Find a Japanese tutor near me in Liverpool

Counting in Japanese involves two distinct systems with different uses.

Sino-Japanese numbers (used for dates, phone numbers, and maths):

• 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

The native system (often paired with everyday items):

• 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 Liverpool charges an average of £19/h per session.

The final cost depends on a few important elements:

• Your current level (JLPT N5 through N1 preparation)
• Your teacher's background (native speaker, certified instructor, university degree)
• How you take the lesson (online via video call, at your home, or at the tutor's location)
• Frequency and duration (one-off lessons or regular packages)

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

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

Key differences from English:

• Three writing systems: hiragana for native words, katakana for loanwords, and kanji for meaning-based characters
• Grammar structure: verbs come at the end of sentences, which feels backwards at first
• No articles or plurals: there is no distinction between singular and plural nouns

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

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

The average reflects feedback from 6 genuine student evaluations.

High ratings typically mention personalised feedback, cultural insights, and steady progress.