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JapaTalk

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Experience Japan as well as learn Japanese

With the idea of ichi-go ichi-e, or 'value the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,' we will offer you heartfelt Japanese lessons, where you'll treasure every moment.
You will be able to experience not only Japanese language lessons, but Japan itself.

JapaTalk:
  • Specialized in Japanese.
    (Not dealing with various languages)
  • Has many selected great teachers.
  • Lessons are affordable.
    (The average price is only 500JPY (about US$4) per lesson!)
  • Offers various lesson styles, including JLPT, business conversation, lessons for children, reading, Japanese culture, studying with a teacher, and just talking.
  • Original Japanese materials are provided to supplement lessons.
  • Supports all time zones around the world.

You can learn what you want, when you want, where you want.

JapaTalk teachers:
  • Are all native Japanese speakers.
  • Are all kind, friendly, and eager to teach.
  • Have flexible teaching styles.
  • Must pass our strict application screening and interview.
    (Not just document screening)

Our lessons are enjoyable because our teachers are fun and love to teach!

Choose a lesson style:
  • Free conversation
  • Japanese language practice
  • Situation talking
  • Pronunciation lessons
  • Learning Japanese in a sensory way
  • Speech practice
  • Strict or gentle lesson
  • Heart-to-heart talk
  • Take a lesson while eating snacks
  • Studying with a Japanese teacher
    *You can study during your lesson!
  • Plus, over 300 special lessons are available.

Our lesson styles are unique.

Book a lesson starting at just 390JPY (around US$3), with an average cost of only 500JPY per lesson!
You can take as many lessons as you like. We look forward to talking with you!

Taking Lessons is Easy

  1. Download the Skype app for free.
  2. Sign up to JapaTalk for free.
  3. Buy some JapaTalk points.
  4. View the teacher's schedule(or find a teacher by time).
  5. Click the open_mark mark to book a lesson.
  6. The teacher will call you via Skype at the scheduled time.

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Experience Real Japanese

It is boring to learn from serious typical teachers and textbooks. So why not learn while having fun? JapaTalk's conversations are authentic. You can experience real Japanese.

Over 300 Special Lessons

You can also take Special Lessons.
Special Lessons are more personalized and specialized Japanese lessons. For example, weekly lesson, for JLPT, business Japanese, etc.

Learn Anytime, Anywhere

As long as you have a good internet connection, you can take lessons anytime, anywhere (at home, in a café, or if the weather is nice, at the park!)

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JapaTalk Teachers

Non Sensei

Non Sensei

  • Lessons: Over 8,300
  • Rating: 4.94
  • Personality: Gentle
  • Self-introduction:
  • I'm Non. Teaching Japanese has been my passion since I started teaching to foreign people in 2008, and intereracting with people around the world brings me a great joy. I'm also learning English and always inspired by people who are making efforts to achieve their goals in both studying Japanese and their work. In addition to the ordinary class, JapaTalk has newly introduced "Special Lesson Course", which is categorized depending on its speciality.
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aya Sensei

aya Sensei

  • Lessons: Over 9,900
  • Rating: 4.97
  • Personality: Gentle
  • Self-introduction:
  • Hello! I'm aya. I am a native Japanese speaker and stay-at-home mom living in Sapporo, Japan with my husband and two daughters who are elementary and middle school age. I sing professionally in a jazz big band. I can speak English and a little German. Please tell me about yourself! As you’re talking I can correct your mistakes and provide more natural sounding expressions in Japanese by using the Skype chat box during the class.

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Rie Sensei

Rie Sensei

  • Lessons: Over 8,700
  • Rating: 4.98
  • Personality: Gentle
  • Self-introduction:
  • Hello ! I'm Rie. I'm working as a Japanese language teacher at a Japanese language school in Tokyo. I've been teaching Japanese for 11 years now. I can study with students from all over the world, so it's really fun and I really like my job as a Japanese language teacher(*'▽') When you study Japanese by youself, there are things that you don't understand or difficult. I'm looking forward to seeing you at my lesson(^_-)-☆


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Mikiko Sensei

Mikiko Sensei

  • Lessons: Over 8,100
  • Rating: 4.96
  • Personality: Cheerful
  • Self-introduction:
  • Hello!　My name is Mikiko. I am a native Japanese speaker and mom living in Kamakura Kanagawa, Japan with my husband and three boys. I will support you so that you can speak the lively common Japanese as much as possible　such as words used by young people, trendy words, polite expressions. I will give you a customized lesson. I would be happy if I could share speaking Japanese time with you. Let's enjoy Japanese！
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Kaori Sensei

  • Lessons: Over 2,600
  • Rating: 5.00
  • Personality: Gentle
  • Self-introduction:
  • Hello, everyone! My name is Kaori. Cheerful and warm class with detailed explanations that even beginners can understand. Don’t be afraid of mistake. If you find Japanese difficult, I will try my best to explain in easy Japanese until you understand. I can also explain in English, but my English is not at a native level. I'm certified Japanese language teacher. I'm looking forward to seeing you!

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りえ Sensei

  • Lessons: Over 4,500
  • Rating: 4.94
  • Personality: Cheerful
  • Self-introduction:
  • Hello everyone! My name is りえ.
    I am a certified Japanese teacher.
    I worked as a local government employee for quite some time. I had used Keigo to communicate with local people and government officials. Moreover, I had experience checking documents that enhance my ability in grammar. So, teaching Keigo and correcting grammar are my strong points.



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I have been using JapaTalk since June 2020 and I am very satisfied with it!
It's really convenient, user-friendly and the price is reasonable. The teachers are so friendly, nice and effective! With JapaTalk, I improved my Japanese skills. I highly recommend it for Japanese learners like me.
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