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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you might want to know before booking a lesson — from pricing and booking to lessons for absolute beginners. Can't find your answer? Feel free to reach out on Instagram or by email.

Q. Who are the lessons for?

A. Lessons are designed for a wide range of learners, from those studying Japanese as a hobby to those preparing for study abroad or business Japanese.
Lesson formats are also tailored to fit each student's needs.

Q. Do I need to know any Japanese before starting?

A. No. My lessons are beginner-friendly and I can support you in English, so absolute beginners are welcome.

Q. What platform are lessons held on?

A. Lessons are conducted online via Google Meet, so you can join from anywhere in the world.

Q. What times are lessons available?

A. Available times vary day to day (JST-based), so please check current openings directly on Calendly.

Q. How do I book a trial lesson?

A. You can book directly through this website.

Q. What is your cancellation policy?

A. Free cancellation or rescheduling up to 12 hours before your lesson. 50% of the fee applies between 12 and 1 hour before, and 100% applies within 1 hour or for a no-show. You can reschedule up to 3 lessons free of charge. View the full cancellation policy →

Q. Does Shiori offer JLPT exam preparation?

A. Yes, I offer structured JLPT N5 preparation as part of my lessons.

Q. Can I continue lessons after the trial?

A. Yes — I'll guide you individually on the next steps after your trial lesson.

Q. Do I need to prepare any materials?

A. No preparation needed — I provide all the materials. Just bring a notebook and your motivation to learn Japanese!

Q. How much do lessons cost?

A. A trial lesson is $15 for 50 minutes. Regular lessons are $25 for 50 minutes, and a monthly package of 8 lessons is $180. Payment is made securely via Wise after booking.

Q. Do you teach complete beginners who don't know any hiragana?

A. Yes! Many of my students start from absolute zero. We begin with hiragana and katakana and build up step by step, with full support in English along the way.

Q. Can I take lessons from outside Japan? What time zones do you cover?

A. Yes — all lessons are online via Google Meet, so you can join from anywhere in the world. My availability is based on Japan Standard Time (JST); please check current openings on Calendly.

Q. How is booking here different from a platform like Preply?

A. The lessons and my teaching style are exactly the same. Booking directly through this site is simply another way to reach me — and you can also read my verified reviews and profile on Preply.

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