Start Speaking Japanese
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👋 Hey, I’m Mark. I taught myself Japanese from zero and became fluent before even living in Japan.
Now I help learners like you speak real, natural Japanese — through private online lessons that are fun, flexible, and focused on actual conversation.
Marks
Japanese Academy
30$
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✅ 1-on-1 Live Lessons — Get personalized attention with a bilingual teacher who actually lives in Japan.
✅ Custom Lesson Plans — Whether you’re traveling, snowboarding, dating, or working, your lessons match your goals.
✅ Cultural Tips & Etiquette — Understand manners, train culture, and daily life in Japan.
✅ Beginner? No problem — I’ll guide you in English & Japanese so you never feel lost
✅ Flexible Scheduling — Lessons on your time, whether you’re in the US, Europe, or Japan.
✅ Essential Vocabulary — Learn 500+ of the most useful words and phrases Japanese people actually use.
✅ Progress You Can Feel — Notice improvement every week through practical speaking exercises.
Speak Basic Japanese after one lesson!
From the very first lesson, you’ll start speaking real Japanese you can actually use.
Instead of memorizing endless grammar rules, we jump straight into practical phrases, pronunciation, and real-life situations — like greetings, ordering food, and small talk. By the end of your first session, you’ll already be able to hold a simple conversation with confidence.
My Lessons are Perfect for you If..
You want to work or study in Japan
You know a few Japanese words but have a strong desire to take your passion towards Japan to the next level for your future plans.
You’re a beginner planning to travel to Japan
You don’t know any Japanese (yet). But you would love to interact with native Japanese speakers during your upcoming Japan trip!
You want to learn to speak Japanese
You want to speak Japanese with locals and actually sound natural and confident while doing it. You’ve come to the right place!
What You Will Get
💻 1-hour private online lesson on Zoom or Google Meet
✅ Personalized to your level & goals — whether you’re starting from zero or brushing up on what you already know, each lesson is tailored just for you.
✅ Practical conversation focus — learn how Japanese is actually spoken in daily life, not just textbook phrases.
✅ Pronunciation & confidence building — speak clearly so Japanese people truly understand you.
✅ Real-life situations — restaurants, trains, shopping, casual chat, and more.
✅ Beginner to advanced learners welcome — I guide you in both English and Japanese so you never feel lost.
How Scheduling Works ⏰
After booking your first lesson, I’ll personally reach out by email to confirm your time zone and set up a convenient slot for your 1-hour session.
I currently teach students worldwide, so I’m flexible with time zones!
Typical availability:
🕘 🕘 Saturday & Sunday mornings (Japan time) (Friday, and Saturday evenings in the U.S.)
🕐 Weekday evenings Japan time (Mornings in the U.S.)
Once we find a time that works best for you, I’ll send a Google Meet link for your lesson.
Ready to get started?
What My Students Say
Brian
Marks an awesome teacher! His very laid back teaching approach makes it very easy to learn and want to be apart of the class. I’m definitely looking forward to the next session. Arigato gozaimasu mark!
Dan
Mark makes it easy to understand and practice what I’ve learned from the lesson. I would definitely recommend to anyone who would like to start learning Japanese but doesn’t know where to start
