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Can you teach yourself Japanese?

The short answer is yes, it is possible to learn Japanese yourself without spending a dime. There are almost certainly quite a few people right at this moment struggling along at learning Japanese, ticking along most days, some days not getting anything done. However, there is certainly enough online material to get a solid foundation in any language nowadays. Japanese is no different and in fact, we are living in a world that has a massive amount of Japanese content in the form of mangas and animes. Now, it has to be said that this material isn’t the best for learning Japanese as it isn’t the day-to-day spoken language, rather it is an exaggerated version for entertainment. That doesn’t mean it isn’t a valuable resource but just don’t go to Japan expecting anime language. Apps like Duolingo are excellent resources for self-learning but also books and online articles can be useful too.  However, the process of self-teaching can be slow, and difficult and can enforce bad habits from the beginning. One of the best ways to learn Japanese is with Japanese lessons from a native speaker.

What do Japanese tutors do?

A Japanese tutor does a few things really well. The focus when it comes to tutoring is also quality over quantity. Many students like to combine their studies/self-teaching with weekly Japanese lessons. These lessons differ from tutor to tutor and your own goals but largely speaking you can expect a motivational and disciplined environment where you can get a lot of work done. Tutors and private Japanese lessons also provide an environment where it is easy to ask questions to an expert. Japanese tutors also provide unique situations for conversation. Private lessons with a human one-on-one mean that a personal and deeper connection gets to be made. This in turn means you’ll get to be a lot more comfortable and productive! Moreover, lessons can become a lot more enjoyable which can motivate you to keep learning and improving! This is just some of the stuff Japanese tutors can do for you.

Where do I start Japanese lessons?

This is one of the trickier questions to answer as it will change from person to person but if you’re a complete beginner and you don’t want to start the tedious journey yourself, it might be worth taking a look at what Superprof has to offer! Japanese lessons can be quite difficult to find, especially if you have to scour the internet to find them. How can you be sure what is high quality or that you’re getting your money's worth? Superprof allows you to easily find qualified, experienced and potentially even native Japanese speakers from all around the world. Whatever type of Japanese lessons you're looking for, you’ll be able to find some from the massive online repository that Superprof offers. More than that, Superprof provides a multitude of tools to find the tutor of your dreams! In this manner, it should be easy to find out where to take online Japanese classes, you can even specify a location if you want to have some in-person lessons near you.

How much do Japanese lessons cost?

Japanese classes are priced by the tutor providing them. This means the more tutors that teach the subject, the larger range in prices. For this reason and more, you will find Japanese lessons on Superprof for many different prices. Some tutors also offer the first lesson for free to lessen the financial burden a little. Some tutors also offer packs of lessons, which means you can commit to several lessons at a time and as a result, you’ll get a cheaper overall price. When searching for Japanese lessons online you can set a price range in the filter and you only be shown tutors in your price range. Having said that, prices can range from as little as €10 an hour to even €40 an hour. It depends on the tutor's qualifications and what type of lessons you’re looking for. In any case, you’ll be certain to find some lessons that fit your price range!