Highly recommend over traditional classroom lessons. I learned with Yoko-sensei for a year, now studying in Tokyo and tested into 201 level. Less of an emphasis on writing and kanji but definitely will develop speaking skills if that’s what you’re going for. I’m able to communicate with Japanese classmates and friends with little difficulty.

The instructor I worked with was Yoko Sensei who is a PHENOMENAL teacher!
I can’t thank her enough for her patience and more importantly commitment to ensuring I have what I need to succeed.
A special thank you to Yoko Sensei for helping me achieve my goals!

Let me preface by saying I have tried countless apps and self study programs, but none of them helped me grasp the concepts of Japanese.
I have been learning with Yoko-sensei for just over a year now and must say that my comprehension and speaking skills are a night and day difference.
I have been using apps for years and was never able to grasp things the way I did with Yoko-sensei.
Highly recommend Yoko-sensei has been nothing but a pleasure to learn with!

I worked with Yoko-sensei at this online school and my Japanese soared.

Sensei was patient and polite, answering all of my questions, no matter how big or small they were.

I was able to study and learn at a pace suiting me, and never once felt like I was stupid or not fit to learn no matter how difficult the time was. If you’re interested in learning Japanese, I 100% recommend this program.