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Japanese Tutoring

Really quick:

  1. Pick the Lesson length option below that works with your schedule.
  2. Choose how many students will be joining.
  3. Select a Location.
    • SET LIST OF LOCATIONS
      I’ll be at the libraries below, by appointment. I’ve included my general availability (keep on top of the schedule and get the exact times here).

      The $3 service fee covers printing and travel costs. There is an additional $12 convenience fee for requesting places or times not listed below; the $12 convenience fee is waived if you schedule a tutoring lesson at one of these locations on the day I’m there.

      Glenview （SAT after 1PM）

      Cicero （WED anytime）

      Logan Square （WED anytime）

      Lincoln Park （THURS free before 4:30PM, or after 8PM every other week）

      Blackstone / Chicago Bee （TUES free between 12:30PM and 5PM）

      Elmhurst （SUN free before 10AM, between noon and 1PM, or after 3PM）

      Oriole Park / Austin-Irving （ANY DAY/TIME, no $12 convenience charge, if scheduled at least 3 hours before the lesson and I’m free）Not available for 15- and 30-minute lessons.

      Pick Library from the dropdown and state which location in the checkout notes.

    • YOUR CHOICE OF LOCATION
      If you want to meet at a different public location or on a day other than what’s listed at one of the first 5 libraries above, choose Location option 3 Public spot from the dropdown and please either state where in the checkout notes or email me after you purchase lessons. Not available for lessons under 90 minutes.
  4. Add the number of sessions in the quantity box.

^ In-person lessons (Location option 2) not available
for 15- and 30-minute lessons.

^ Location of your choice (Location option 3) not available
for lessons under 90 minutes.

Looking to subscribe to monthly tutoring?

Go to Monthly subscription for Japanese Tutoring and choose your plan. You can pause or cancel at any time.

Description

After you purchase some lessons, you’ll receive an email asking you to fill out this booking request form so I have info on your Japanese goals and ability.

If we’re already connected through email and we’ve talked about what you want to get out of your tutoring lessons, you can continue emailing me and just send me dates and times you’re free.

Here is my Availability Calendar so you can narrow down the dates. It shows when I’m already booked. Note that my Availability Calendar reflects only confirmed events and appointments. Other students may have already booked a slot or have a standing reservation by the time you make a request so it’s possible we’ll have to try different dates or times but I’ll do my best to fit everyone in.

View frequently asked questions about tutoring for complete details on how tutoring works.

Additional information

Suitable for

This is for you if you’re shy, need focused help or have a hard time staying motivated.
Format

You can choose the schedule that works best for you.
Pricing

$10 for 15 minutes.
$20 for 30 minutes.
$30 for 45 minutes.
$40 for 60 minutes.
$60 for 90 minutes.

Add 25% of the listed price for each additional person.

Add $3 a lesson for in-person lessons.

Add $15 a lesson if you have your own preferred public location within 15 miles of Harlem Irving Plaza or wish to meet at one of the libraries listed on a different day.

If lesson is booked for in person but ends up being online, this fee will be returned to you in Sambucks.

See Frequently Asked Questions for info on cancellation/rescheduling fees.
Included with this purchase

Lessons for the times and length of your chosen purchase option; worksheets and other study materials; learning record; private Discord Japanese learning community [$150 value]
Location(s)

Online via Discord or Google Meet. Invitation with chatroom info and other necessary materials will be sent to your registration email at the very latest by midnight of the day you make the purchase.

In-person at
— Glenview Public Library (1930 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025) – SAT free after 1PM
— Elmhurst Public Library (125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126) – SUN free before 11AM, between noon and 1PM, or after 3PM
— Blackstone, Chicago Public Library (4904 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60615) / Chicago Bee Branch, Chicago Public Library (3647 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609) – TUES free between 12:30PM and 5PM
— Logan Square Branch, Chicago Public Library (3030 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647) – WED free anytime
— Cicero Public Library (5225 W Cermak Rd, Cicero, IL 60804) – WED free anytime
— Lincoln Park Branch, Chicago Public Library (1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) – THURS free before 4:30PM or after 8PM, or after 8PM every other week
— Oriole Park / Austin-Irving, Chicago Public Library (7454 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 / 6100 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634) – ANY DAY/TIME with 3 hours notice and if I'm free
— Another public location within 15 miles of Harlem Irving Plaza or one of the locations listed above on a different day

Return policy

Refunds possible (restrictions apply): see specifics under Tutoring in the Refund and Returns Policy.

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