Online English with Japanese-speaking native tutors
Our tutors are native English speakers studying at universities in Tokyo. When something's confusing, they explain it in Japanese, so you're never stuck. Prepare for study abroad or work English, as relaxed as chatting with a friend.
How do I say 「テンションが上がる」 in English?
Great question! In English, “tension” means stress. If you're excited, “I'm so excited!” sounds natural.
Oh, so that was 和製英語!
Talk with a tutor, learn with games and videos, or keep going with a group. Pick what fits your day.
1-on-1 lessons
Choose a gender preference and book any free tutor instantly. Lesson notes mean every lesson picks up where the last one ended.
Book a lessonGame courses
Flashcards, quizzes and role-plays for Japanese-English mix-ups, business English and more.
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Small classes of up to 6. Talking with the same people every week makes it fun to keep going.
See classesFour ways we make sure you're never left confused in an English-only lesson.
Grammar points, the difference between real English and 和製英語 — the tricky parts get explained in Japanese. You can ask questions in Japanese too.
Our tutors are international students at universities in Tokyo. Being close in age makes conversation relaxed and natural.
After each lesson your tutor writes what you covered, new phrases and homework (with AI help if you allow it). New phrases go into your review automatically.
Join on Zoom or Google Meet from home or your phone. 25-minute lessons fit into even your busiest days.
All our tutors can speak Japanese. When you book, just choose a gender preference and a free tutor is assigned automatically, so you get used to different voices and accents.
From: USA
Japanese: JLPT N3
🤝 In person: Tokyo (around Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro)
[Sample] I study international relations at a university in Tokyo. I love travel and movies. Let's practice everyday English and casual expressions while having fun!
Tutors are assigned at random when you book (you can choose a gender preference).
From: UK
Japanese: JLPT N1
[Sample] This is my fourth year living in Japan. I'm good at explaining grammar carefully in Japanese, and I can help you prepare for study abroad or English interviews.
Tutors are assigned at random when you book (you can choose a gender preference).
All prices include tax. Buy only what you need, whenever you need it.
Founding member prices — first 20 students only
Special launch pricing to celebrate our opening.
🔁 Monthly plans
Lessons every month, automatically, so it's easy to keep going. Some plans include every course.
Weekly
¥2,600/wk
1 × 50-min lesson every week
Light
¥5,980/mo
4 × 25-min lessons a month
Standard
¥9,800/mo
4 × 50-min lessons a month
Premium
¥18,400/mo
8 × 50-min lessons a month
👥 8-week group program
Up to 6 people, 50 minutes once a week for 8 weeks. A new theme every week and a certificate at the end.
New here? Start with a trial lesson to get a feel for the lessons and find a tutor you click with.
¥500tax incl.
Book on the calendarPrivate lessons with native English speakers who can talk with you in Japanese. They'll switch to Japanese whenever you need help.
Book trial and single lessons on our calendar, then pay on Stripe's secure checkout page. After buying a pack, you can book from the calendar right away. See the Terms of Service for pack expiry and other details.
Review between lessons with fun mini-games. The first lesson of every course is free.
Conversation ・ Beginner to intermediate
Is your English really English? Swap common 和製英語 for natural phrases.
Conversation ・ Beginner
Greetings, weekends, reactions, compliments and plans: learn English that keeps conversations going.
Business ・ Beginner to intermediate
Introductions, emails, meetings, calls and presentations: learn the patterns of work English by doing.
Four steps, and you can start today.
A free 5-minute test shows your level (or ask us on LINE).
Choose a tutor gender preference and a free time on the calendar. Your tutor is assigned automatically.
Just join from the Zoom / Google Meet link. Lessons follow materials matched to your level.
After the lesson you get your tutor's note, and new phrases go into Today's review automatically.
Absolutely. Tutors explain anything confusing in Japanese, so you can start even if you're not confident in English. Feel free to ask for grammar explanations in Japanese too.
A computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection, and Zoom or Google Meet. Earphones with a microphone make it easier to hear and be heard.
If you cancel at least 24 hours before your lesson, you'll get a full refund. If you miss a lesson without letting us know (a no-show), it can't be refunded. See the Terms of Service for details.
Packs are bought on Stripe's payment page. For trial and single lessons, book on our calendar, then pay on Stripe within 60 minutes to confirm. All prices include tax.
By default, a tutor is assigned automatically from whoever is free (you can ask for a female or male tutor) at no extra cost. If you'd like a specific tutor, choose "Choose my tutor" when booking for +¥300 per lesson. Lesson notes are shared, so even with a different tutor you continue from where you left off.
No. Our tutors are native English-speaking university students in Tokyo, not certified teachers. That's how we keep prices lower. Our strengths are natural conversation practice and friendly support in Japanese.
Sign up on LINE and ask us anything. You can also start with the free 5-minute level check to see where you are.
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