Welcome to Meg’s Japanese Lessons
If you are new here, please start with a Trial Lesson.
After the trial, I will guide you to the best lesson style for your goal.
Start with a Trial Lesson
A relaxed first session to check your level, goals, and the best course for you.
Starter (first-time)
Self-introduction + simple Japanese
We introduce ourselves in simple English/Japanese and learn key patterns you can use immediately.
- No preparation needed
- Goal check + learning plan
- You’ll leave with a Japanese self-introduction
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Talk about your learning style
We talk about you, your Japanese journey, and what you want to achieve next.
- Speaking comfort check
- JLPT / conversation / reading goals
- Recommended next steps after trial
Important
One trial lesson per person
Each person can book one trial lesson. After the trial, I will share the regular booking link if we continue.
- Fair scheduling for continuing students
- Clear expectations from day one
Continuing student?
If you already study with Meg, use the button to jump to the regular lesson area.
Warm, practical lessons
I teach in a calm, supportive atmosphere—
so you can speak more and feel safe making mistakes.
Regular Lessons
This section is for continuing students, or learners who have already taken a trial lesson.
Story Conversation (TPRS)
Comprehensible Japanese Story Conversation
We read a story, I ask you questions, and you answer naturally—this is the fastest way to build real speaking confidence.
- Story → repetition → speaking (natural acquisition)
- Beginner stories start easy and grow gradually
- Dictionary-free imagination practice
Grammar + Speaking
Structured Grammar and Speaking Practice
Step-by-step grammar with conversation practice. Materials provided (textbooks not required).
- N5–N4: Minna no Nihongo / GENKI (flexible)
- N3: opinions + topics (WeeklyJ / 中級日本語カルテッド)
- Homework available if you want it
JLPT
JLPT Success Course (N3 / N2)
Focused JLPT preparation with homework review. (For N1, please contact me first.)
- Homework sent 3+ days before each lesson
- We review together + expand vocab/grammar
- Post-lesson PDF corrections provided
Cancellation Policy
Clear rules help keep scheduling smooth for everyone.
Free cancellation
You may cancel or reschedule up to 12 hours before the lesson start time with no penalty.
Late cancellation (within 12 hours)
If you cancel within 12 hours of the lesson start time, the lesson fee is not refundable.
No-show
If you do not show up without notice, the lesson fee is not refundable.
Missed attendance window
If you do not join within 20 minutes of the start time (or 15 minutes for 30-minute lessons), it will be treated as a no-show.
Emergency exceptions
Emergencies happen. Please message me as soon as possible and I will try to accommodate if I can.
Booking links