Stop studying Japanese — start speaking it. Paired with a native speech coach on JLF’s personalised Level 1–5 pathway. Most beginners hold everyday conversations in ~2 months. No kanji. No grammar drills.
Matched to a vetted native bilingual coach — not a random tutor from a list of thousands.
Muscle Memory Training + Conversation Flow + role-plays. Sessions are speaking, not lectures.
Start at Level 1 (2-Month Master Course); progress to daily life, work, business, advanced.
Short questionnaire: goal, topics, depth, practice time.
A consultant runs a Speaking Level Check and recommends your level & pathway.
Matched with a coach and a personalised plan for your level.
60-minute sessions · Zoom · flexible time zones (US & Japan) · 1-on-1 default; group & self-training also available.
Japan Language Factory Owner
Born in Kumamoto and raised in Osaka
Born and raised in Fukui
Born in Chiba
Native of Tokyo, lived in Los Angeles for 17 years
Born and raised in Chiba, Learned English completely in Japan
Born and raised in Tokyo. Have been living in the States for almost 20 years
Born in Fukuoka, raised in Tokyo
Born and raised in Kanagawa
Born and raised in Tsushima, Nagasaki
Every coach is a native, bilingual coach who has completed 100+ hours of JLF’s bilingual coaching training — nobody coaches at JLF without it. A consultant matches you.
Level 1 The 2-Month Master Course — introductory everyday speaking.
Levels 2–5 Daily life, social, work/relocation, advanced & business Japanese.
| JLF speech coaching | A typical tutor | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Speaking & real conversation | Grammar, kanji, textbook drills |
| Who teaches you | Vetted native coach, one method | Whoever you pick from a list |
| Goal | Speak in ~2 months (Level 1) | Open-ended hourly lessons |
| Kanji / JLPT | Not required | Usually the core |
Read what our students say → student stories.
If your goal is to speak, yes — a native coach with live feedback is the fastest route from “I understand a little” to real conversation.
No. JLF trains speaking directly through imitation, repetition and feedback — the way children learn.
Fully online, so your coach isn’t limited to who lives nearby — a native speaker wherever you are.
Book your free consultation — we’ll check your level and map the fastest route. No obligation.