Find a Japanese tutor near me in Ilford

Counting in Japanese involves two distinct systems with different uses.

The Sino-Japanese system (the most common system):

• 1 = ichi, 2 = ni, 3 = san, 4 = shi or yon, 5 = go
• 6 = roku, 7 = shichi or nana, 8 = hachi, 9 = kyuu or ku, 10 = juu

Native Japanese numbers (used for counting objects without specific counters):

• 1 = hitotsu, 2 = futatsu, 3 = mittsu, 4 = yottsu, 5 = itsutsu
• 6 = muttsu, 7 = nanatsu, 8 = yattsu, 9 = kokonotsu, 10 = too

Some numbers have alternative readings to avoid sounds linked to bad luck.

A private Japanese tutor in Ilford charges an average of £25/h per session.

The final cost depends on a few important elements:

• The student's proficiency (complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
• The tutor's qualifications and experience (years of teaching experience)
• Lesson format (remote, in-person, or hybrid)
• Frequency and duration (weekly sessions, intensive courses, or exam preparation)

Online lessons often cost less while offering the same quality of instruction.

Japanese differs greatly from English, yet its logic is consistent and learnable.

What makes Japanese distinct:

• Three writing systems: hiragana (46 characters), katakana (46 characters), and thousands of kanji
• Grammar structure: sentences follow Subject-Object-Verb order, not Subject-Verb-Object like English
• No articles or plurals: Japanese skips "the" and "a" entirely

On the positive side: spelling is phonetic, and verb conjugation follows predictable patterns.

Students rate their Japanese tutors in Ilford 5⭐ out of 5 on average.

The average reflects feedback from 6 genuine student evaluations.

Students particularly value clear explanations of kanji, patient correction of pronunciation, and structured lesson plans.