Varsity Tutors is the only name you need to know if you're looking for a good Houston Japanese course. Japanese is among the world's major languages, spoken by more than 127 million people worldwide. Unlike most other major languages, Japanese is largely confined to the Japanese archipelago that invented it. Indeed, no other country has used Japanese as an official language since the mid-20th century. Japanese also has little in common with any other language group, providing a unique challenge for foreign language learners.
We have heard a lot of reasons for wanting to study Japanese over the years. If you attend a local high school that offers Japanese as a foreign language (Hastings High School and Dobie High School do), you might want some extra help with the fundamentals. Likewise, students at local colleges like the University of Houston may need to study Japanese as they work toward a degree. Some students enroll in a Houston Japanese class because they're looking for a new challenge, while others might want to study unedited versions of Japanese texts. Continue reading to learn more about how we might be able to help you pursue your goals.
What skills can I review during a Houston Japanese course?
Practice is the only way to learn a new language, but finding a Japanese practice partner can be difficult. If you enroll in a Houston Japanese class, you get a set time each week to practice your Japanese with a knowledgeable teacher and a virtual classroom filled with other students, allowing you to hear, speak, and write Japanese with regularity. If you're new to the language, your patient instructor can answer any questions you have as you review the basics. If you've been studying Japanese for some time now, your teacher might conduct entire class sessions in Japanese to provide true immersion as you work toward your goals.
Many students also practice their written Japanese in their class. Outlining may seem like a time-saving trick for social studies and English classes, but doing so in a foreign language can help you remember Japanese vocabulary that you know you'll want to include. Japanese also uses a combination of Chinese kanji (symbols that represent words) and two different phonetic alphabets, so many native English speakers require a lot of practice to feel comfortable physically writing the characters. Your instructor can provide illustrative feedback on your work, helping you identify what you're doing well and any areas that could benefit from further refinement.
You can also study the finer points of Japanese grammar in your course. For instance, Japanese verbs have only two tenses: past and non-past. Non-past verbs cover the present and future tenses in English, adding more ambiguity without appropriate context. Similarly, there is no such thing as a plural Japanese noun as the exact same word is used for one or many. If you feel like you need help keeping all of these differences straight, your instructor can show you some rote memorization strategies to help you remember it all.
How do you structure each Houston Japanese course?
Each course consists of a classroom full of dedicated students led by an expert instructor that meets at a set time on our proprietary live virtual platform. Each teacher undergoes a thorough interview process, so you can count on studying under a great communicator with an extensive Japanese knowledge base. Our online classroom software also allows you to attend your class anywhere with a stable internet connection, taking the commute out of formal instruction.
You can see and hear both your teacher and your classmates as if you were all in the same physical classroom, allowing you to work together and establish a collaborative learning environment that may make it easier to develop a fuller understanding of Japanese. For instance, listening to your classmates speak Japanese gives you access to a variety of dialects and accents that you may not otherwise have access to. Similarly, you can work together on group assignments and swap learning strategies that may make it easier to comprehend difficult concepts. Studying in a group also delivers great value for your money, as multiple students are splitting the cost of instruction. Best of all, you retain the right to arrange private study time with your instructor on an as-needed basis.
At Varsity Tutors, we try to make attending our classes as convenient as possible. Multiple class sessions are offered concurrently, including two-week and four-week options to help you find a fit for your busy schedule. New classes also start up on a monthly basis, so you never need to wait too long before getting started.
Can I enroll in a Houston Japanese course today?
Yes, you can. Simply use the contact info provided below to speak with a knowledgeable Educational Consultant who can answer any questions you have about a Houston Japanese class provided by Varsity Tutors. We look forward to hearing from you!
Education & Certification
- University of Puget Sound- - - - - -贝奇lor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- Languages
Peter: Houston Japanese course instructor
。..too. Some of my favorite topics to teach and learn about are microbiology, as that was a class that I really enjoyed, and it was also foundational to other aspects of biology classes that you may encounter. I also very much enjoyed biochemistry and organic chemistry too, and we can work together as we study those--whether that be drawing out mechanisms, reactions, et cetera. (Of course, what you may need to focus on varies on...
Education & Certification
- Houston Baptist University- - - - - -贝奇lor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- CLEP Social Sciences and History
- PSAT Mathematics
- A Level Latin
- +487 subjects
Samantha: Houston Japanese course instructor
。..of the West Indies, Mona, with a BSc in Psychology, and have since attained both TEFL and TEYL certificates to have an understanding of how to teach ESL to non-native English speakers. I am now working on a nanodegree for front end development. I have taught ESL extensively in junior high schools in Japan. During my seven years in Japan, I have taught toddlers in kindergarten, elementary school students, as well as business English to...
Education & Certification
- University of the West Indies Mona - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English
- ESL/ELL
- Languages
Azra: Houston Japanese course instructor
。..Japan. It was an amazing experience and I really learned to enjoy and appreciate the small class sizes our school offered (from 1 to 6 students). I think one-on-one lessons are very beneficial for students, and I would love to continue teaching here. Before leaving for Japan, I enjoyed working as a susbitute for Katy ISD. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in history, and I also feel very...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin- - - - - -贝奇lor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Literature
- Comparative Literature
- Essay Editing
- +18 subjects
Kenneth: Houston Japanese course instructor
。..Chemistry to Language Arts, but I specialize in teaching Math and Science. As a tutor, I love to see students improve themselves, and I strive to create those "aha!" moments when everything begins to make sense. When I teach, I find it is most effective to find out how a student approaches a problem and rationalize it in their mind. Although memorization is necessary at times, it is better to learn how a concept is...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin- - - - - -贝奇lor of Science, Computer Engineering, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Business
- AP Chemistry
- HTML
- +44 subjects
Eriko: Houston Japanese course instructor
。..in learning Japanese. At the same time, I found myself enjoying interacting with people through different forms of communications. Although I am not much experienced in teaching or tutoring, I am passionate about knowing people, helping people, listening to people and interacting with people. I believe that my unique experiences and skills are beneficial in helping people learn Japanese and Japanese culture. I am very open and flexible with your suggestions and would like to...
Education & Certification
- Sophia University - Bachelor in Arts, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Business
- International Business
- Languages
- +1 subjects
Maston: Houston Japanese course instructor
。..to Japan and began teaching English through various government programs and private learning centers called "Eikaiwa". My students ranged from young to old, all walks of life each with different experiences and goals. I believe all teaching begins with the individual and connections we make as people, learning what works best for each situation and environment. I enjoy teaching Japanese and make it my mission as an instructor to create an enjoyable experience for you...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas- - - - - -贝奇lor of Technology, Ecommerce
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English
- ESL/ELL
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +6 subjects
Mia: Houston Japanese course instructor
。..to students. Also, I was a TA for microbiology in college for a year and I tutored in math and reading in college and high school. I received 5 on AP Japanese and Calculus BC. I really enjoy teaching, especially Japanese, Algebra, biology and chemistry, and I would love to help students out by delivering my passion and hard work in academics, encouraging students to ask questions and making the tutoring fun and organize.
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- Texas A & M University-College Station- - - - - -贝奇lor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- DAT Perceptual Ability
- A Level Japanese
- Pre-Algebra
- +67 subjects
Gabriel: Houston Japanese course instructor
。..within anyone's reach. A little about my experience, I have been teaching in Asia on-and-off for about 3 years now. I have taught English in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. This has made me much better at explaining concepts and visually representing ideas. I have also tutored many students in Asia and am very comfortable teaching one-on-one or in a small group. Aside from the LSAT, I love studying Japanese and playing tennis. I just...
Education & Certification
- Pacific University- Associate in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- History
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- +13 subjects
Zane: Houston Japanese course instructor
。..college-age students, with students in America and with students in Japan, I have helped new ideas and information take root and blossom to the satisfaction of student and tutor alike. I love those moments of recognition as someone internalizes knowledge, when an unfamiliar idea becomes familiar, and the creative ability such moments foster. My aim as a tutor is to understand how my students learn, so that they can do so most efficiently.... The material should be made real for the students. They should be able to see why it matters to them and how they can utilize it. Rote memorization is not the same as knowledge, and it's good to be a bit pragmatic.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno- - - - - -贝奇lor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Essay Editing
- Science
- English
- +48 subjects