Online Japanese Lessons That Get You Speaking

Native coaches, speaking-first method, and a Level 1–5 pathway — delivered online. Choose the format that fits your goal.

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Pick the format that fits you

Fully personalised — the fastest route. JLF’s default premium format.

Learn and practise speaking alongside others.

Practise on your own between or instead of live sessions.

Short questionnaire on your level and what you want to say.

Speaking Level Check → the right format & level for you.

Online sessions built around your plan.

60-minute sessions · Zoom · flexible time zones (US & Japan). Consultant recommends 1-on-1, group or self-training.

0–5 min — greet your coach and warm up in the Japanese you already have.
5–15 — Speaking Level Check: the coach hears what you can already say.
15–35 — your first real topic: Express → Ask → Listen → Feedback (Conversation Flow), repeating natural phrases until they stick (Muscle Memory Training).
35–50 — a role-play of a real situation (a café order, a self-introduction) with live correction.
50–60 — recap, the phrases to reuse this week, and the plan for next time.

All on Zoom, 60 minutes, 1-on-1.

Read what our students say → student stories.

How much do online lessons cost?

1-on-1 is fastest and fully tailored; group adds peer practice; self-training supports independent practice. The consultant recommends the fit.

Do I need kanji or grammar?

No — lessons train speaking directly.

Book a free consultation and pick your format.