Learn the Japanese you actually need to use.

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Whether you are living and working in Japan, communicating with Japanese colleagues, conducting research, or simply want to develop your Japanese with an experienced instructor, I offer personalized online lessons designed around your goals, interests, and professional needs.

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Who I Teach

My lessons are suitable for:

• International professionals working in Japan

• Researchers, graduate students, and university professionals

• Healthcare and other specialized professionals

• People preparing to work or live in Japan

• Learners who want practical Japanese beyond textbook exercises

• Students from beginner to advanced levels

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Japanese Programs

Professional Japanese
Develop the Japanese you need for workplace communication, meetings, professional relationships, and everyday interactions with Japanese colleagues.

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Japanese for Researchers & University Professionals
Build confidence communicating in Japanese in academic and research environments, including informal conversations, meetings, presentations, and professional interactions.

 

Specialized Japanese
Customized instruction for learners whose professional fields require particular vocabulary, communication styles, or cultural knowledge. My experience includes Japanese for skilled workers and nursing-care professionals.

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One-to-One Japanese Coaching
Personalized lessons for learners with specific goals, from everyday communication to advanced Japanese. We identify what you need to accomplish and build lessons around those needs.

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Flexible Online Learning

• Private one-to-one lessons

• Group lessons for 2 or more learners

• All proficiency levels

• Online from anywhere in the world

• Flexible scheduling based on your availability

• Lessons customized to your pace and goals

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Pricing

Private Lessons:
$40 per 50-minute lesson

Personalized instruction tailored to your learning goals, level, and professional or everyday communication needs.

 

Group Lessons:
$25 per person for 50 minutes
Minimum of 2 students

For groups of 3 or more:
$20 per person for 50 minutes

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About Dr. Masatoshi Shoji

I am a professional Japanese language trainer and educator based in Sendai, Japan, with more than 30 years of experience in language education.

My teaching career includes university-level Japanese instruction and program coordination in the United States, as well as professional Japanese language training for international professionals.

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Current & Previous Japanese Teaching Experience

• Japanese Language Trainer, eLT (Executive Language Training)

• Japanese Program Coordinator, University of Missouri

• Japanese Instructor, Carthage College

• Certified Japanese Language Instructor, Exchange Japan Program, Bryn Mawr College

• Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test, 2007

• Specialized training in Teaching Japanese for Skilled Workers and Teaching Japanese for Nursing Care Professionals through AOTS

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Academic & Professional Qualifications

• PhD in Dental Science, Tohoku University

• MA in Applied Linguistics with Merit, University of Birmingham

• MA in Education, Carthage College

• TESOL Certificate

• Certified Medical Writer, University of California, San Diego

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My background in applied linguistics, education, and professional communication allows me to look beyond vocabulary and grammar and help learners understand how Japanese is actually used in different social, academic, and professional situations.

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Why Learn with Me?

• 30+ Years of Teaching Experience

I bring extensive experience in language education, university teaching, and professional training.

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• Personalized Instruction

Your lessons are built around what you want to accomplish—not around a one-size-fits-all textbook.

 

• Professional & Academic Expertise

My experience in higher education, applied linguistics, and professional communication is particularly useful for learners who need Japanese for work, research, or university life.

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• Practical Communication

Learning Japanese is more than mastering grammar. I help you develop the communication skills and cultural awareness needed to interact naturally and confidently in Japan.

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Let's Start

Not sure which type of lesson is right for you?

Tell me a little about your current Japanese level, what you want to accomplish, and the situations in which you need to use Japanese. I will suggest an appropriate lesson format and learning approach.

Contact me to arrange your first lesson.

Let's learn the Japanese that matters to you.