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Average Cost of Japanese Lessons
The average cost of 60-minute Japanese lessons is $48. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $19 and $93 per hour.
| 30-min | $15 |
$28 average |
$60 |
| 45-min | $16 |
$39 average |
$80 |
| 60-min | $19 |
$48 average |
$93 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute Japanese lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute Japanese lessons are 19% less expensive at $39, and 30-minute lessons cost 42% less at $28.
Curious how much Japanese lessons cost in your area? Do a quick search to get local prices for the best Japanese teachers .
Japanese Lesson Reviews from Students
Students are raving about their Japanese instructors on TakeLessons. Check out some of these recent reviews.
He is always committed and always in time for every lesson. Keeps track on where you are so that you can keep going from there, and you can tell how much he enjoys teaching.
If you are looking for someone who will help you get to the level that you need, he is the one! Trust me, you will love every lesson. Best teacher ever!"
Toshi is a very knowledgeable and personable tutor. Je
I think you have taught me a lot of Japanese. It has made me able to understand the words. Also, when you teach, it is soo fun. You
I've learned alot so far. I also get to use the words sometimes in Karate. It's fun learning how to write the words. Sensei is sometimes funny. He is also kind. I am happy I'm doing classes with sensei Toshi.- from Cameron & Rheya Carr Twins Sibling"
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Asuka U.
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About Asuka U.
Close Become comfortable with daily conversational Japanese. I also offer music lesson in Japanese.
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My high C/C6 came by early December, a couple of weeks after starting with Asuka. Some of this is my voice type, but I believe anyone who works with Asuka will see improvement.
I am taking lessons with a well-regarded pop teacher from the same time period and I've developed almost entirely from Asuka's lessons vs the other teacher, and quickly too with consistent practice. What Asuka teachers carries over to non-classical singing also.
Asuka is not rigid in her approach, thankfully, and she is so nice about the million things beginner singers can correct. I don't feel embarassed singing in front of her because she is non-judgmental.
I did some online lessons when she was traveling, and I got just as much out of them so even if I leave New York I will continue working with her.
About Rosita R.
Close Learning Japanese?As being a composer for short Anime films and having a Japanese backround, I have worked with Japanese companies for many years and trained employees of different companies in not only speaking Japanese but also the business culture. But that is not all my classes are for everybody for those planning a trip to Japan. What's special of my classes is that we learn to have a conversation for different situations every week. You will start talking after your first class! CHECK OUT MY VIDEOS HERE ON TL FOR JAPANESE TIPS!
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About Taro T.
Close I'm a native Japanese speaker educated in leading universities in the United States. I will tailor your lessons to your specific needs for real-life uses. You will receive customized homework such as reading material and speaking practices to start improving your Japanese immediately.
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· ESL · Online
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Kazumasa U.
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About Richard W.
Close O genki desu ka?
Hi, I'm Richard, and I can teach you simple Japanese. I graduated from BYU in Japanese and lived as an LDS Missionary in Tokyo for two years in 2003-2005. I love teaching everything that I know in a simple, understandable way. So I can help you learn the basics faster than you would normally. I know what it's like learning in school where you seem to take forever, and don't get very good. I also know what it's like talking to many people in Japan, and learning very quickly, and knowing the difference. I want to help you learn as efficiently and as quickly as possible. I also have a one hour presentation of the basics of Japanese grammar, that basically covers like the first 2 years of college Japanese classes! No joke, it's a powerpoint presentation I've put together that will really give you the "big picture" with the backwards grammar that we try to understand. Ask me any question, and I'll do my best to help you out! Mata ne!
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About Kazumasa U.
Close I have my own teaching method based on my past experience and research, and I incorporate the use of a textbook into my teachings only as a form of review. Students are able to learn all the basic knowledge and information that they need before even opening up a textbook.
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About Sayaka S.
Close Want to watch japanese anime without English msubtitle? Sing japanese song? I’m here to help you to understand the meaning and also pronounciation! I love anime, I love to sing, and fluent in Japanese. I know the sturggle to learn second/third languages but why not give Yourself a try! It could change your life :) feel free to message me anytime!
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