Our Tutors
Mai
Konnichiwa! My name is Mai. I’m an experienced and friendly Japanese tutor. Teaching the Japanese language is my passion, and I enjoy communicating with people from all over the world! What are your favorite Japanese dishes? Where in Japan do you want to go? Talk to me in the classroom. See you soon.
Yuki
Hi there! My name is Yuki. I was born and raised in a western Japanese prefecture of Nagasaki until I was eighteen, after which I lived in some cities. I now live in Tokyo. I met a lot of people who liked Japan and were studying Japanese while I was in Australia, which got me into teaching it! I’m a big fan of “Attack on Titan”! Please let me know if you’re an anime fan too :)
Hana
Hello, I grew up in both Los Angeles and Tokyo and now live in Boston. I’d love to spend my weekend gardening, cooking, and visiting museums. I love Japanese art crafts, particularly Arita ceramics and Ukiyoe, Japanese wooden prints. I am also a big fan of traditional and modern Japanese architecture. Nice to meet you!
Our Lesson Materials
Manga
Put your acquired grammar skills to the test by reading real Japanese manga!
Grammar and Conversation
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"The lessons were really nice to go through and having to speak through them was really refreshing for me compared to just doing duolingo."
Japanese level: Beginner, 20s in United States
"I think the learning material is very efficient and easy to understand. One very outstanding point is that the lesson touch on cultural information and also practical usage learning."
Japanese level: Pre-intermediate, 20s in Hong Kong
"I like that the lessons offer such a good mix of culture, vocabulary, grammar, etc. They cover so many topics at once."
Japanese level: Advanced, 60s in United States
Features of gokigen japanese
1-on-1 50 minute online lessons
You have the flexibility to book and participate in lessons at your convenience.
Exceptional native tutors
Tutors are proficient in both Japanese and English to teach authentic Japanese.
Comprehensive learning materials
Our learning materials cover fundamental grammar, conversation, and culture.
Our monthly subscription plan
Price per month
$119
Lesson style
Online 1on1
Lesson time
50min
Number of lessons
4 lessons
*You can purchase an additional lesson ticket for $29.90.
Your experience in gokigen japanese
Learn Japanese effectively
You can use many helpful tools, such as lesson materials, homework, and pre-study videos.
Explore living language and culture
You can learn from our original lesson materials that explain the fascinating culture and real Japanese.
Enjoy comfortable lessons
You can find the ideal tutors for you, friendly and fluent in English.
Solve your questions in lessons
You can enjoy online 1-on-1 lessons and ask your tutor questions anytime in the lesson.
Our Advisors
Japanese Language Education Advisor
Natsumi Hayashi
Japanese Instructor, Asian Studies Program,Knox College, Illinois, U.S.A.
Japanese language educator with over 15 years of experience in higher education and curriculum development. Her teaching experience includes Japanese language instruction at Knox College and Valdosta State University. She has a strong background in cultural programming, instructional design, and Japanese language education. Education: M.A. in Japanese (Pedagogy), Florida State University. Certification: Passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test. Completed the 420-hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Course.
Japanese Language and Culture Advisor
Chihiro Hanami
Former Japanese Lecturer, Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Pennsylvania.
Japanese native and language educator with about 10 years of experience teaching and developing courses and materials. She studied and taught in 5 different countries. Her most recent teaching role was at University of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Other than teaching all levels of Japanese in various settings from personal tutoring to college courses, she also has experience writing articles about Japanese language and culture and teaching English. Education: M.A. in Japanese pedagogy, Purdue University. B.A from the school of Japanese language and culture, Tsukuba University.
Frequently asked questions
What is a trial lesson?
Once you have created an account, you will be able to book a trial lesson. This is an opportunity for you to explore the Japanese learning experience we offer - finding a tutor, booking a lesson, and meeting your tutor. A trial lesson is a 50-minute 1-on-1 lesson for $5.
Who teaches at gokigen japanese?
Our tutors are all native speakers of Japanese, but they have an excellent command of English as well. They are hand-selected tutors with solid backgrounds who have passed our screening process and training. Some of them also have relevant professional and academic qualifications, training or Japanese teaching experience elsewhere.
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