Find a Japanese tutor near me in Newcastle

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

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

Numbers 4, 7, and 9 have two readings because certain sounds are considered unlucky.

A private Japanese tutor in Newcastle charges an average of £20/h per session.

The final cost depends on a few important elements:

• Your current level (complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
• The tutor's qualifications and experience (native speaker, certified instructor, university degree)
• Lesson format (online via video call, at your home, or at the tutor's location)
• How often and how long (weekly sessions, intensive courses, or exam preparation)

Many tutors offer discounted rates for booking multiple lessons in advance.

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: sentences follow Subject-Object-Verb order, not Subject-Verb-Object like English
• No articles or plurals: Japanese skips "the" and "a" entirely

The good news: Japanese pronunciation is straightforward, with only five vowel sounds and no complex consonant clusters.

Students rate their Japanese tutors in Newcastle 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.