Three years of self-study,
and still nothing comes out.
It's not your vocab, your grammar book, or your dramas. What's missing is time spent building your own sentences and saying them. This course is here to keep making that time.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Does this sound like you?
- You understand everything you read — but out loud, you stall at «uh…»
- You delivered your rehearsed line on a trip, then couldn't catch the reply
- Solo study never survives day three; the app just stacks up notifications
- A chance to speak with Japanese friends or coworkers comes — and you escape into English
THE REAL REASON
It was never talent. It was the order.
Most learners stack input (reading, listening) and postpone output — «later, once I'm good enough». But speaking isn't something you do after you get good. You get good by doing it. This course puts your own sentences in your mouth from lesson one.
HOW IT WORKS
How each lesson runs
Review
We go over the grammar and expressions, then practise them in conversation
Correct
If a word or phrase comes out wrong while you speak, I'll fix it with you
Keep
After each lesson I write up your feedback so you can go back over it
A LONG-TERM HABIT
Japanese as a habit, not homework 🌿
Fluency isn't built in one sitting. It builds up as you keep listening, speaking and repeating.
The four-lesson course is for people who want to learn Japanese over the long run
Meet Japanese regularly and what started as study slowly becomes a natural routine
As the routine adds up, Japanese starts to settle into you
If studying is hard to keep up, make Japanese part of your daily routine instead 🌱
LOGISTICS
The practical part is easy
- Pay once and get 4 lesson credits — book each lesson on the calendar at a time that suits you.
- Lessons are 1:1 on Zoom, 50 minutes. Camera on or off — both fine.
- Teacher's notes after every lesson, so you can revisit everything anytime.
YOUR TEACHER
Who's teaching
Yomi — native speaker in Osaka, fluent in Korean
As a native Japanese teacher I've taught everywhere from Korean corporates and private lessons for executives and entertainers through to online courses.
Full introduction →REVIEWS
Reviews
We're waiting on the first cohort's reviews. Stories from the classroom will live here.
PRICING
1:1 4회 정기 코스 50분
4 single lessons would be $120
$110
Once a week × 4 · $27.50 per lesson · teacher's notes included
Your time slot is held for 10 minutes while you check out
FAQ
Frequently asked
How does booking work?
Lessons are paid in advance. Once you pay, you get lesson credits and book each lesson on the calendar. A chosen slot is held for 10 minutes while you check out, and your lesson is confirmed after payment.
Can I reschedule or cancel?
Yes — please let us know as early as you can. Try to avoid same-day cancellations.
What if I miss a lesson without notice?
If you don't attend and haven't been in touch before the lesson starts, that lesson counts as taken and refunds are not available.
Is my level too low?
Everyone from complete beginners up is welcome — grammar, conversation, business Japanese, shaped around your goal in the first lesson. Starting from hiragana? The free workbooks are a good warm-up.
30 or 50 minutes?
Pick 30 minutes for short, frequent sessions; 50 minutes when you want time to really talk. Not sure — ask on Instagram DM.
What happens after the four lessons?
In the last lesson we plan the next step together. Continue or take a break — decide then, no pressure.
Not sure which lesson fits?
There's no free trial lesson, but questions are always welcome. Instagram DM reaches Yomi fastest.