Living in Lugano? See Japanese tutors' reviews & videos
In-person language lessons with a tutor can be a great experience, but if you're unable to find an affordable private Japanese tutor in Lugano, online learning may be a good option for you. To take lessons with a Japanese tutor in your area, you may have to pay more to cover their travel costs or travel to their home, and the average cost of private Japanese lessons in Lugano is over $20 per hour. With online learning, you can save on travel expenses and have access to top tutors from around the world.
Many students who try online language lessons with a tutor are pleasantly surprised by the experience. At LanguaTalk, lessons are 1-on-1 to ensure you get your tutor's full attention and can make rapid progress. Lessons are conducted via video call, allowing you to communicate with your tutor and share learning materials, as if you were in the same room. Give it a try with a free trial session and see for yourself!
You can watch Japanese tutor intro videos, check their availability, and read reviews from their students on their profiles. You'll also see which learning needs, ages, and levels the tutor is comfortable with.
Are you new to LanguaTalk? When you sign up, you'll get a token for a complimentary 30-minute trial lesson. Use this to meet your chosen tutor and decide whether you want to keep taking classes with them or look for a Japanese tutor in Lugano instead. (Please note: not all tutors offer a free trial lesson - some charge 30% of their regular lesson price.)
Saori K
Saori K
Native Japanese speaker/live in Canada/4+years experience of online tutoring!
If you would like to learn Japanese with lots of fun, I am right here!
Free conversation/ Reading training/ Pronunciation check/ Writing practice/ Using Minna-no-Nihongo or other textbook for studying grammar.
I have a teacher's license for middle and high school social studies of Japan. I also speak English so do not need to be worry.
Please book a trial lesson first. I look forward to seeing you in the class!
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Yuko S
Yuko S
I am a native Japanese speaker. Experienced Japanese language tutor and certified by WJLC.
I have about 800 lessons of experience teaching online with students in various countries as Japanese tutor. I am certified by The World Japanese Language Centre for the 420 hour Advanced Japanese Teacher Training Course. Because of my experience and good knowledge of Japanese business environment, I know how to communicate with Japanese people in the business scene and how to respond. I also teach children from very young age. I customize lessons depending on the student and their aim, goals and personality etc. I was born in Japan and raised in Tokyo. I experienced living in Kyushuu, and Okayama, too, as my father moved there to work. Every time I made friends, I had to say ''Kon-nichiwa'' and ''Sayoonara''. A bit sad but it was great to see new friends. I live in the UK now. As I mentioned, I am teaching Japanese after my work experience of Japanese companies. It has been a great experience working there with great people. This helps a lot to teach my students who are thinking to live in Japan and work for Japanese companies.
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Yuki M
Yuki M
Native Japanese Tutor with MA Language Pedagogy(Japanese)
Hello,
My name is Yuki. I have a MA in language teaching and I have been engaged in education for about 7 years . I myself learned a few foreign languages and understand it takes patience.
Each learner has a different goal and a personal preference. First, I would like to know what you have already learned and your goal. You can also tell me what you would like to focus on and what you think is difficult. Then, I can design lessons for you.
For example:-
1, You already are an intermediate-level student in a group language course but want to have more conversational practices.
- Set a situation or a topic (real life settings, social topics, etc)
- You communicate using your existing knowledge
- I present phrases and vocabulary for effective communication
- Practice
2, You are a beginner and want to build up all sorts of skills
- Start with basic greetings and phrases
- Familiarize you with Japanese sound structure and pronunciation, and also its writing system
- Build up grammar
- Listen to Japanese language in real life (because listening to controlled conversations can be done by using CDs and scripts.)
(I often use "Japanese for Busy People", which is a very useful book in a lot of different aspects.)
3, Japanese for travel, support for your group lesson, etc
- If you are planning to travel to Japan and want a few quick lessons to learn greetings and basic expressions, you are also welcome.
- If you are taking group lessons but struggling or want extra practice, I can give you support. In this case, I would ask you to send me files(pages or handouts etc) you wish to cover beforehand (2,3 days in advance).
These are just examples, and of course, feel free to book a trial lesson to see if I am a right tutor for you.
Yuki
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Arisa A
Arisa A
Japanese coach for all levels! Japanese/ English native
Do you want to…
🏯 Start learning Japanese but not sure where to start?
🍜 Practice speaking Japanese with a Japanese native / a English speaker who can correct your errors and explain?
🎑Learn Japanese in a relax atmosphere 1 : 1?
If you want to improve your conversation skills in standard Japanese and be more confident to talk to people in Japan, I am happy to help :) I am flexible with my teaching style so please let me know your preference and your needs.
✅Conversation
✅Basic - advance grammar
✅Reading
✅Anything you need a help with
(a bit about myself)
I was born and raised in Tokyo and currently studying in the UK for my degree after studying in high school and university in Tokyo. I was a member of a broadcast club and practiced to be a news reporter in Tokyo. I am passionate about Art and Japanese culture. I also love to cook and bake Japanese food.
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Saki D
Saki D
Professional Japanese teacher with over 3000 lessons of experience teaching online!
Hi, there! Olá! I'm Saki.
I'm a native Japanese speaker from Okayama-ken, Japan.
Currently I live in Brazil. I speak Japanese, English (intermediate) and Portuguese (intermediate).
Working as Japanese teacher over 7 years online and offline, I have experience of teaching Japanese for students of various age (3-80 years-old) and level from all over the world who have different objectives to learn Japanese. Not only in language school or online platform, I also helped foreign kids who live in Japan to learn Japanese at elementary school in Japan.
I always try to make the best lesson for each student. I customize lessons and adjust speaking speed and homework. And not only I teach Japanese language, but also Japanese culture too!
In all lessons (except lesson for kids) includes a note for new grammar/vocabulary or mistakes, short feedback / comment (would be small reading exercise) and quick review of previous lesson at the beginning or end of the lesson. I share all of them with you on Google document.Here is specific lesson type, but of course, we can talk about our lesson plan!
Here are specific lesson types.
Free talk (Conversation)
Minna no Nihongo Shokyu / Genki
Beginners to learn vocabulary and grammar. I use PowerPoint so you can see and hear what I'll be teaching.
Customized lesson (JLPT, Travel, Kids, Marugoto, Music, etc.)
Materials or anything that we use /talk in class will be shared on Google document, so you can access anytime.
Picture description (Intermediate~)
We use pictures to try to make any sentences and to expand your vocabulary!
Video+Grammar+Vocabulary+Conversation (Intermediate~)
With prepared materials, you can can real Japanese!
I cannot put all explanation about the lessons because this space is limited.
I hope to see you in lesson :) またね！
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Akari P
Akari P
Beginner Friendly! SPEAK Japanese with confidence from DAY 1 🌈 Certified Teacher
😊 3 best advantages of my lessons! You'll be able to...
- SPEAK in Japanese
- Express your thoughts in Japanese
- Learn to think & communicate in Japanese
🔷 Class types (55min/30min):
- Japanese for beginners (include homework) (A0-)
- Conversation Practice (A2-)
🟡 Japanese podcast "Slow Japanese" creator
🟡 Awarded 2022 International Top Language Coach
🟡 Polyglot language enthusiast (speak Japanese, English, Polish, Italian, Swedish, little German & Spanish)
🟡 Live in Sweden
🟡 Film mania (Sci-Fi, horror, fantasy, comedy, mystery, action, etc.)
🟡 Music nerd (metal🤘, experimental, soundtrack, rock)
🟡 Art & Design lover
🟡 Worked as web developer&designer, sound engineer
Me as a Teacher
✅ Personalized
✅ Quick result
✅ Creative & fun
✅ Speak with confidence
I'm a professional Japanese teacher with experience teaching Japanese both face-to-face and online.
I specialize in beginners, but intermediate and above conversation lessons are also welcome!
It's also possible to focus on Japanese for travel or Japanese for daily life.
🎓 Certificate of teaching Japanese as a foreign language
🎓 Completed the university's Japanese language teaching course with distinction
🎓 120h TESOL certification
My lessons & teaching style
- Tailored lessons for YOU
- Interactive lessons
- A safe place to make mistakes
- Completely beginner students WELCOME!
- Quick result!
📂 Structured materials
📝 Homework includes (Japanese for beginners)
🌐 Lessons are in Japanese & English (+ other support languages)
💪 I'm here to UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL 💯
POLICY
- If a lesson is about to start within 12 hours, it can NOT be changed to a new time or canceled. Last-minute cancellations won't be refunded.
- If you are more than 10 minutes late without notice the class will be considered a no-show and fully charged.
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Ayumi O
Ayumi O
A personalized and fun lesson with 8 years of teaching language experience tutor!
Hi there, I'm Ayumi.
✔My lesson is perfectly suited for the type of student below!
【If you are a...】
・Absolute beginner
・Student who wants to study/work/live in Japan in the future
・Foreigner living in Japan
・Student who wants to pass JLPT N5～N3
・Student who wants to talk/practice speaking in Japanese
【Lesson style】
・conversation
・Textbook → I use the Japanese textbook ”Genki げんきⅠand Ⅱ(3rd edition)”
You can tell me if you have something specific that you want to learn!
【Japanese Level】
beginner-Intermediate
【Age】
Over 12 years old
✔about me
I am a native Japanese speaker and currently living in Japan. I've been teaching Japanese kids English since 2016 so I know well about teaching languages.
Learning the differences between Japanese and English makes your Japanese learning easier. I'll teach you about all this as well!
When we learn languages we need to know many things such as correct pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure, and more.
Something you need to know is that learning Japanese takes time and persistence -but don't worry!
I'll try to make your Japanese learning fun! I'm a friendly and easygoing person so you can just relax and enjoy the lesson!
I like traveling(I've been to over 15 countries!), watching movies, cooking and more so ask me in the lesson and tell me your interests too!
Now I live in Argentina!
✔In the first lesson
Tell me your goal or the things you want to learn/improve.
●We make plans together to achieve your goal.
● If you are not sure what to do to improve your Japanese, I can give you some advice.
Hope to see you in my lesson!
※I'm sorry but the lesson time will be 50 minutes or 25 minutes so that I won't be late for the next lesson.
I'll open my calendar a month before.
Thank you and see you soon!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do any of the tutors on LanguaTalk offer in-person Japanese lessons in Lugano?
Some tutors on LanguaTalk may offer local lessons, but most only provide online lessons as it is more convenient and allows them to work from home. In addition, many tutors do not teach Japanese in Lugano as they live elsewhere in the world. If you book a lesson with a tutor, you should assume that it will be online unless the tutor specifically states that they offer in-person lessons in Lugano.
What is the best way to find a Japanese tutor near me in Lugano?
If you prefer not to learn online with tutor, LanguaTalk may not be the right choice for you. Instead, you can search for tutor, we recommend giving online learning a try as it is often as good as in-person learning and allows you to access better tutors at a lower cost. You can also book a free trial session to see if it is right for you.
What are the differences between learning Japanese online with a tutor and learning face-to-face with a tutor in Lugano?
Sometimes students tell us that they're not sure about learning Japanese online because they think it’ll be completely different to learning face-to-face. But usually when they try it, they find that the experience is almost the same and they often build a solid relationship with their tutor.
Once you start a video call with your chosen tutor, you’ll be able to communicate with them as if you were in the same room. The tutor will typically also share learning resources with you (newspaper articles, YouTube, etc.) and you’ll be able to collaborate in real-time using a tool like Google Docs or Dropbox Paper.
What are the best options for taking Japanese lessons in Lugano?
There are several options for learning Japanese in Lugano, whether you live in the city center or the suburbs. You can use an app or software program to learn basic vocabulary and grammar. You can also join group lessons with Japanese tutors in Lugano if you prefer a social learning experience. Alternatively, you can take one-on-one lessons with a private tutor, which is more expensive but may be the most effective option if you have a good tutor. Learning online may make private tutors a more affordable choice. Prices vary based on the tutor, but are generally cheaper than in-person lessons in Lugano.
How much do Japanese tutors in Lugano charge per hour?
Our research indicates that the average cost for private Japanese lessons in Lugano is between $25-$35 per hour. Online tutors do not need to travel to you and often live in countries with a lower cost of living, so the hourly cost is generally lower.
If you're new to LanguaTalk, we'll provide you with a credit for a free trial lesson. Many, but not all, tutors offer these for free. If they do not, the price will be reduced to 30 percent of their full lesson price, so you can still try a session at a minimal cost.
Trial lessons are 30 minutes long. They allow you to evaluate whether the tutor is a good fit for you and experience learning online. The tutor will assess your level and try to understand your needs and interests so they can customize any lessons you decide to take. You will be encouraged to speak in Japanese as much as possible, but you can also speak in English if needed.
If, after your trial lesson, you don't feel that the tutor is right for you, you can schedule a trial lesson with another tutor for 30 percent of their full lesson price.
The advantage of taking lessons online is that you can learn at any time and from any location. When you select a tutor, check their calendar to ensure that they have available slots that fit your schedule. Some tutors may have limited availability due to high demand from other students.
Most students take 55-minute lessons. However, some tutors also offer the option of 30-minute lessons. If this is available, it will be noted on their profile (below their pricing and above the 'Buy Lessons' button).
In general, we recommend 55-minute lessons for most students. You may want to consider 30-minute lessons only if you have an intermediate level and only want conversation practice, or if the lesson is for a child.
Lessons are conducted one-on-one, allowing you to receive personalized attention from your tutor. lessons are conducted via video call, and you can use any device with a stable internet connection and a webcam to join the lesson.
Your tutor will create a customized lesson plan based on your goals, learning style, and current level. During the lesson, you will have the opportunity to speak, listen, and interact with your tutor in real-time. Your tutor may also provide you with additional materials, such as audio recordings or written exercises, to help you practice and consolidate your learning.
On LanguaTalk, you can find highly qualified tutors who offer personalized 1-on-1 Japanese lessons based on your goals and learning style. Here's how it works:
1 - Search for a tutor who meets your needs by reviewing videos, ratings, prices, and availability.
2 - Schedule a trial lesson. Many tutors offer a 30-minute trial for free, while others offer a discounted price.
3 - Take your personalized lessons with your chosen tutor via video call. Or, you can try a different tutor if you prefer.
You don't need to enter any payment information to book a free trial session. Please only book a trial if you are interested in taking lessons. Prices vary by tutor, and you can use filters to find a tutor who fits your budget. You can pay for each lesson individually or purchase multiple lessons at a discounted rate (view a tutor's profile to see their pricing options).
We're confident you'll enjoy learning with LanguaTalk. We are trusted by students around the world because of our transparency. We ask students to rate each lesson, and we display these ratings on the tutor's profile.
99.8% of lesson ratings are 5 stars. This is because, unlike other platforms, we only accept the top 10% of tutor applications.
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