We have already had more than 50 lessons with Keunhee. I was afraid to start studying together because of the language difficulties, but I made the best decision to start. Keunhee is a very helpful teacher who always en…
Japanese Conversation Practice Online — 1:1 Speaking Lessons
Skip the commute — practice spoken Japanese in 25-minute video lessons, comparing real prices published by each tutor.
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Lesson prices
$8.80 – $15.40 per 25-minute lesson
Real prices set by each tutor. Lesson packs are discounted; a 50-minute lesson books as two blocks.
How Haru works
1. Pick a tutor
Compare specialties, experience, reviews, and prices to find your match.
2. Book a time
Choose from the tutor's published schedule — shown in your own time zone.
3. Meet on video
Join the classroom built into the site. Nothing to install.
Student reviews
From students who completed real lessons
Video Japanese lessons vs. a language school
The advantage of video lessons isn't just skipping the commute. In a group class you might actually speak for a few minutes an hour; in a 1:1 video lesson, all 25 minutes are yours. And instead of fitting a local school's timetable, you compare verified tutors — years in Japan, top JLPT levels, business experience — by reviews and real published prices.
Prices are published by each tutor — the range at the top of this page is the actual going rate for a 25-minute lesson, no enrollment consultation required. Lessons run in the built-in classroom, nothing to install.
For how to choose a video lesson service — price, reviews, making the most of a first lesson — see the guides below.
Frequently asked questions
Can video lessons alone improve my speaking?
Speaking improves with speaking time. One or two 25-minute 1:1 lessons a week usually gives you more actual talking time than a weekly group class.
What do lessons cost?
Each tutor sets their price — the range above is the current actual rate. Packs are discounted, and you can start with a single lesson to check the fit.
Can total beginners do conversation lessons?
Yes — some tutors start from hiragana, with explanations in your language. Kana memorization is fastest self-taught; see the kana guide below to prep.
Learning guides
Worth a read before your first lesson