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Learn Japanese Online

JOI is an online Japanese school. Learn Japanese online in real time. Take online Japanese classes—group classes, private lessons, or JLPT lessons—from native, professional Japanese teachers.

Connect a headset to your PC or Mac (webcam optional), and you have an instant online Japanese school. Learn Japanese at your pace from professional Japanese teachers.

For corporate customers, JOI offers customized Japanese language training solutions. Learn more about our corporate Japanese training solutions.

What makes JOI different from other online Japanese schools?
  •  Free Japanese classes with TrialPay  details
  •  Last-minute reservations  details
  •  No membership or introductory fees
  •  Small-group classes—including JLPT Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 classes
  •  Private lessons
  •  Tensaku essay correction service  details
  •  Free quizzes, message board, 24-hour chat rooms, and more

Sample video of online Japanese classes
Sample video of online Japanese classes
What's New
2008/04/01   Community News - 2008/04/01 - Japanese Language Classes Read the latest JOI Community News (2008-04-01). Take a look at Japanese culture and learn Japanese words and phrases from everyday life in Japan. Just in time for spring in Japan! Find out some of our teachers' favorite sakura viewing spots.
2008/02/25   Community News - 2008/02/25 - Japanese Online School Read the latest JOI Community News (2008-02-25). Learn Japanese systems of counting years (or, what does Heisei 20 mean to you).
2008/02/20   Introducing new online Japanese teacher Chiharu Takase - Japanese Online School We are pleased to welcome our newest online Japanese teacher, Chiharu Takase. Starting in March, Takase-sensei will teach Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 FlexLessons, and will offer private Japanese lessons at the introductory and beginner levels.
2008/02/03   Community News - 2008/02/03 - Japanese for Business Read the latest JOI Community News (2008-02-03). Setsubun and the Chinese calendar are featured in this issue. (Did you know spring started today?)
2008/01/18   Last-minute reservations for online Japanese classes - Learn Japanese Online Today we introduce last-minute reservations, a new option that lets you reserve most FlexLessons (small-group classes) as little as 2 hours before class. No other online Japanese school makes it so convenient! Learn more.
2008/01/12   Learn Japanese online for free with TrialPay - Learn Japanese Online Learn Japanese free with TrialPay. With our new TrialPay option, you can take JOI's online Japanese classes (FlexLessons) for free. Get your free Japanese lessons, or read the press release.
2007/12/24   Community News - 2007/12/24 - Learn To Speak Japanese Online Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-12-24). Christmas customs in Japan are highlighted in this Christmas eve edition. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone!
2007/12/18   Online Japanese classes take a short holiday - Japanese for Business No JOI classes are held from December 31 through January 3. New enrollment, lesson purchases, support services, and chat rooms are available as usual. Happy Holidays!
2007/12/05   Learn Japanese from native Japanese teachers at JOI - Japanese Online School Please welcome our newest Japanese teacher, Noriko Yokozuka. Starting early next year, Yokozuka-sensei will teach Intermediate and JLPT 3 FlexLessons, and will offer private Japanese lessons at the beginner and intermediate levels (including JLPT Level 2 and JLPT Level 3).
2007/11/17   Japanese conversation classes - Japanese Language Classes Our FlexTalk class is now called Discussion Dojo. Just as a dojo is the place for martial arts training, our discussion dojo is the place to polish your discussion skills in Japanese. Of course, you'll hear new words and phrases, but the focus is on connecting the Japanese vocabulary and grammar you already know into real Japanese conversation.
2007/11/01   JLPT Level 1 Preparation Classes - Japanese Online School More JLPT classes start in December! Our newest FlexLessons class, Advanced (JLPT 1), prepares you for Level 1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, Kanji, and reading comprehension skills. Learn more about the JLPT.
2007/10/22   Miyayama-sensei joins our online Japanese language school - Learn To Speak Japanese Online New Japanese teacher Madoka Miyayama, joins our online Japanese school in late November. Miyayama-sensei will teach Beginner 2 and Intermediate FlexLessons, and will offer private Japanese lessons at the introductory, beginner, and intermediate levels.
2007/10/22   Community News - 2007/10/22 - Japanese Online School Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-10-22). Tatami mats and tensaku are this issue's focus.
2007/10/16   Learn To Speak Japanese Online Introducing Tensaku, our essay/composition correction service for JOI students. Practice your Japanese writing skills, and have your composition corrected by a professional JOI teacher. Log in for full tensaku details, and get started writing today!
2007/10/09   Community News - 2007/10/09 - Japanese Language Classes Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-10-09). Learn all about Japanese onsen and ryokan, in peak form for autumn.
2007/09/10   Community News - 2007/09/10 - Learn Japanese Online Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-09-10). Topics include: Japanese school uniforms and an all-new intermediate grammar list, great for intermediate students and those working toward the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 2.
2007/08/16   Community News - 2007/08/16 - Japanese Language Classes Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-08-16).
2007/08/11   Japanese Language Classes No JOI classes are held during the O-bon holiday from August 13 to 15 (Japan time). For support questions, please click here.
2007/08/11   All-new online Japanese classrooms - Japanese Online School Starting August 16, JOI introduces all-new Japanese language classrooms! The latest technology gives every student of our online Japanese school better sound and video, plus the easiest installation of all—none!
2007/08/09   JLPT Level 3 Preparation Classes - Japanese Online Institute - JOI JLPT Level 3 Preparation Classes start August 16. This new FlexLessons course prepares you for Level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, Kanji, and reading comprehension skills. Learn more about the JLPT. Registration for the 2007 JLPT is now open worldwide.
2007/08/06   Community News - 2007/08/06 - Japanese Online School Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-08-06).
2007/07/09   Community News - 2007/07/09 - Japanese Online School Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-07-09).
2007/06/30   Native Japanese teachers - Japanese for Business Please help us welcome Chie Shimada, our newest teacher joining our online Japanese school on July 23. She will teach Introductory FlexLessons, as well as private Japanese lessons at the introductory and beginner levels.
2007/06/25   Community News - 2007/06/25 - Japanese Online Institute - JOI Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-06-25).
2007/06/18   Community News - 2007/06/18 - Japanese Online School Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-06-18).
2007/06/11   Community News - 2007/06/11 - Learn To Speak Japanese Online Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-06-11).
2007/06/05   Community News - 2007/06/05 - Japanese Online School Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-06-05).
2007/05/28   Community News - 2007/05/28 - Japanese for Business Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-05-28).
2007/05/26   JLPT Level 2 Preparation Classes - Japanese for Business JLPT Level 2 Preparation Classes start June 4. This FlexLessons course prepares students comprehensively for Level 2 (the next-to-highest level) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, Kanji, and reading comprehension skills. Learn more about the JLPT.
2007/05/21   Community News - 2007/05/21 - Japanese Language Classes Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-05-21).
2007/05/14   Community News - 2007/05/14 - Learn Japanese Online Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-05-14).
2007/05/07   Community News - 2007/05/07 - Learn Japanese Online Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-05-07).
2007/04/30   Community News - 2007/04/30 - Japanese Language Classes Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-04-30).
2007/04/23   Community News - 2007/04/23 - Learn To Speak Japanese Online Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-04-23).
2007/04/16   Community News - 2007/04/16 - Japanese Online Institute - JOI Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-04-16).
2007/04/09   Community News - 2007/04/09 - Japanese Online School Read the latest JOI Community News (2007-04-09).
2007/04/01   Private lessons - Japanese Online School In response to student requests, JOI is pleased to extend our private-lesson offerings with PrivateGold Lessons. With the PrivateGold plan, you have priority reservation access, progress reports, and more. Compare features here.
2007/04/01   JOI community news - Learn To Speak Japanese OnlineHave a look at the first issue of the JOI Community News. We're introducing this new regular feature to keep you up to date on what's happening and what's being planned at JOI, share some thoughts on Japanese language and culture, and pass along support tips.
2007/04/01   Lesson blog - Japanese Language ClassesHere's another new JOI exclusive—a weekly lesson blog! This is your chance to meet your online Japanese teachers, keep up on what's happening in Japan, and learn Japanese phrases along the way. Click the Lesson Blog link from your Current Reservations page, and post your comment today!
2007/02/14   Earth Communications Inc. launches - Japanese Online SchoolWelcome to the new JOI! Along with the introduction of our corporate services, our online Japanese school becomes an Earth Communications, Inc., company. See the complete announcement (English), or in Japanese.
2007/02/14   Discussion class - Learn To Speak Japanese Online Starting March 1, we introduce a new FlexLessons course: FlexTalk. Intended for intermediate and advanced students, it's a great way to improve your Japanese conversation and discussion skills. There's no better way to learn Japanese than to practice real conversation, so please join us.
2007/02/14   Chat in Japanese - Japanese Online Institute - JOI In March, we kick off Chat Events, another free service for students of our online Japanese school! Join us for a moderated chat, hosted by our very own Keiko Sakakibara, and learn Japanese online in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
2007/02/01   Native Japanese language teachers - Learn Japanese OnlineOur online Japanese school is growing! We welcome new teachers Eri Iemoto and Takako Noritomi, both teaching beginner Japanese classes and private lessons starting February 26.
2007/01/05   Native Japanese language teacher - Japanese Online SchoolWe're happy to have our newest teacher, Mamiko Kawamura. Starting February 1, Ms. Kawamura teaches FlexLessons at the Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 levels, as well as private lessons. Welcome aboard!
2006/11/30   Japan links - Japanese Language ClassesCheck out the new Links page, where you'll find all kinds of Japan-related sites.
2006/09/02   Japanese language tips - Learn To Speak Japanese OnlineVisit the new Message Board (login required), where you can exchange Japanese language tips with other students, set up times to chat in Japanese with other students in our 24-hour video chat rooms, and more! The message board is one more way JOI makes it easy to learn Japanese online.
2006/08/20   Online lesson plans - Learn Japanese OnlineNew Lesson Plans! The teachers' lesson plans are now part of the JOI reservation system (login required). Many lesson plans include links to free Japanese language quizzes that help you make the most of your classroom time.
2006/06/03   Free chat in Japanese - Learn Japanese Online9am to Noon Japan Time is now Chat Time at our online Japanese school!
Go to the new video chat rooms to make friends with other JOI students and practice your Japanese live, online!
2006/05/01   JLPT level 2 grammar course - Japanese Online SchoolJLPT Level 2 Grammar Course. (The application deadline for the 2006 JLPT Course has passed.)
 
In Our Students' Words
“During the couple of private lessons that I chose as an intense preparation for my stay in Japan, the teacher assigned to me was always competent, well prepared and ready to help.”
Fabian
“The FlexLessons promote much individual attention, yet having other students in the class reinforces the material learned. The pace of Beginner 1 is quicker than Introductory, but the time flies by. I enjoyed the Intro classes so much that my preteen daughter is taking private lessons and is really enjoying them.”
Cathy-US
Seno-sensei is always helpful and patient. Even in a group lesson, my sensei is very attentive to each student's particular needs. Plus, the quizzes help me review and discover if I need to work extra in any area.”
Sheila-US
“I just had my first lesson and am excited beyond words. It's like being in a real classroom, but you don't need to go anywhere. It can't be beat if you live far from big cities and universities. Plus, it's much more structured and disciplined than self-study, so I'm pretty confident I'll make good progress. I'm certainly buying more lessons and looking forward to my next one tomorrow!”
Olga E.
“I'm amazed how well the JOI classroom works. The teachers are very accessible, and I love that students can progress as fast or slowly as they wish.”
James
“I took my first lessons just last week and I absolutely loved every minute of them. Everyday after work all I could think about was how many more days until my next class! Now I can't wait to set up some private lessons and really get started with learning Japanese! Arigatou Gozaimasu!!!”
Lisa (US)
“The teacher was very helpful, and I was able to review a lot of material that immediately refreshed my memory. She was very effective at ensuring our pronounciation was correct and intonation on words, present, active, passive or transitive verbs were spoken correctly.”
Steve B
“Imagine the time you spend to go to the school to study? Been searching for something like this for quite some time. In addition, must really say that the teachers are very very caring. I think i will continue the lessons here at JOI. JOI, it's the place that you wanna be, the place where East meets West. JOI, Sugoi! (Fantastic!)”
Canice/Singapore
“It's really an easy way to learn the Japanese language and I'm able to learn it together with other people if I choose to. There's also the flexibility of paying more so that I can have private lessons as well so it's really convenient. Thanks JOI for this!”
Jesiee (Singapore)
“JOI is the best way that I've found to take Japanese lessons online! The pick-and-choose lesson times are great for people who don't have a regular weekly schedule. A time that works for me one week might not work for me the next, but with JOI I can take lessons whenever I happen to be free. The webpage and classroom software are outstanding. Best of all, I don't have to leave my home to go to class! Go ahead and sign-up for the low-cost trial lessons. You'll be glad that you did!”
Jeff (Canada)
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