大象传媒 can help you enroll in a San Francisco-Bay Area Japanese course that can give you the support you need when trying to learn Japanese. The course gives you access to well-trained instructors who have many years of experience teaching Japanese at different levels. You can also attend the course entirely online, which is a convenient way to study if you don't want to take on a long commute just to attend a class.
Japanese is spoken by more than 124 million people, and it's a popular foreign language among learners mainly because of the influence of Japanese pop culture. Students from high schools such as Lowell High School and Abraham Lincoln High may take Japanese courses to comply with general education requirements, while college students from the University of San Francisco may learn Japanese as a second language, and working professionals may study it as an added skill they can use when applying for work at Japanese companies or for traveling to Japan.
Whatever your language goals may be, learning Japanese by enrolling in a San Francisco-Bay Area Japanese class with 大象传媒 can be a fun and worthwhile experience. You can consume a lot of interesting media in Japanese and even have a deeper understanding of the Japanese culture.
What material will a San Francisco-Bay Area Japanese course cover?
When it comes to Japanese, one of the first topics that is taught to learners is sentence structure. Japanese follows a subject-object-verb sentence pattern, unlike in English where the order is subject-verb-object. For example:
English = I eat pizza
Japanese = I pizza eat
The Japanese writing system is also taught at the beginner level. There are three character systems that are used in Japanese: hiragana, katakana, and kanji or Chinese characters. Most students have an easy time learning the first two, but when it comes to kanji, many students find it challenging. This is because aside from learning how to write a single character, you also have to memorize several ways of reading it.
Other topics that will be covered in a San Francisco-Bay Area Japanese class revolve around nouns, verb conjugation, common expressions, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Since you are learning a language, it is inevitable that you will engage in discussions about culture, society, and history while in your Japanese class.
How will a San Francisco-Bay Area Japanese course help me learn?
Learning Japanese is no easy feat. That's why you need the support of expert language instructors. In a Japanese course, you can study the language under the tutelage of experienced Japanese teachers who can explain grammar and other nuances of the language. Instructors who lead these courses have gone through a rigorous interviewing and vetting process that ensures only those who are truly qualified get selected.
These Japanese courses are offered online to make it even more convenient for students to start learning. In a virtual classroom, you can participate in live classes where you can hear, see, and interact with your instructor and classmates as if you were in a physical classroom. Since there are also other students, you can have many opportunities to practice the Japanese you have learned in class through conversation practice or group exercises. Collaborative lessons have been shown to improve a student's understanding of a topic and can encourage creative thinking.
Of course, if you encounter topics that might be difficult to understand and you feel you need one-on-one attention from your Japanese instructor, our San Francisco-Bay Area Japanese class will allow you to request this type of private support. You can ask questions and promptly get relevant answers that can help you make sense of what you don't understand much faster than studying on our own. The class ensures you can have access to the support you need in order to succeed in your pursuit of Japanese proficiency.
How can I get signed up?
When learning a new language that's as challenging as Japanese, it's good to have the support of a professional instructor to help you learn in an organized and logical manner. There may also be times that you need to get motivated in your studies, and studying in a collaborative online space can be one way to keep your motivation going. If you are ready to sign up for a Japanese course, call 大象传媒 today and we can give you more details about what the course covers, available course times, and how you can start your San Francisco-Bay Area Japanese course as quickly as possible.

Rebecca: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...French and Japanese, two languages I have studied extensively, while obtaining my teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- +28 subjects

John: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...full time at an English Language school. Upon finishing my Master's, I decided to stay in Japan and pursue my career there and found my first job at Japan's largest advertising agency Dentsu. About a year later, I was later recruited to join Dentsu's sister company The Goal which is a fashion advertising agency. I spent about 10 years living in Japan before returning back to the United States. I have an excellent understanding of...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
- Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- High School English
- +6 subjects

Erin: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...basis today. I am planning on visiting Japan in the spring sometime in the future. I have a love for the flower viewing season in Japan. I am enamoured at the beauty that can be found in Japan's nature. When it comes to studying Japanese, I think student's should remember that even though the Japanese writing system has been romanized, the Chinese characters that are used are widely based off of depictions of picture symbols....
Education & Certification
- Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Middle School English
- High School English
- Art
- +11 subjects

Cynthia: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit, and I would be willing to drive to a location as well as do online tutoring.
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- French
- +72 subjects

Josh: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...and memorize. My teaching philosophy is centered on encouraging students to use all of their senses in the learning process. I know from professional and personal experiences that experiential learning is critical in order for students to process, retain, and synthesize new information. In Macedonia, for two years, I had the freedom to take calculated and creative risks in the classroom without fear of consequences from colleagues or supervisors, and because of the freedoms I...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
- University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- Geography
- Essay Editing
- +6 subjects

Sam: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...in a friendly, supportive way. I鈥檓 patient and flexible when it comes to changing my approach based on a student鈥檚 particular learning needs. Rather than simply showing my method for solutions, I make note of how students tackle problems, and their thinking gives me guidance concerning strategies that will improve on their own methods. I enjoy the challenge of finding novel ways to help students make learning easier. Illustrating how these subjects can be fascinating...
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Astronomy-Physics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- College Physics
- Trigonometry
- Middle School Math
- +18 subjects

Shin: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...because while it is more difficult to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry, physics is a very prevalent science, so even by rolling my pencil off of a table, I can easily demonstrate physics concepts to my students. For me, hearing "Oh, that makes so much more sense now!" from the students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because working with them to find the approach that best caters to...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Algebra 3/4
- +140 subjects

Rina: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...and different levels of mathematicsfields that I particularly loveas well as standardized test preparation (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT). I have found that studying becomes more enjoyable and effective when content is connected with examples of application. Finding funny, memorable ways to apply course content is my favorite way to internalize the material. I view learning as equipping myself with different tools to better understand the world. With this attitude, studying became truly exciting for...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- ISEE- Lower Level
- +51 subjects

Joseph: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...by thinking critically can we truly understand something. My goal as an instructor is help my students gain these skills. I don't want to just bark, "This is correct. End of discussion." I want my students to know why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really learn something, the...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Study Skills
- College Essays
- IB Theory of Knowledge
- +25 subjects

Leea: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...in the school system. That is why working with a tutor can be a person's best opportunity for success. I am a trained teacher who will help students succeed! I am certified to teach English, Spanish, Japanese, and Political Science in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Louisiana. I have a Master's Degree in English from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and thirty Master's credits in Spanish from the University of California - Santa Barbara. I have...
Education & Certification
- Carroll University - Bachelors, International Relations
- Mount Mary College - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- English Grammar and Syntax
- World Literature
- +32 subjects

Koki: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
I recently moved to D.C. after graduating from Brown University with a B.S. in Chemical Biology. While in college, I had the opportunity to become a teaching assistant for both introductory and upper-level biochemistry courses, which I truly enjoyed. By using the insights I have gained through my experience as a teaching assistant, I would love to help students out by facilitating their learning process. I look forward to hearing from and meeting you!
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Biology
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Arithmetic
- High School Chemistry
- College Biology
- +27 subjects

Jennifer: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...students to just accept things that they do not fully understand. I want my students to question me if they think I am wrong, do their own research, and decide what they believe is true based on their own experiences and observations. These will be the most important lesson that I teach my students. I believe that for a child to be truly successful in life it is important that they have a strong sense...
Education & Certification
- Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
- Heritage University - Masters, Elementary Education K-8
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- Test Prep
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +16 subjects

Desiree: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...English Grammar and teaching English to non-native speakers. My GPA within the linguistics program is 3.95 and my overall GPA is 3.8. With full marks in writing and speech as well, I can offer a well-rounded approach to written and spoken communication. Lastly, with a background in Japanese, I have successfully completed 15 credits worth of Japanese with a 4.0, and an average of 3.75 in all Japanese language classes, as well as being a...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Linguistics (minor TESOL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Other
- Reading
- Phonics
- +12 subjects

Wahala: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at Indiana University Bloomington, majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Psychology and Japanese. I tutor multiple subjects, but I enjoy tutoring Algebra and Japanese the most. I believe that everybody should be able to get the education that they deserve and the attention and help in order for them to achieve that. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing the Guitar, Photography, and playing Badminton.
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Introduction to Japanese
- Greek
- AP Computer Science A
- +53 subjects

Arafat: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences with double minors in Spanish and Chemistry. I tutored various subjects all four years in college, specializing in all Sciences and Spanish. In my experience tutoring these subjects, my goal has always been to explain to my students why you get to your answers rather than how you get there. For each student I tutor, I do my best to tailor my planning and strategies based on each student...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Medicine
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Biochemistry
- College Chemistry
- +16 subjects

Zhaleh: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- High School English
- Algebra 2
- 7th Grade Math
- +35 subjects

Andrew: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...Here I gained valuable experience in business culture and acquired some of the skills it takes to work in a Japanese office. During those 3 years, I also had the privilege of teaching English to 4 and 5-year-old children once a week and leading English conversation classes for adults once a month. The best part of teaching was being able to interact with my students. It brought me much joy to see my students actively...
Education & Certification
- Carthage College - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Introduction to Japanese
- English
- Languages
- +2 subjects

Asami: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
I am a native speaker of Japanese. I have experience teaching Japanese at elementary and high school levels as a substitute teacher. I've been tutoring with Varsity tutors since July 2018. I look forward to working with you to build on or establish your Japanese language skills.
Education & Certification
- Tokyo College - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- Korean
- Greek
- +6 subjects

Maasa: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...a recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies with a focus in East Asian Languages in culture. I also minored in business, focusing my studies on marketing and international business. Throughout my studies I have taught a variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about tutoring Japanese. I try and teach in a conversational style, because I believe that this is more...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- College Business
- Languages
- +1 subjects

Mara: San Francisco Japanese course instructor
...Rhetorics, and International Studies: Global Culture) and three certificates (Gender and Women's Studies, German, and Japanese Professional Communication). I was a Co-Instructor and peer mentor for a freshman multi-disciplinary seminar for two years. I have diagnoised ADHD and discovered ways to work with my brain and excel, graduating top of my middle school, high school and undergraduate classes. I strive to ensure every person feels valued, respected and safe through individualized, engaging, worthwhile sessions.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- German
- Essay Editing
- High School Reading
- +35 subjects