I place a high value on education and believe that in order to get the most out of it, students should be challenged and take full advantage of all of their educational resources....
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- College Biology
- High School Biology
- +35 subjects

Koki: Washington Japanese lesson 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
- MCAT
- Test Prep
- Organic Chemistry
- +27 subjects

Yukiho: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...Kyoto, Japan. After completing my degree, I moved to the U.S., and taught Japanese at universities. I also taught content classes in Japanese to elementary school kids (1st and 5th grades) at a Japanese language school. I also have experience teaching Japanese to high school students in a summer program in Virginia. After a few years of teaching Japanese, I went back to school to learn more about applied linguistics and teaching. While I was...
Education & Certification
- Ryukoku University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Idaho - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- English
- +2 subjects

Joshua: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...have been fascinated by science and the way the world works. My brother and I watched videos on astronomy, wildlife, weather, and much more. At University I chose to continue this passion by majoring in physics. As my family is well aware, I love annoying them with random facts about physical reality, or explaining how a physical phenomenon works. The joy of doing this translated into tutoring others in their studies. I have tutored and...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- High School Physics
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- +19 subjects

Kanon: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
My name is Kanon. I was born and raised in Japan and lived there for 26 years. Before joining 51Թ, I taught various subjects including Japanese and I discovered that I enjoyed teaching as I get to learn new things from learners as well in each lesson. I am excited to meet anybody who is passionate to either learn the basic-to-advanced level Japanese or who are looking to practice real conversation in Japanese!
Education & Certification
- Soka University of America - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages

Branden: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...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 of tutoring, I indulge my addiction...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Essay Editing
- Middle School Reading
- ISEE- Lower Level
- +22 subjects

Miyuki: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...I was born and raised in Japan. After attending Meiji Gakuin University in Japan, I moved to the United States. I am able to speak, read and write both Japanese and English. I have two young sons, and I have taught them how to speak and write in both English and Japanese--they are bilingual. I am easy going, friendly and very patient. I change my tutoring style to match the needs of the student.... It is fun to learn.
Education & Certification
- Meiji gakuin university - Associates, International affairs
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Test Prep
- Languages
- TOEFL

Aileen: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!
Education & Certification
- Zhongshan University University of Hawaii-Manoa - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Universite de Neuchatel Universitat Bern Switzerland London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art - Doctor of Education, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Latin
- German
- Russian
- +170 subjects

Ariel: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...You can call me either Ariel or Ms. Hampton. I have a BA in Japanese and Asian Studies. While in college, I was selected to be a Japanese Tutor and it was a great experience for me and those I tutored. I am here to be a resource to help you study Japanese! Japanese can be difficult to learn, but it will become a great asset to you and for your current/future career!
Education & Certification
- Elizabethtown College - Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages

Carla: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...Mary 11'. My B.A. is in Linguistics and teaching English to speakers of other languages. I am a passionate teacher and very attentive to my student's learning needs. I have instructed college courses in ESL, TOEFL IBT prep, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening & speaking and writing/grammar. I have additional experience tutoring academic subjects such as elementary math, reading, writing and sol test prep. I have experience teaching and tutoring learners of all ages and of all...
Education & Certification
- College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Linguistics/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languges
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ESL/ELL
- TOEFL
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- +25 subjects

Aram Theriault: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...of Massachusetts, Amherst, and being half Japanese, I've woven my life between two diverse cultures. With a lifelong immersion in the Japanese language and a year in Japan this past year, I've come to appreciate the power of language and cultural exchange firsthand. Growing up in a multicultural home laid the foundation, but my time in Japan deepened my understanding, not just linguistically, but culturally. Now, armed with this unique perspective, I'm eager to contribute...
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Test Prep
- UK A Level
- UK A Level Japanese

Abby: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...for the strengths in students and using those strengths to help them improve upon the areas they are not so confident in. For example, it can be as simple as providing positive feedback in addition to areas that they need to improve in. If you put yourself in the shoes of the student , it could be very frustrating for them to only hear about things that they did wrong and difficult to take feedback...
Education & Certification
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- National Louis University - Masters, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Other
- +30 subjects

Rishab: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...and sixth graders. I truly enjoyed the experience and I hope I can help more people as a Varsity Tutor. I have been studying Spanish and Japanese since middle school and I have studied in Japan as well. I believe that learning another language helps open many possibilities such as being able to meet different kinds of people and work for the government as a translator/interpreter. I will do my best to make sure that...
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Spanish 2
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
- +11 subjects

Marjorie: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...also tutored ESL in college and after my time in South Korea. I have experience tutoring math and reading PARCC assessment prep for elementary and middle school. My bread and butter is phonics. I honed many of my public speaking skills as a past member of the local Japanese-English Toastmasters club, a conference speaker at AdieCon 2021, and many presentations for work, study, and church. My goal as a tutor is to help you enjoy...
Education & Certification
- Andrews University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- French
- JavaScript
- +23 subjects

Jonah: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...think traveling is a great way to both discover new places and reflect on where I'm from, and skiing speaks for itself whether in California, Japan, Austria, or Switzerland. Of course, I can't be on the road all the time, so for the 95% of the time that I'm at home I enjoy crossword puzzles, music, watching sports (especially the Lakers and the Packers), and finding cheap and tasty food all over the city.
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History of Science
- Johns Hopkins SAIS - Master of Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Italian
- Spanish
- Spanish 3
- +69 subjects

Julian: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...of Southern California and I'm extremely passionate about helping students gain confidence in their reading and writing skills. I tutor reading and writing (at an elementary school and ESL level), and I also teach the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. I am a native English speaker and have received in A's in all of my college-level writing classes thus far. Every student has different strengths and learning styles, so I always welcome any...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +27 subjects

Cynthia: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...Princeton University, home for the summer in the Philadelphia area. I was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs,...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- French
- +72 subjects

Meagan: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...the Johns Hopkins University and have been tutoring juniors and peers over the last 4 years. I am a double major in chemistry and creative writing which helps me explore my passions of writing and science equally. I have years of experience tutoring math and English, but enjoy learning about all subjects and disciplines. I am firm believer that the best way to easiest way to learn something is to learn to enjoy and it,...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Chemistry
- High School Writing
- High School English
- +92 subjects

Arafat: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...Commonwealth University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences with double minors in Spanish and Chemistry. I tutored various subjects all four years in college, specializing in all Sciences and Spanish. In my experience tutoring these subjects, my goal has always been to explain to my students why you get to your answers rather than how you get there. For each student I tutor, I do my best to tailor my planning and...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Medicine
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- College Physics
- High School Physics
- +16 subjects

Nozomi: Washington Japanese lesson instructor
...to study intensively for the college entrance exams. It was a lot of fun and rewarding to teach when I received positive feedback from my students and their parents, and saw the students enjoy learning. I am really happy to see them overcome their area of weakness and gradually gain confidence! I worked as a translator and interpreter at a Japanese NPO, a Japanese heavy industrial company, and a patent law firm in Washington DC....
Education & Certification
- Keio University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Other
- +2 subjects