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Why Should I Learn Japanese Online?

Japan is a country famous for its culture, language, beautiful landscape, bustling cities and food. If you are interested in Japan and Japanese culture, then learning how to speak Japanese can help enhance your understanding of the country and its history. Now more than ever people are spending more and more time at home, and finding new and creative ways to learn new things from the comfort of their own home. Learning Japanese online could be a great way to make use of the extra time you may have while you are spending more time at home.

Online lessons are often a great way to start learning a language as a beginner, at a level and pace of learning that is suited to you. No matter what your current level of knowledge or skills are in speaking, reading or writing in Japanese, at Superprof we will be able to help you find the best tutor suited to your needs. Our platform is simple and easy to use, browse through our great range of experienced and enthusiastic Japanese tutors and check out the reviews left by previous students.

Learning Japanese doesn't have to break the bank, make sure to see what hourly rates our Superprof tutors offer and find the right tutor at the right price for you. A number of our Superprof Japanese tutors will offer their first lesson free, which is a great way to see if you are interested in continuing a course of lessons before committing to a certain price.

You could also have the option of starting your online Japanese video lessons to start with and then consider face to face lessons either with your online tutor or another Superprof tutor closer to home when you are able to and feel confident to do so. If you are a final year high school student studying Japanese, then online lessons may also be a fantastic way for you to prepare for your end of year written and oral exams. Regular conversation practice in a new language has shown that it is great to improve your speaking abilities and help you develop your long term memory.

How Will a Japanese Tutor Benefit Me?

Working with your very own Japanese tutor online will allow you to fast track your learning, and will help you excel in your speaking, listening and writing of kanji and hiragana. Expanding your vocabulary is a key factor in your journey to becoming fluent in Japanese or any language.  A great way to review what you have learnt in your course of video lessons with your tutor is to engage with Japanese media. Watching Japanese cinema, television or anime will help to improve your listening skills and your pronunciation.

In order to progress in your reading abilities, you could consider engaging with other forms of Japanese media such as; newspapers, magazines and manga, as they will help benefit both your ability to read and understand hiragana and kanji. Your tutor may be able to provide you with additional resources to help you while you're studying the basics if you are a beginner. Other websites which your Japanese tutor may suggest to you could include; Marugoto and Kanshudo. Committing some of your extra study time to use websites such as Marugoto and Kanshudo will help you review the learning that you do during your lessons.

Learning a new language can sometimes feel daunting but it need not be with the help of an experienced tutor. For many people, one of the most difficult aspects of learning a new language can be becoming familiar with new vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. An online tutor will be able to make sure you are studying the best way to make sure your pronunciation is up to scratch so you can be understood in conversation the next time you are practising your speaking.

Having your own tutor will allow you to develop your understanding of written Japanese and how to use grammar in kanji and hiragana correctly. Kanji and hiragana grammar can be tricky for some English speakers to wrap their heads around as a beginner, so why not feel supported in your learning and book your first free Superprof Japanese lesson today. Online video lessons can be one of the best ways to make a start on learning a new language. There is no need to stress if your perfect tutor lives interstate as you can arrange video lessons online via platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Online lessons make sure you can fit in a flexible study timetable and work with your tutor at times that work best for you and your needs.

Where can Japanese Lessons Take Me?

Being able to speak an additional language other than English will allow you to consider personal and professional development goals you may have otherwise not considered. It will allow you to access a whole new way of thinking and understanding, learning how to speak a language other than English will expose you to new perspectives. Choosing to study a language such as Japanese can be beneficial if you are interested in international relations and business. Another professional avenue that you can consider if you have Japanese as an additional language is translation work. Translation work could include a broad range of job opportunities; creating English subtitles for Japanese media, diplomatic translation, and online content translation. You may even find yourself falling in love with the Japanese language and want to teach others! There are always language students who are looking for extra conversation practice, so why not start your own Japanese conversation club with other passionate students.

Make sure to ask your Superprof language tutor if they also offer group video classes, as this can be a great way to meet other students and practise your speaking in a safe online study space with other students who are beginners. It is common for some English speakers to travel to Japan and choose to teach English whilst they are living there. You could also be a university student who has chosen to do a six-month study exchange in a major city such as Tokyo or Kyoto.

This could be an option for you if you are interested in travelling around Japan and want to experience the people and culture and learn and study at the same time! Learning Japanese online and being able to have conversations with locals will only enhance your travel or exchange experience, ensuring you are making memories and friends that will last a lifetime. Book your first online Japanese lesson free today with one of our amazing Superprof Japanese tutors.