What you need
- A laptop, tablet or phone with a camera
- A stable internet connection
- Headphones, ideally with a microphone
- A notebook for new words and kanji
Live 1-to-1 lessons by video
Japanese lessons online
Not near one of our towns, or short on time? Have live 1-to-1 Japanese lessons with a native teacher by video on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, from anywhere, with the same teacher every lesson.
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Microsoft Teams
From anywhere
Home, office or on the road
Native tutors
From Japan, teaching in English
60 min
Live, 1-to-1 on video
Materials included
Shared on screen
How online lessons work
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Pick your app
Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, whichever you already use.
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Get your link
Your tutor sends a meeting link before every lesson.
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Learn live
Talk, read and write together, with materials shared on screen.
Prefer to meet in person?
In the North West, the Midlands, Surrey, Yorkshire or the South West, your tutor can come to your home or office instead, or you can mix in-person and online lessons.
Find your townOur courses
Every class is tailored to you, but as an example:
Beginners
Never studied Japanese? Start with hiragana, katakana and the phrases you need to get by in Japan: ordering food, buying a train ticket, asking for directions and chatting with locals.
Intermediate & advanced
Already know the basics, or studied at school or university? Build your kanji, polish your grammar and learn the natural, casual Japanese you won't find in a textbook.
Children & GCSE
Fun lessons for young learners, support for GCSE and A-level Japanese, and help for bilingual children keeping their Japanese going while living in the UK.
Conversation
Not interested in grammar drills? Spend an hour or two a week just speaking Japanese with a native speaker and watch your confidence grow.
JLPT preparation
Structured preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, from N5 to N1, with practice papers, vocabulary and kanji drills.
Business Japanese
Keigo (polite language), meetings, emails and business etiquette for anyone working with Japanese companies or colleagues.
Online lesson prices
Lessons are 1 hour, 1-to-1, with a native teacher, on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams.
Small steps.
Big progress.
Meet some of our online tutors
All our teachers are native speakers from Japan.
Sakura
From Tokyo
Hajimemashite! I'm Sakura from Tokyo. I taught Japanese to adults for six years before moving to the UK, and I love helping complete beginners say their first sentences.
Hana
From Yokohama
Hi, I'm Hana. I studied English literature in Yokohama and now teach Japanese online and in person. My lessons are relaxed and full of everyday conversation.
Emi
From Kyoto
I'm Emi from Kyoto. I specialise in JLPT preparation and kanji, and I enjoy sharing the culture and food of my home city with my students.
Today's Japanese phrase
頑張って
ganbatte
Good luck! / Do your best!
Online lessons: questions
Which video apps do you use?
Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, whichever you prefer. Your tutor sends you a link before each lesson; you don't need an account for Google Meet or Teams, and Zoom works in your browser too.
What do I need for an online lesson?
A laptop, tablet or phone with a camera, a stable internet connection and ideally a pair of headphones. Your tutor shares any lesson materials on screen or sends them to you.
Are online lessons as good as in person?
Yes. You get the same native teacher, the same 1-to-1 attention and the same course, just without the travel. Many students mix both.
How much are online Japanese lessons?
Your first 15-minute trial is £1. After that, a pack of 5 one-hour lessons is £190 (£38 per lesson) and a pack of 10 is £360 (£36 per lesson). There's no subscription.
Where can I learn from?
Anywhere. Lessons are live by video, so all you need is an internet connection, whether you're at home, at work or travelling.
Japanese lessons in person
Start with a £1 trial.
15 minutes. Meet your teacher.
Book a £1 trial →