Individualized, Customized Learning Plans

Private lessons offer a tailor-made course designed especially for the needs and requirements of the student.  Click on FAQs to see how flexible lesson schedules can be.

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Private lessons are especially useful for:

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・enjoying more communication with the Japanese partner (spouse or life partner), 

    children, and Japanese family. 日本人のパートナー（配偶者やライフ・パートナ ー）、

     子供 たちや、バートナーの日本人家族ともっとコミュニケーションを楽しむために。

・improving your current language skills at your own pace

・preparing for standardized tests such as 日本語能力試験 a.k.a. JLPT (Japanese    

   Language Proficiency Test) and/or ビジネス日本語検定 a.k.a BJT.     

・enhancing social and cultural understanding

・targeting specific situations such as relocation to Tokyo or the need to learn industrial

   terminology.

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The instructor, Ms. Keiko Shintani, has a rich background covering all

aspects of Japanese language and culture.  She has had 37 years of

experience running a bi-lingual business and outstanding success as

a Japanese teacher in New York City.  She easily transitions between

Japanese and English if a student’s level or the circumstances of each

session require it.  

See also "Testimonials" and "About JALF" (sub page under "HOME").