Wednesdays
July 8 – August 26, 2026
(July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26)
8 weeks / 6 class hours
Wednesdays 45 minutes
7-7:45pm Eastern; 6-6:45pm Central, 5-5:45pm Mountain, 4-4:45pm Pacific

Instructor: Ayumi
Location: Online via Zoom
Level: Beginner
Age: 3rd-6th grade (~ 8-12 years old)
Class Size: Minimum 2 students; Maximum 6 students

Materials Needed: All material will be provided.

Class Summary:
Each week we will focus on one topic (e.g., verbs, adjectives, colors, animals, school) and learn related vocabulary. We will use visuals, simple examples, and fun activities and games to help students learn the new vocabulary through repetition and interaction.

No prior knowledge of Japanese is needed!

Cost: $150

Payments options are as follows:
Pay in full today: $150
Hold your spot and pay the rest by July 6, 2026: $175 ($50 deposit now. Additional $125 paid by July 6, 2026).

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

Ayumi is an amazing teacher, she is kind and patient with all her students. I love how she teaches us. I love her lessons and how she always gives us a review of the previous class before we start a new lesson. I’m so looking forward to my next lessons with Ayumi!

Mia

about the instructor

Ayumi is a native speaker originally from Japan. She served as an officer in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for over 10 years before transitioning into the education field. She received her Japanese language teaching training through Berlitz and has been teaching Japanese as a Second Language for more than eight years through Berlitz, M&K Communication, and independently. she also currently teaches Japanese language and culture to both children and adults at a local Japanese heritage center in the greater Washington D.C. area.

Outside of teaching, Ayumi enjoys practicing yoga, traveling, and spending time with her family and her dog, experiences that often inspire and enrich her lessons.