With private lessons at most online Japanese schools, you choose a teacher and receive instruction from that one teacher. It’s a simple, direct approach, but, at JOI, we realize it doesn’t meet every student’s needs.

That’s why we’re pleased to offer Team-Up Private Lessons, a unique system where two or more teachers work together to make an effective, convenient plan for your online Japanese lessons that meets your schedule and your goals.

Team-Up is included at no additional cost in every JOI private-lesson package.

Many different situations might call for a Team-Up study plan:

		You want to focus on different aspects of learning Japanese. Maybe you want to prepare for the JLPT, but also improve your Japanese conversation skills. Or perhaps you want to learn business Japanese, but also improve your reading comprehension. Of course, you’re free to take all your private lessons from one instructor, but a separate plan of study for each area can take best advantage of each teacher’s specialty. “I’m studying for the JLPT this year, plus I want to learn a little Kansai dialect for a trip to Osaka this summer. Private lessons from two JOI teachers make it easy for me to work steadily on both subjects.” Steve C., USA
		You need flexibility in scheduling private lessons. Perhaps your work or school schedule varies from day to day or week to week. Some days or weeks, you might want to take morning classes; at other times, evening classes. Although a single teacher’s private lesson schedule may be insufficient, the right combination of two schedules is sure to meet almost any need. “ Due to my fluctuating work schedule, I cannot fit all my Japanese lessons into the scheduled teaching times of any one of the available teachers, so JOI offered to have two teachers share the responsibility of my private lessons. These shared lessons have been an excellent experience. The teachers keep one another up to date on my progress—exchanging emails and information to make sure the classes aren’t repetitive—and both teachers always seem to know which areas I need to review. I am grateful to JOI for accommodating me with this unique teaching style. I would recommend it enthusiastically to other students with the same type of busy, changing schedule. Domo arigato, JOI! ” Twyla, Canada
		You’re looking for intensive Japanese language study. Students seeking an accelerated path to Japanese proficiency can consider private lessons from multiple teachers. In this case, the JOI teachers will consult with you to build a single, integrated plan for your Japanese study.