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I've studied Japanese for the past 25 years, including living in Japan for six of those years. I've studied at five different Japanese language schools, but my online private lessons with Nagatomi-sensei have been the best experience out of them all.

First, Nagatomi-sensei is very professional. She is a full-time Japanese language instructor in Japan. During our first class, Nagatomi-sensei asked me how I liked to learn. What methods in the past worked well for me? I like learning Japanese through current events, as well as reading about historically significant Japanese from the past. She recommended two text books that perfectly met this goal. Each week, we cover new vocabulary and grammar by reading topical news stories as well as short biographies of famous Japanese.

Nihongo-Pro is also super convenient. I travel a lot for my work. But I can always log on to Nihongo Pro and get my lesson no matter where I am in the world. This solution works for me. It will work for you, too!

I previously studied Japanese in a traditional classroom setting, but I find this format more effective because of the individualized attention and the convenience of online lessons.

My teacher, Nakano-sensei, is absolutely wonderful—patient, encouraging, and very attentive to how I learn. She adjusts each lesson to focus on areas I need to work on, which has made a noticeable difference for me as a beginner, especially with pronunciation.

The lessons are structured but flexible, making it easier to stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed. Nakano-sensei also creates a comfortable, supportive environment where I can ask questions and make mistakes without hesitation, which has been important for building confidence.

I’ve been exposed to Japanese for years, but this is the first time I’ve felt more confident actually using it.

I would definitely recommend Nihongo-Pro to anyone looking for a personalized and effective way to learn Japanese.