Online Video Chat Lessons

Talk one-on-one with a highly qualified Japanese teacher, with GenkiJACS' online video chat lessons. Cheaper than a plane ticket to Japan, and almost as much fun! Book now for a free trial lesson!

Supported chat software

	Skype username GenkiJACS
	Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Messenger) username genkijacs@hotmail.co.jp
	Yahoo Messenger username genkijacs@yahoo.com
	AIM username info@genkijacs.com

 

Lesson cost

Standard cost: 3000 yen per 50-minute lesson (first lesson free)
Former or registered GenkiJACS students: 2000 yen per 50-minute lesson (first two lessons free)
Payment by credit card or Paypal. (Paypal account not required.)

 

Available lesson times (Monday to Friday)

Japan time	from 9:30am	to 7pm
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Note that lesson time will change with daylight savings time, as Japan does not observe DST.

 

Lesson procedure

1. After we receive your application form, our online lesson coordinator will contact you to arrange the first lesson. If necessary, you will be asked to take a short test before your lesson.
2. Sign in to your chat program a couple of minutes before the lesson is scheduled to start.
3. If possible, register the appropriate GenkiJACS username as a contact.
4. At the lesson start time, your teacher will initiate the call. Answer this call, and the lesson will begin!

 

Things you need

• A videocamera-enabled PC or device
• A microphone
• Video chat software and account. (We recommend Skype for the least problems.)
• A credit card

 

Study Topics

Lessons can cover the same topics as private or small group lessons at GenkiJACS itself. However, you can also choose with your teacher to incorporate web resources into your study, such as reading online news together, or taking quizzes on other sites as homework, then discussing your mistakes with the teacher.

 

Trial Lesson Application

Fill out the form below to apply for your free trial lesson today!

Name:
Email:
City and country (for time zone):
Available lesson days of the week and times (no dates - we cannot guarantee a specific date):
Current ability level:
Textbook/materials being used currently (if any), or preferred textbook/study materials:
Study goals:
Preferred chat software:	Skype MSN/Windows Messenger Yahoo! Messenger AIM
Username:

 

After we receive your request, our Skype coordinator will ask you to fill out a short placement test. Tests are available here:

• Beginner 1 Japanese placement test
• Beginner 2 Japanese placement test

 

Cancellations

To cancel a lesson, send an email to us at least 24 hours before the start of your lesson. If your mail is sent less than 24 hours before the lesson start, you will be charged for the lesson.