Eazy Nihongo

with Vera Derkach

Online classes

  • 100% personalized attention and feedback

  • Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle

  • Lessons customized to your interests and needs

  • Progress at your own pace with ongoing support

Beginner (Sakura)

This class is designed for those with little or no prior experience. In this interactive and engaging course, you will:

  • Learn Basic Grammar & Vocabulary: Master essential words, phrases, and sentence structures used in everyday conversation.

  • Practice Speaking & Listening: Improve your pronunciation and comprehension through real-life dialogues and listening exercises.

  • Read & Write Japanese: Get introduced to Hiragana and Katakana, the two basic Japanese scripts, and start reading and writing simple sentences.

  • Cultural Insights: Discover fascinating aspects of Japanese culture, customs, and etiquette to enhance your learning experience.

Elementary (Sakura Plus)

Perfect for learners who already know the basics.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Expand Your Vocabulary: Learn practical words and expressions for daily situations.

  • Build on Grammar: Understand and use more complex sentence patterns and particles.

  • Improve Speaking & Listening: Practice real-life conversations and listening comprehension with your instructor.

  • Read & Write with Confidence: Strengthen your reading and writing skills in Hiragana, Katakana, and basic Kanji.

  • Cultural Insights: Explore Japanese customs and everyday life to enrich your language experience.

Intermediate (Sakura Pro)

Introduction to more complex grammar such as volitional, passive, causative-passive forms, conditional forms, potential expressions, conjunctions, and formal language usage.

  • Vocabulary Expansion and Kanji: Learning intermediate-level vocabulary and approximately 350-400 kanji characters to improve reading and writing skills.

  • Listening and Speaking Practice: Emphasis on understanding everyday conversations and talks, practicing pronunciation and intonation to sound natural, and engaging in smooth, contextually appropriate conversations.

  • Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and understand texts of 600-1,000 characters on familiar topics, including distinguishing between spoken and written Japanese styles.

  • Writing Skills: Writing simple compositions (400-600 characters) expressing personal impressions and opinions, as well as summarizing texts, progressing towards academic writing.

  • Cultural and Social Contexts: Learning appropriate social registers, cultural norms, and situational Japanese to communicate effectively in real-life scenarios.

  • Communication Skills: Developing the ability to express thoughts logically and rationally, participate in discussions, and use Japanese in various social contexts.

Survival Japanese (Ninja)

Welcome to my Survival Japanese online class—an individualized learning experience designed to meet your unique goals, whether you’re preparing for work in Japan, a homestay, or simply want to navigate daily life with confidence.

Custom-Made Curriculum

  • Every lesson is tailored specifically to your needs, interests, and objectives. Before we begin, I assess your requirements and design a program that ensures you achieve your goals efficiently.

Practical, Real-World Focus

Lessons cover essential survival Japanese for real-life situations, such as:

  • Greetings and self-introductions

  • Asking for directions

  • Shopping and making purchases

  • Ordering and paying at restaurants

  • Using public transportation

  • Making appointments and phone calls

  • Handling emergencies

Specialized Preparation

  • For work in Japan: I teach not only language skills but also the subtle nuances of Japanese business etiquette, workplace communication, and cultural customs so you can thrive professionally, integrating my 10 years of experience working in Japanese companies fulltime.

  • For homestay: I focus on daily conversation, cultural do’s and don’ts, and practical language for living with a Japanese family, helping you build relationships and adapt smoothly.

Who Is This Class For?

  • Professionals relocating or traveling to Japan

  • Students preparing for a homestay or exchange program

    Anyone seeking essential Japanese skills for travel or daily living