I have studied Japanese in a university setting for over three years, and I have experiencing living in Japan. I often read books and listen to media in Japanese as well. English and Japanese are vast... ly different languages with very different cultures behind them, so it can be difficult for native speakers of one to learn the other. When I began my study of Japanese, I learned the basics from a non-native speaker before I moved on to learning from native Japanese speakers. From my own experience and observation of other learners, I honestly believe this is the most ideal way to begin learning. There are some finite details in grammar patterns, vocabulary, and culture that are generally only noticed by the people that had to learn it all later in life. As a native English speaker, I can bring these finite details to the table and explain them to you in depth so that you can truly understand how it all works.read more

Hi there! My name is Mel, and I teach Japanese to beginners. I have been passionate about languages my entire life, and I started studying Japanese at my university in 2018. I have recently returned f... rom Japan, where I was living for a bit to further my languages studies at a Japanese university. I love the language and culture more than anything, but it is very difficult to even begin learning any of it outside of Japan. I want to change that by sharing as much as I can with others. Unlike most Japanese lessons, I don't simply teach you "travel phrases," introductions, and random vocabulary. My lessons are geared to breaking down the language into its fundamentals, so that you can begin truly understanding how to use it yourself.read more