Japanese Koya
Private Japanese classes in Alderley Edge, with a native teacher who knows North West England and follows your progress lesson by lesson. Meet in person at home or at work, or learn online, whichever fits your week.
In Alderley Edge or by video
From Japan, teaching in English
Beginners to advanced
Nothing extra to buy
Your tutor comes to you anywhere in Alderley Edge, or meets you somewhere convenient such as a café. Lessons fit around your week, including evenings after work, and suit adult learners at every level, from complete beginners to conversation practice.
Busy, travelling or snowed in? Have the same 1-to-1 lessons with the same teacher on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, wherever you are.
About online lessonsEvery class is tailored to you in Alderley Edge, but as an example:
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.
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.
Know the basics but want to speak with more confidence? Spend an hour or two a week just talking with a native speaker. Conversation skills take some groundwork first, so if you're new to Japanese, start with our beginners course and build up to it.
Learn through the shows, manga and music you love: read real pages, pick up the casual speech you hear on screen, and understand the culture behind it.
Structured preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, from N5 to N1, with practice papers, vocabulary and kanji drills.
Keigo (polite language), meetings, emails and business etiquette for anyone working with Japanese companies or colleagues.
Lessons are 1 hour, 1-to-1, with a native teacher, at your home in Alderley Edge or online.
£190
£38 per lesson
£360
£36 per lesson
Small steps.
Big progress.
Every lesson is with one of our native Japanese teachers.
Every tutor is a native speaker from Japan who also speaks English, so you can start with no Japanese at all.
We look for teachers who have taught Japanese to adults, from complete beginners through to the JLPT.
We choose your tutor based on your level and goals, and where in Alderley Edge you'd like to meet.
Your £1 trial is the chance to meet your tutor and check you get on. If it isn't the right fit, we'll find you someone else.
Today's Japanese phrase
一期一会
ichi-go ichi-e
"One time, one meeting": treasure every encounter.
Yes. Your tutor can come to your home or office in Alderley Edge, or meet you somewhere convenient such as a café. If you'd rather not meet in person, every lesson can also be taught online.
Yes. We only work with native speakers from Japan. Lessons are initially taught in English, so you don't need any Japanese to start.
Your first 20-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.
Yes. Your tutor can prepare you for any level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, from N5 to N1, with practice papers and kanji drills.
20 minutes. Meet your teacher.
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