Japanese Language Lessons

Offers online services

About

(Lessons are ONLINE ONLY; please message me ONLY WHEN a student is interested in studying Japanese seriously. Don't message me about tourism, translation, or interpretation services.) I was born and raised in Tokyo Japan living in Los Angeles and graduated from the literature department of Waseda University. I realize learning another language is tough and requires patience a lot from my experience in learning English. Every student is different. GENKI is the main text book.

I listen to you as carefully as possible to make the lesson meaningful. I try to listen and understand what my student is interested in and which direction she/he wants to go.

I really enjoy meeting new people and love to talk about Japanese culture especially movie(Ghibli!),TV-shows (Shogun!),music(City Pop!),food(Ramen!) and turism(I'm from Tokyo!)

Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions. Call or text me anytime. 15 min sample FREE lesson via Zoom. I am sure that lessons gonna be fun!

I use GENKI as a text book.

Lessons are online only.

Highlights

Hired 5 times

1 employee

7 years in business

Serves Toluca Lake , CA

Offers online services

Payment methods

Venmo, Zelle

Specialties

Students age

10 - 13 years old, 14 - 17 years old, 18 - 25 years old, 26 - 44 years old, 45 - 64 years old, 65 or older

Current speaking level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Speaking goals

Conversational proficiency, Full professional fluency, Native / bilingual fluency

Current reading level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Current writing level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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Speedy P.

Akira is an excellent teacher, he is patient and has a lot of materials for his students!

April 06, 2021

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Louis

Mr. Akira Komatsu caters to the level of your needs. Thirty five years ago I studied abroad in Japan and have not used Japanese all these years. Since COVID-Times, I figure its time to keep myself occupied other than watching TV. Ive had four lessons with Mr. Komatsu and each time, he is patient and caters to my broken Japanese. My focus is to converse and I can see myself slowly getting more comfortable. I started with a 30 minute lesson trial and now Im continuing with 60 minute lessons. I highly recommend Mr. Kotmatsu if you want to learn Japanese, or simply like me, re-learn it after many year.

November 02, 2020

Han

Great lessons!

October 31, 2020

M S.

I sought the help of a Japanese tutor for brushing up on some very basic conversation skills that I had acquired having grown up in a household with Japanese speaking parents. I realized after having gone to Japan with my husband that my conversation skills were very rusty. With Akira’s help, I have been able to relearn how to speak correctly, how to correct use the appropriate phrases in particular situations and increase my vocabulary.

September 14, 2020

Jenn M.

My son and I have used several language apps but nothing compares to working one-in-one with an instructor. My son is progressing well through introductory Japanese despite his learning disabilities. Akira has demonstrated so much patience and ability to keep so my engaged.

September 03, 2020

Sean

Akira is the best foreign language teacher Ive ever had! He does an excellent job explaining complicated concepts, follows up on questions after the fact, and is just an all-around excellent teacher. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

September 02, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

I give them 20 min free consultation and lesson first.
Let's figure out what way is best for you!

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Waseda University in Tokyo Japan Place, BA in Literature

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

🌟Lesson Fee (online via Zoom)

$55/60min and application monthly 4 lessons up-front for $200 $20 discount

How did you get started teaching?

Word of mouth

What types of students have you worked with?

I am teaching various kind of students ages from 8 to over 60 years old including autism, dyslexic, MR.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

Meeting people through from all around the U.S.A. through the lessons is wonderful.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Have fun, that is the most important thing.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Be conscious about your goal.

Services offered

Japanese