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It’s one thing not remembering algebra. It’s another when your child is learning a language you’ve never spoken. Watching them get stuck on grammar or lose confidence is tough when you don't know where to begin.
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From stumbling over phrases to speaking with confidence
When Japanese starts to click, everything changes. Suddenly, it’s less about just memorising vocabulary and more about understanding how the language actually works. It's the moment they can form a sentence on their own or recognise a character they’ve been practising.
That quiet confidence makes a real difference in school, especially approaching GCSEs or A-Levels. Our tutors make sure every lesson is aligned with the right exam board, turning a tricky subject back into a genuine interest.
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Our Tutor Finder asks the questions you might not know to ask: from their specific exam board to how they prefer to learn. Based on your answers, we’ll recommend a small, handpicked shortlist of tutors we’d genuinely choose for your child.
Every tutor on that list has passed our strict checks. Only 1 in 8 applicants are accepted, and all are ID-verified and DBS-checked. It’s why over 4,100 parents have rated us 4.6 stars.
Most families have their first lesson within days. It’s a low-pressure session for the tutor to get to know your child. And if it isn’t the right fit, our First Lesson Guarantee means we find someone else, at no extra charge.
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8 Japanese tutors:
£30/hr
5.0
Aki M
Creative Japanese Tutor
Hi I'm Aki, an experienced Japanese teacher. I've been tutoring students in the United Kingdom for over 6 years. I taught a variety of students: e.g. young children (primary school), teenagers (GCSE /A-level), university students, and adults up to over 60 years old. Most of them are beginner or intermediate-level learners.Let me describe my teaching style with 3 key points: 1) TEACHING MATERIALS: I mainly use my original teaching materials which are full of visual-focused explanations and custom illustrations. I believe every lesson should be customised to some extent, because of the many different...
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£28/hr
5.0
Sally C
Experienced & Patient Japanese Japanese & Cantonese Tutor
Hello, everyone! I'm Sally. Nice to meet you :) I'm a qualified CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) teacher (obtained in 2018).I studied in Japan and worked full-time (as a teacher) in Tokyo, Japan. I’ve taught English in five Japanese public junior high schools for 3 years and tutored private students in Japan before moving to the U.K..I was a part-time tutor in a secondary school in Hong Kong. With 8 years of teaching experience, I understand the challenges that second language learners encounter when learning a new language. Until now, I've taught over 400 p...
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£47/hr
4.9
Kurumi F
Experienced & relaxed Japanese tutor for all levels learners
Hi, I'm Kurumi! :)I'm a native Japanese tutor who is originally from Hokkaido, the north island of Japan but currently live in Bristol. I started tutoring since I came to the UK so now I have nearly 5 years of experience. Although I'm originally an engineer, my tutoring carrer began before then, when I was a uni student. At the time I was working as a part time tutor at evening classes and I really enjoyed it.So since I moved to the UK, I decided to start this carrer again. I had several students in Glasgow and since I moved to Bristol, I've got more students and tutoring them every day. My classes...
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£50/hr
5.0
Masa I
Enthusiastic teacher and examiner of Japanese
I am a passionate and enthusiastic geography teacher with 8 years of teaching experience. I have also been coaching and tutoring for several years. Exam groups I taught have achieved very well with many accessing the top grades. I have success in raising achievements for SEN/ EAL students and support Higher Prior Attainment students reach their full potential (20% of my last GCSE class achieved grade 9).I can offer bespoke geography lessons from KS3 to KS5 level and Nat 5 level. Provide tailored tutoring for exam preparations. Support with essay writing, NEAs for A level and writing a strong personal...
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£27/hr
5.0
Isobel G
Expert Japanese tutor
I am a friendly and enthusiastic modern foreign languages teacher with experience teaching French, Spanish and Japanese across a range of secondary schools. I have completed a PGCE in Secondary Languages at the University of Derby, with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the award of my PGCE due in July 2026.I have taught French and Japanese up to GCSE level and Spanish at Key Stage 3, giving me extensive experience with the secondary curriculum and all major examination boards. My teaching approach is tailored to each learner's individual needs, whether they are aiming to improve confidence, develop...
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£54/hr
5.0
Mei K
Experienced Native Japanese Chinese / Japanese tutor
I am a native speaker of Chinese mandarins and native level speaker of Japanese. I provide tailor-made lessons designed to meet each student’s individual learning needs and goals. My teaching style is fun, engaging, and student-centred, aiming to create a relaxed yet stimulating atmosphere where students feel encouraged to express themselves and explore the language confidently.I am a warm, smiley, and friendly teacher who genuinely enjoys meeting new people from all walks of life. Seeing my students make progress brings me great joy, and it warms my heart when they can read my favourite Chinese p...
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Mei K
Iworked with Mei to wake up some very old rusty Japanese ahead of a business trip. She was exceptionally friendly and accommodating, very engaged with planning lessons, and providing extensive notes and vocabulary after each lesson. At the end of our six sessions together, I was much better prepared, and the business trip was a success. I would highly recommend Mei to anyone looking for a tutor.
Gustaf R
23rd Jun 2026
Sally C
Sally has been my Japanese tutor for about a year (maybe a bit longer) she is friendly and personable. In addition Sally has always taken into account my learning style and goals in relation to how the lessons. I am learning both written and spoken Japanese and believe most of my progress has been due to her being my tutor. I would highly recommend working with Sally.
Maggie D
22nd May 2026
Aki M
Incredible tutor! Attentive, engaging, and encouraging! Her resources are always helpful and simple to understand. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a welcoming and supportive environment to improve their Japanese.
Aliyyah I
2nd May 2026
Natsumi H
My husband and I had so much fun learning Japanese with Natsumi.
She was fun and was very helpful if I found anything tricky.
The lessons were full with conversational Japanese.
We were always surprised when the lesson would finish as time flies when you’re having fun.
Natsumi was always excited and happy when you remembered words or phrases from last lesson.
Thank you Natsumi!
Izzy O
30th Mar 2026
Joanna L
Really tailored the lessons to my needs and provided very good resource after each lesson. Joanna is very friendly and attentive during the lessons too. Highly Recommend.
James C
12th Mar 2026
Rena N
Rena has been a delight to learn with, picking up and carrying on from my independent studies towards my N5 (and beyond hopefully). Extremely friendly and knowledgeable, would definitely recommend. Thank you :)
Richard D
27th Jan 2025
Masato I
Esme has only had a few sessions with Masato but we are very impressed. His teaching style is very visual and easy to follow. He has a lovely mannerism and personability, very bubbly. He is extremely organised an efficient, punctual and follows up with notes too. Really like his style of teaching and would highly recommend.
Esme P
8th Oct 2024
Ikumi M
I never imagined I would enjoy learning a new language after my school years. Ikumi fosters a warm and welcoming environment, demonstrating patience and utmost professionalism. Her preparation for each lesson is impressive, and she even assigns homework when she's unable to conduct a session. I believe I couldn't have found a better tutor and I plan to continue with her until I achieve my personal goals.
Thank you Ikumi!
Christopher J
18th Aug 2024
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