Ready to take your Japanese beyond self-study? Whether you’re preparing for JLPT, trying to become conversational, or want targeted feedback on your grammar and pronunciation, working with a tutor makes a real difference.
ReiReading articles and doing quizzes builds knowledge. But conversation practice with a real person builds confidence and fluency. Both matter.
Find a Japanese Tutor on italki
We recommend italki for connecting with Japanese tutors online. italki has hundreds of tutors at every level and price point — from professional teachers who structure lessons around JLPT or business Japanese, to conversation partners for casual practice.
- One-on-one lessons — scheduled at your convenience, from anywhere in the world
- All levels — from complete beginners (hiragana and N5) to advanced (N2, N1, business Japanese)
- Affordable — wide range of pricing; many tutors offer trial lessons
- JLPT preparation — find tutors who specialize in exam prep at any level
➡️ Browse Japanese tutors on italki
What to Study Before Your First Lesson
If you’re new to Japanese, start with the basics before booking a lesson. You’ll get more out of tutoring once you have a foundation to build on:
- Start Here — the beginner roadmap: kana, vocabulary, grammar, conversation
- Learn Hiragana — the first thing to study
- N5 Grammar Essentials — foundational sentence patterns
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