Wednesdays
July 8 – August 26, 2026
(July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26)
8 weeks (8 class hours)
Wednesdays 1 hour
8-9pm Eastern; 7-8pm Central, 6-7pm Mountain, 5-6pm Pacific

Instructor: Satoko
Location: Online via Google Meet
Level: Beginner
Age: Adults 18+
Class Size: Minimum 2 students; Maximum 6 students

Materials Needed: All material will be provided.

What can I expect to learn?
This is an immersive beginner level class appropriate for those with no experience in Japanese. The class is taught heavily in Japanese, using visual aids, context cues, repetition, and other methods in order to help students get acquainted with Japanese. This is a great option for those looking to immerse themselves in Japanese. If you prefer a class that uses more English, check out our class Japanese 101 for Adults with new openings in the fall.

By the end of this course, you should be comfortable with the following:
Introductions, greetings/farewells, asking for and talking about basic information and questions, talking about schedules and time, talking about your day or things you did in the past or will do in the future, talking about price and asking the cost of things, Hiragana/Katakana for writing and reading names, any grammar related to above topics. Depending on how quickly the class moves you may be able to cover some additional material.

Cost: $175

Payments options are as follows:
Pay in full today: $175
Hold your spot and pay the rest by July 6, 2026: $150 ($50 deposit now. Remaining $175 paid by July 6, 2026).

Payment is accepted by credit card, Venmo, Zelle, and Paypal.

I loved how Satoko-sensei used so much Japanese in her class from the beginning. She used a lot of pictures and even gestures in order to help us understand and learn. Of course, she explained in English if we really didn’t understand something, but this immersive class really helped us get used to the language quickly!

anonymous student, JAPANESE 101

Sensei Satoko was amazing, she is patient and understanding. She guides her students in Japanese and will throw in some English if one student is struggling. She does a great job at explaining and uses more real everyday examples versus textbook examples. This made me feel confident and allowed me to see some growth in my Japanese language journey.

Daniel, Japanese 101

Satoko is very knowledgeable. The level of this class felt appropriate for where I was in my learning, so I never felt overwhelmed. I always felt encouraged, and I finished each class knowing more than when I started. She is an excellent teacher. This class has helped me a great deal and has put me on a strong path toward feeling more comfortable speaking Japanese. My goal right now is not full fluency, but better understanding and the ability to communicate during future trips to Japan. I am already far more capable than when I began the class. I would not hesitate to recommend this teacher. ありがとうございました。

mike, JAPANESE 101

about the instructor

Satoko is a native Japanese speaker originally from Japan. She holds a BA in Japanese Language and Culture from Eastern Michigan University, an MA in Japanese Language and Culture from Middlebury College, a Graduate Certificate in Foreign Language Teaching from MSU as well as additional AA degrees in English and Spanish. Satoko also holds teaching certifications in Ohio, California, and Florida.

In Japan, Satoko started her career as an engineer and worked for Honda for more than 10 years. In addition to her technical work, she also provided technical and legal translations between English and Japanese and provided Japanese and English language classes as well as cultural training for employees working cross-culturally or preparing to move overseas as ex-pats.

In the past several years, Satoko has been working as a math, social science, and Japanese teacher for 6th grade students at a local Japanese language school in Ohio. She teaches small group and private Japanese lessons online in her free time.

Satoko is both structured and flexible and loves watching her students making accomplishments in their language-learning journey.