Teaching Japanese Online: A Step-By-Step Guide

Written By: Cudy

23rd April 2023

Teaching Japanese Online: A Step-By-Step Guide

For those of you who are interested in teaching Japanese online, it can be a great way to earn money as a private tutor without even leaving your home.

Japan is a wonderful country to live in, and we are sure that most of you would love to visit it. The only problem is that it can be quite expensive to live there, especially if you want to stay in Tokyo.

A good communication skill is needed if you want to visit Japan. This is why many students seek the help of Japanese tutors.  

There are also many companies out there that will pay teachers for teaching Japanese online, and this article will discuss how you can make money by teaching Japanese online.

How Do I Earn Money by Teaching Japanese Online?

Step 1: Study the Japanese language

Before you start teaching Japanese online, you will need to make sure that you have a good understanding of the Japanese language. If you are planning to teach a beginner level, you will need to make sure that you have a good understanding of basic Japanese.

The best way to do this is by learning the language from a professional Japanese teacher, who can also help teachers to understand some finer points of the language. If you already have a good understanding of the language, then it is possible to teach a higher level.

People love Japanese culture, so teaching Japanese online can be very beneficial for you
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Step 2: Learn how to teach Japanese online

It is also important for teachers to know how it works. The main way that people learn is through videos and flashcards, which can be accessed through their computer or phone.

You will need to make sure that your student can understand everything that you are saying in order for them to learn effectively.

It is also important that your student can see your face as well as hear your voice so they can understand exactly what it is that you are trying to say. When teaching online, there are some basic things that you should remember in order for your student to learn effectively:

1. Always speak clearly and slowly, so they can understand everything that you are saying. You will need to speak in short sentences and avoid long words.

2. Always keep the student engaged by using different techniques, such as asking questions.

3. Always show your face so that they can see your facial expressions.

4. Keep things interesting by using different activities.

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Step 3: Choose a company to teach Japanese online for

Once you have made sure that you have a good understanding of the language and how to teach it, you will need to choose a company to teach Japanese online for.

There are many companies out there that will pay you for teaching Japanese online, you can do your research and visit social media like Facebook, Twitter and Google+ to find out which ones are the best.

There are also classified websites that will post adverts for online Japanese teachers, such as Gaijinpot, Craigslist, Indeed, and websites like LinkedIn where many companies will post job adverts.

Step 4: Apply to the company that you have chosen

Once you have found a company that is willing to pay you for teaching Japanese online, you will need to apply for the job.

The application process will be different for each company, but they will generally ask you to submit a CV and cover letter, and possibly some examples of your work.

You will also need to send them your qualifications in order for them to check that you are able to teach Japanese online. Usually online teaching companies will ask you about your previous teaching experience, your preffered teaching hours, or other tutoring qualifications you have.

Once you have applied, it is a good idea to follow up with the company and see if they have any questions.

By teaching Japanese online, you can earn money everywhere. Even at a restaurant with people dining in around you.
Photo by Danis Lou on Unsplash.

Step 5: Sign up with the company

After you have been accepted by the company, you will need to sign up with them. This will usually involve you setting up an account and paying a small fee. You will also need to fill out a tax form for the company so that they can pay you properly.

Step 6: Set up your own online tutoring website

If you are interested in earning money by teaching Japanese online, then you can also set up your own website. You can put your own content on the website and then direct your students to it.

The only problem with this is that you will need to spend a lot of time updating the website, which can be quite time-consuming.

Step 7: Get a student to sign up to your website

Once you have set up your own website, you will need to get students to sign up with you. You can do this by posting adverts on social media and other websites every week, or by contacting people directly through email or phone. You can also get your students to sign up with you by sending them a link to your website.

How Much Do Online Japanese Teachers Make?

The amount that you will earn from teaching Japanese online will depend on the company that you are working for.

The best way to find out how much you can earn is to visit their website and look at their pay scale. Generally, Japanese online tutor rates are between $10 and $30 per hour.

If you are a Japanese native speaker, then you can also teach Singapore or other English speakers to speak Japanese. The pay rate for this will usually range between $15 and $130 per hour in Singapore.

Find out more about online teaching jobs as a Japanese tutor, make Japanese lesson plans and courses, choose how many hours per week to teach student, create your own teaching materials for your classroom.

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