Online Japanese Lessons: FlexLessons & Private Lessons
Compare small-group FlexLessons and one-on-one Private Lessons.
Find the Best Fit for Your Goals
FlexLessons are small-group classes with up to 7 students.
Private Lessons are tailored to your needs and goals.
Founded in 2006, Japonin (JOI) has supported 6,000+ learners worldwide.
Lesson Overview
- FlexLessons: 50-minute small-group lessons (up to 7 students)
- Private Lessons: 50-minute one-on-one lessons (Silver / Gold)
- Levels: Beginner to Advanced
- Focus areas: Conversation, JLPT (N5–N1), Business Japanese, Vocabulary, Kanji, Reading, LRC (Listening & Pronunciation), Survival Japanese (Travel), and more
- Flexibility: No fixed start date for FlexLessons. Take lessons when it fits your schedule, including weekends.
- Learning support: Modular curriculum + Level Track to help you track your progress
FlexLessons (Small-Group Classes)
FlexLessons are 50-minute small-group classes with up to 7 students. You can start anytime and take lessons as often as you like.
Learn at your own pace
There’s no daily limit on FlexLessons. Take lessons when it fits your schedule.
Start Anytime
FlexLessons don’t have a fixed start date. You can start anytime, even in the middle of the month.
Classes For All Levels
Choose from a variety of classes by level and goal. Conversation, grammar and JLPT, business, vocabulary and kanji, reading, LRC, and more.
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Track Your Progress With Level Track
Know exactly where you are and what’s next. Level Track shows your progress toward your goals inside the booking system.
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Private Lessons (Silver / Gold)
Private Lessons are 50-minute one-on-one sessions. Lessons are tailored to your goals.
Silver
Our standard one-on-one plan. Build your lessons around your goals and learn at your own pace.
Gold (additional benefits)
- Priority booking up to 30 days ahead
- Follow-up emails after each lesson
- Monthly progress report
Team teaching: If you’d like, two or more teachers can collaborate to design your learning plan (Team-Up Private Lessons).
FlexLessons or Private Lessons: Find the Best Fit
| Item | FlexLessons | Private Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From ¥1,320 per lesson | From ¥3,380 per lesson |
| Format | Small group (up to 7 students) | One-on-one |
| Best for | Broad learning • Building a routine • Flexible scheduling | Targeting weaknesses • Intensive study • Goal-based learning plan |
| Support | Modular curriculum + progress tracking with Level Track | Gold includes follow-up emails and a monthly progress report |
*For full plan details, see the Flex / Silver / Gold comparison (pricing & features).
Why Japonin (JOI)?
Japonin (JOI) is a dedicated online Japanese school, not a tutor marketplace. Our instructors are trained and teach with a shared curriculum developed by our team.
- Carefully selected professional teachers: Graduates of Japanese language teaching programs (including the 420-hour teacher training course)
- Proven online experience: Founded in 2006, with teaching optimized for online learning
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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- Experienced professional instructors
- Business Japanese and JLPT preparation
- Conversation classes by level, guided by CEFR
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