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
...Paraguay, Argentina, Canada and Australia. I attended different school systems where English or Japanese was not the first language. There I learned how to communicate with students from different backgrounds by exploring how I could adapt myself in the multi-cultural environment and this experience, in addition to the varying cultural exposure, has set me a goal to become a language teacher. Since then, I have been teaching ESL and Japanese at various countries and so...
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
- Introduction to Japanese
- IB Language ab initio
- IB Language B
- +14 subjects

Danny: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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. One of my plans in life is to hopefully become some sort of professor or historian of some type. While in college,...
Education & Certification
- Saint Norbert College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- UK A Level
- Music
- +4 subjects

Michelle: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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 and teaching styles, everyone can greatly improve with some guided effort. Encouragement goes a long way! Outside of tutoring and school, my hobbies...
Education & Certification
- Wheaton College (Illinois) - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ACT English
- Calculus
- Middle School Math
- +45 subjects

Anna: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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 high school, covering math from algebra to multivariable calculus. Aside from teaching academic subjects, I am also trained in playing the piano...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Data Processing Technology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- Mandarin Chinese
- +48 subjects

Josh: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...and materials as well as find value in the learning process itself. It is my goal to create student-centered classes that give all students multiple opportunities to develop their creativity and communication, leadership, and management skills that will be necessary throughout their lives. As an educator who spent 10 years teaching English as a foreign language in Japan and Macedonia, it is my goal to teach English as a means to have students think more...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
- University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- ESL/ELL
- History
- Social Studies
- +6 subjects

Heidi L.: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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 TEFL Certification from Hamline University, St....
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
- High School English
- Elementary School Reading
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +22 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
- Phonics
- Test Prep
- ACT English
- +3 subjects

Maika: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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 many opportunities for learning for both the tutee and the tutor. I believe teaching and tutoring plays a large role in shaping...
Education & Certification
- Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- English
- Languages

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
- High School Science
- High School Chemistry
- Science
- +68 subjects

Grace: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...music. Through my college education, I have gained valuable experience teaching general music, conducting choir rehearsals and performances, and providing individual voice lessons to students of all ages. Outside of classes, I also directed a local children's choir, provided voice lessons, and volunteered to direct the music for a collegiate musical. Some of my most fulfilling memories are from individual voice lessons. I enjoy working one-on-one with students to overcome obstacles related to self-esteem and...
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
...concentration in Sustainability and Energy, and I am minoring in East Asian Studies (specifically, Japanese). After graduation, I plan on working in the renewable energy sector in either the United States or Japan. From September 2014 through July 2015, I worked as a tutoring specialist for a company. I tutored students ranging in age from 13 to 50, in various subjects such as calculus and chemistry. While I enjoy tutoring students in all of the...
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
- Pre-Calculus
- +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
- Other
- History
- +46 subjects

Paul: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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 achievements you have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student work towards a common goal of academic...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Languages
- +10 subjects

Sam: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...towards math and came to appreciate it as a language all of its own. Awareness of math as an invaluable tool came to me later, after I’d developed a strong interest in physics and astronomy, fields that rely on math heavily. I’ve also taken the time to nurture my passion for the Japanese language and culture. During college, I spent two semesters in Kyoto, Japan, where I participated in an intensive language and emersion program....
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Astronomy-Physics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Calculus
- Calculus 3
- Algebra 2
- +18 subjects

Rebecca: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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 two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your...
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
...at Brandeis University and received a B.S. in Biology, and B.A. in International & Global Studies. I conducted my graduate studies at Fordham University and received an M.S. in Secondary Science Education. I am currently certified in New York State for Biology 7 - 12 and am pursuing a secondary certification in SPED 7 - 12. My approach to tutoring is simple: learning does not come easily if it cannot be made digestible. In this...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Social Sciences
- Languages
- Reading
- +46 subjects

Zane: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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. I love those moments of recognition as someone internalizes knowledge, when an unfamiliar idea becomes familiar, and the creative ability such moments...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +75 subjects

Joseph: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...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. End of discussion." I want my students to know why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Essay Editing
- Comparative Literature
- Other
- +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
- Test Prep
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- +19 subjects

John: Minneapolis Japanese lesson instructor
...and Japanese Language and Literature. During my freshman year I was awarded a summer scholarship to study aboard in Tokyo, Japan at ICU. This experience sparked my interest in studying and living abroad in Tokyo, so upon returning after summer abroad I enrolled in another year long study abroad program at Meiji University. After finishing my undergrad, I returned to Tokyo where eI went on to advance my studies by enrolling in a Master's program...
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
- Technology and Coding
- +6 subjects