Japanese Coaching for Self-Learners
You study on your own. Your coach gives you a plan, a deadline and a weekly check-in, so you keep going and actually improve.
Is Coaching Right for You?
Coaching is for people who can study on their own, but need direction and someone to answer to.
- You keep stalling. You have used apps or textbooks, made progress, and then stopped.
- You have a deadline. A JLPT date, a trip, a move or a new job with Japanese clients.
- You don’t need a lecture. You need someone to set the right work and check it.
How It Works
Most of the learning happens between sessions. Sessions are for checking, fixing and planning.
Level Test
Take the level test so we know exactly where you are.
First Session
45 minutes. We set one goal, a deadline and your weekly study hours.
Every Week
Do the plan, send a short check-in form, and get written feedback once a week.
Every Two Weeks
A 30 minute session to check progress and set the next two weeks.
| Private Lessons | Japanese Coaching | |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay for | Time learning with a teacher | A plan, and someone checking your own study |
| Where the learning happens | In the lesson | Between sessions, on your own |
| How it is sold | Single lessons and 4-lesson packs | One 8 week programme |
| How progress is measured | Teacher feedback | Level test at the start and the end |
What’s Included
- Level test at the start and in week 8
- A 45 minute first session to set your goal and plan
- Four 30 minute sessions in weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8
- A weekly check-in with written feedback
- A weekly study plan using our graded stories and JLPT mock tests
- The Nihon GO! app for stories, mini tests and review
What You Need
- About 4 hours a week of your own study time
- A clear reason to learn: an exam, a trip, work or life in Japan
- Hiragana and katakana. Starting from zero? Begin with private lessons instead.
If you cannot find the time, coaching will not work, and we will tell you so before you pay.
Apply for the First Group
Tell us your level, your goal and how many hours you can study each week. We reply by email with whether coaching fits you and how to start.
Questions
- Is it online only? Yes. Sessions are on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere.
- What if I miss a week? Send the check-in anyway. Your coach adjusts the plan to what actually happened.
- Can I add lessons? Yes. Book any private lesson alongside coaching if you want more speaking time.
- Does it help with the JLPT? Yes. Your plan can be built around your exam date, using our mock tests.