Why learn online?
- No travel: learn from home, work or wherever you are
- A native teacher from Japan, wherever you live
- The same teacher, 1-to-1 attention and course as in person
- Keep your lessons going when you travel or move
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
1-to-1
Always the same teacher
Native
Japanese teacher
60 min
Live, on video
All levels
From your first word
How it works
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Book a £1 trial
20 minutes. Meet your teacher. No commitment.
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Choose your pack
5 or 10 one hour lessons. No subscription.
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Start learning
Enjoy the journey of learning Japanese
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.
Conversation
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.
Anime, manga & culture
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.
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.
5 lessons
£190
£38 per lesson
Best value
10 lessons
£360
£36 per lesson
Small steps.
Big progress.
How we choose your tutor
Every lesson is with one of our native Japanese teachers.
A native Japanese speaker
Every tutor is a native speaker from Japan who also speaks English, so you can start with no Japanese at all.
Experienced with adult learners
We look for teachers who have taught Japanese to adults, from complete beginners through to the JLPT.
Chosen for you
We choose your tutor based on your level and goals.
Meet them first
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.
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 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.
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.
20 minutes. Meet your teacher.
Book a £1 trial →