Living in Waterloo? See Japanese tutors' reviews & videos
If you're unable to find an affordable private Japanese tutor in Waterloo for in-person language lessons, online learning may be a good alternative. 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 Waterloo 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. Try a free trial session and see for yourself!
On LanguaTalk, 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.
If you're new to LanguaTalk, you'll receive a token for a complimentary 30-minute trial lesson when you create an account. Use this to evaluate your chosen tutor and decide whether you want to keep taking classes with them or look for a Japanese tutor in Waterloo instead. (Please note: not all tutors offer a free trial lesson - some charge 30% of their standard full lesson price.)
Kanako S
Kanako S
Study with a native Japanese tutor | 9 years of experience
Hello everyone! Thanks for visiting my profile page :)ă
Are you interested in Japanese Culture? Would you like to start learning a new language? Let's get started!!
ăAbout myselfă
I have lived in Canada for about 10 years and I have taught Japanese as a private tutor for about 9 years. It's been a pleasure to meet people from all over the world, study Japanese together, and share Japanese culture. Â Â
ăHow do we study?ă
I use a method called "Active learning". You need to study and prepare before the lesson in order to be involved in the learning process actively. In that way, you can learn the language effectively. I have been learning English for over 15 years, and all I can say is the key to success is repetition and being continuous!
ăWould it be possible to speak Japanese fluently?ă
Many people ask me how long will it take to speak Japanese fluently. My answer is it depends on you. If you engage with Japanese more time every day, you will acquire it faster. There are many ways to engage with your learning language. It might be like watching your favorite Japanese shows or writing a diary every day in Japanese, and so on.  Find a fun way to learn Japanese with me!
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I accept all levels of students so if you're a beginner, I will teach you from your level of comfort.Â
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me at the trial lesson!
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Akari P
Akari P
Beginner Friendly! SPEAK Japanese with confidence from DAY 1 đ Certified Teacher
đ 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
đ· Class types (55min/30min):
- Japanese for beginners (include homework) (A0-)
- Conversation Practice (A2-)
đĄ Japanese podcast "Slow Japanese" creatorÂ
đĄ Awarded 2022 International Top Language CoachÂ
đĄ Polyglot language enthusiast (speak Japanese, English, Polish, Italian, Swedish, little German & Spanish)Â
đĄ Live in SwedenÂ
đĄ Film mania (Sci-Fi, horror, fantasy, comedy, mystery, action, etc.)Â
đĄ Music nerd (metalđ€, experimental, soundtrack, rock)Â
đĄ Art & Design loverÂ
đĄ Worked as web developer&designer, sound engineer
Me as a Teacher
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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.
đ Certificate of teaching Japanese as a foreign language
đ Completed the university's Japanese language teaching course with distinction
đ 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!
đ Structured materialsÂ
đ Homework includes (Japanese for beginners)Â
đ Lessons are in Japanese & English (+ other support languages)
đȘ I'm here to UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL đŻ
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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Arisa A
Arisa A
Japanese coach for all levels! Japanese/ English native
Do you want toâŠ
đŻ Start learning Japanese but not sure where to start?
đ Practice speaking Japanese with a Japanese native / a English speaker who can correct your errors and explain?
đLearn 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.Â
â ConversationÂ
â Basic - advance grammarÂ
â ReadingÂ
â Anything you need a help withÂ
(a bit about myself)Â
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.Â
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Saori T
Saori T
Friendly Japanese tutor, experienced with students of all ages & levels
About me
Hello I'm Saori. Nice to meet you! I am from Tokyo. but I've been living in Canada for about 4 years. After graduating from my university I moved to SK in Canada, and lately moved to BC in Canada.
Teaching experience
I have 4 years of teaching experience online, and taught at a Japanese Sunday school in Canada. Over 4 years I have taught people who are complete beginner, intermediate, advanced, from the ages of 5 to 80 from many different countries such as Canada, America, China, England, France, Italy and South Korea etc.
I am very patient, friendly and cheerful. My teaching strategy focuses on making students feel comfortable during my lessons, I want you to feel okay when you make a mistake. Making mistakes is an important step to improve language skills.
About my lessons
Depending on students' individual needs, I can give a strict, structured lesson or a relaxed, conversational lesson. If you are a beginner student, I can always use English to teach. If you want me to only Japanese to teach, Iâll speak only Japanese to you. If you are not sure your level or what part you need to improve, I can find out what you should do to improve your skills. I am very flexible, and respect studentâs opinions. If my teaching pace is too fast or too slow, please donât hesitate to tell me, I can always change the speed as well. Iâll provide homework or a test if itâs needed.
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Yurika D
Yurika D
Japanese teacher, 9 years experience teaching, looking forward to meeting you!
Hello! I'm Yurika.Â
I can offer Japanese lessons for beginner, intermediate, advanced and business levels. Japanese is a tricky language to learn, and I believe that practicing conversations and understanding the nuances are the keys to mastering Japanese. My lessons will focus on practicing daily conversations that will build your confidence in speaking and listening. I hope to create a cheerful and fun learning experience together!Â
- Depending on your goals and needs, writing and reading practice can also be taught/learned
- First tryout lesson will be a casual atmosphere to communicate the desired goals and outcomes
- Questions, answers, or explanations is offered in English (or German)
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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.
âMy lesson is perfectly suited for the type of student below!
ăIf you are a...ă
ă»Absolute beginner
ă»Student who wants to study/work/live in Japan in the future
ă»Foreigner living in Japan
ă»Student who wants to pass JLPT N5ïœN3
ă»Student who wants to talk/practice speaking in Japanese
ăLesson styleă
ă»conversation
ă»Textbook â I use the Japanese textbook âGenki ăăăâ
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You can tell me if you have something specific that you want to learn!
ăJapanese Levelă
beginner-Intermediate
ăAgeă
Over 12 years old
âabout 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!
âIn the first lesson
Tell me your goal or the things you want to learn/improve.
âWe make plans together to achieve your goal.
â 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!
â»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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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.)
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between learning Japanese online with a tutor and learning face-to-face with a tutor in Waterloo?
Sometimes students tell us that they're not sure about learning Japanese online because they think itâll 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, youâll 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 youâll be able to collaborate in real-time using a tool like Google Docs or Dropbox Paper.
How much do Japanese tutors in Waterloo charge per hour?
Our research indicates that the average cost for private Japanese lessons in Waterloo 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.
Do any of the tutors on LanguaTalk offer in-person Japanese lessons in Waterloo?
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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo.
What is the best way to find a Japanese tutor near me in Waterloo?
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 best options for taking Japanese lessons in Waterloo?
There are several options for learning Japanese in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo.
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.
To see our full list of frequently asked questions or get assistance from our friendly team, click the 'Help' button in the bottom-right. You can also watch videos of students sharing their experiences with LanguaTalk below.
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.