Welcome to Meg’s Japanese Lessons

Learn Japanese with Meg – Direct Booking Available!

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I’m Meg, and I’m excited to help you on your Japanese language journey! With over 12 years of teaching experience, including 8 years at a Japanese language school where I taught more than 1,000 students from all over the world, I have a deep understanding of how to guide learners at all levels. Additionally, I’ve conducted over 3,000 online lessons, helping students reach their goals in a fun and engaging way.

What makes my lessons unique?
I believe that learning Japanese should be an enjoyable experience, not just about memorizing grammar rules. My lessons are interactive, story-based, and tailored to your personal learning style. Whether you’re a beginner or preparing for the JLPT, I’ll help you build confidence in using Japanese in real-life situations.

And now, I’m excited to offer direct booking through my website! If you’ve found me through my YouTube videos, welcome – you’re in the right place to take your Japanese skills to the next level. Let’s work together to make your language learning experience both fun and effective!

How to Book Private Lessons

5 Simple Steps to Booking Private Lessons
1)Choose your course
2)Choose a date & time
   You can book lessons up to 15 days in advance.
   Please note that lesson bookings will close 24 hours before the scheduled time.
3)Pay with PayPal
 You can use PayPal to pay for your lessons.
 We also accept other payment methods such as credit cards, Apple Pay, and Alipay.
 If you have any preferences, please feel free to let us know.
 *Please note that if you use an online payment method other than PayPal (such as credit cards or Alipay), a 4% fee will be added to the lesson fee as a transaction fee. For example, if the lesson fee is $30, a 4% fee ($1.20) will be added, bringing the total to $31.20. Thank you for your understanding.
4)Get an email with the Zoom URL from me
5)Sign in to Zoom when it’s time for lessons
*If you prefer using Skype for your lessons instead of Zoom, please let me know in advance. I am happy to accommodate your request!

Until now, I have been teaching Japanese on the platform italki. It’s a great platform, but recently, many of my new students have started learning from my YouTube videos. Some of them hesitated to use a specific platform, which made it difficult for them to book my lessons.

To make it easier for everyone to book directly, I’ve introduced a calendar system that allows students to book lessons without needing to belong to any specific platform.

Since this is still in the experimental phase, I haven’t set up lesson packages yet, but I plan to gradually update the system.

Trial Lesson

If you are taking a class for the first time, please book for a trial lesson.

【Starter】
Let’s introduce ourselves in simple English and Japanese! Please relax!
We learn important sentence patterns in Japanese.
After taking this lesson, you will be able to give a self-introduction in Japanese.

【Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced】
みなさんについて、日本語(にほんご)の勉強(べんきょう)について、話(はな)しましょう。
《We’ll talk about you and about studying Japanese!》
そして、どのように日本語(にほんご)を勉強(べんきょう)したいか、教(おし)えてください。
《Please tell me how you want to study Japanese.》

Each individual is allowed to book only one trial lesson.

Reading and Conversation for Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

Enjoy the story in comprehensible Japanese!

About Lesson
・We enjoy a conversation while reading a story in Japanese.

・I’ll ask you questions about the story and about yourself.
※We sometimes get into a lively conversation and get sidetracked from the story. But this is the best part of the course.

・Listen carefully and answer my questions.
※The goal of this lesson is to acquire the structure or grammar of Japanese by inputting it from the story and what I speak.

・The important thing is to “imagine” without using a dictionary.

・【Beginner】The stories covered in the lessons start at an easy level and gradually become more challenging.

You and I will imagine the story, relax, and have fun!
Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together!

※For efficient learning, it is recommended that you take at least one or two lessons per week for a year.

Grammar and Conversation for Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

This course is recommended for those who wish to study grammar step by step.

We use textbooks to learn grammar and also practice your conversational skills!
※You don’t have to buy textbooks. I’ll prepare materials.

【Beginner(JLPT N5-N4 Level)】
□I’ll provide flexible lessons based on “Minna no Nihongo” and “GENKI” but I support each student’s needs.
□You don’t need preparation before the lesson, but please be sure to review the lesson afterwards.
□I’ll give homework after each lesson to those who wish to do so. In our first class, let me know if you need homework.

【Intermediate(JLPT N3 Level)】
□I’ll provide flexible lessons based on “WeeklyJ” and “中級日本語カルテッド” but I support each student’s needs.
□Let’s practice talking about and expressing your opinions on various Topics.
□I’ll give homework after each lesson to those who wish to do so. In our first class, let me know if you need homework.

JLPT Success Course (N3 / N2 / N1)

This course is designed to prepare students for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test .
Course Level: This course focuses on preparing for JLPT N2 and N3. (For those aiming for N1, please contact me in advance.)

In these lessons, you will practice vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension. Listening comprehension practice is also available upon request.

【About course】
① Homework: At least three days before each lesson, I will send you practice problems as homework. Please complete these before our session. If possible, send your answers to me by the day before the lesson. I will review and correct your answers beforehand and identify the grammar and vocabulary topics we will cover.
② Lesson: During our sessions, we will review the homework together to deepen your understanding of vocabulary and grammar. For example, we will discuss similar expressions, antonyms, and more related to vocabulary.
③ Post-Lesson Review: After each lesson, I will send you a PDF with corrected answers for your review.

【Notes】
Frequency: It is recommended to take lessons at least once a week to establish a study routine and improve your Japanese language skills effectively.

Course Timing: Ideally, start this course three months before your scheduled JLPT exam. For instance, if your exam is in December, beginning in September is advisable. However, joining six months or even one month before the exam is also welcome.

☆This course is tailored for JLPT preparation and does not emphasize detailed grammar practice as a grammar-focused course would. For those needing a more comprehensive grammar understanding, I recommend the “Grammar & Conversation” course, particularly beneficial for N5 or N4 candidates.

Additionally, with the introduction of the direct booking system, I have paused the recruitment of new students on italki.

 

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Cancellation Policy

Thank you for booking a lesson with me! To ensure smooth scheduling for everyone, please take note of the following cancellation policy:

  1. Free Cancellation:
    You may cancel or reschedule your lesson up to 12 hours before the start time with no penalty.

  2. Late Cancellation (Within 12 Hours):
    If you cancel within 12 hours of the lesson start time, the lesson fee will not be refunded.

  3. No-Show Policy:
    If you do not show up for the lesson without prior notice, the lesson fee will not be refunded.

  4. Missed Attendance:
    If you do not attend the lesson within 20 minutes of the start time (15 minutes for 30-minute lessons) without prior notice, it will be considered a no-show, and the lesson will not be provided. In such cases, the fee will not be refunded.
  5. Emergency Exceptions:
    I understand that emergencies can happen. Please contact me as soon as possible if you need to cancel unexpectedly, and I’ll do my best to accommodate your situation.

Important Guidelines for Lessons

Do Not Share Zoom Links:
Please do not share the Zoom link with others or post it on social media or other public platforms.

Teacher’s Rights:
The teacher reserves the right to decline the continuation of lessons or cancel lessons for students who deviate from established rules or have inappropriate expectations. In such cases, the lesson fees will not be refunded.

Recording Policy:
Recording or filming lessons is generally not allowed. If you need to record a lesson for review purposes, please obtain the teacher’s permission beforehand. Additionally, any recorded audio or video must not be shared or posted on social media or other platforms. If any unauthorized sharing or posting is discovered, a request for removal will be made, and future lesson bookings will be declined.


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In addition to being an experienced online Japanese teacher, I am also a licensed immigration lawyer specializing in visa services. My office, Trust Administrative Scrivener Office, is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for foreigners living in Japan.

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Japanese Visa Services:

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  • Permanent Residency Applications: I help you prepare and submit your application for permanent residency, guiding you through each step to increase your chances of approval.
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At Trust Administrative Scrivener Office, my goal is to make your visa and immigration experience as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance with your visa or residency status in Japan.

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Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to assisting you!