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Learn Japanese & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Tokyo with Home Language International
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Have fun learning a language without any formal lessons. Enjoy a wide range of activities with a family member such as cultural visits, city tours, visiting castles and museums, art galleries, zoos, parks and gardens with a mix of recreational activities like cooking, baking, shopping, mini golf, bowling, board games, afternoon tea, etc. The activities are decided between you and your host family according to your personal interests and the location.

15 hours of activities per week including any related costs Full board accommodation in a host family.

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Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Jan 2025

Learn Japanese & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Tokyo with Home Language International does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 1 year old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Learn Japanese & live in your private teacher's home around Tokyo with Home Language International!

Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including Japanese lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in Japan. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI.

You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one Japanese lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Tokyo. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in Japanese.

All of our teachers in Japan have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Tokyo, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful.

Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

Year opened
1979

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Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Learn Japanese & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Tokyo with Home Language International varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
01 Jan 2025
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Reviews

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"A complete Japanese experience with education tailored specifically to my needs"

Paul Hannah, student from Australia

Bedroom very comfortable. Three meals a day were excellent and Yoko. Sam spent a lot of time preparing the food. I was able to direct my Tuition specifically to my own needs, which were about travelling around Japan, using public transport, booking, hotels, and typical travellers conversations. Yoko spoke pretty good English as she had left in the USA for several years and her husband, an engineer, spoke excellent English.
My hosts were would have taken me to more social activities, but I was happy to just go for a walk on my own most afternoons. We spent one day going to do blow darts (Fukuya) and we also had a long session walking around the supermarket, looking at all labels and talking about purchasing Japanese groceries.
The experience was excellent, and I would consider doing it again.

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Date of study
12 Feb 2024 - 16 Feb 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Overpriced and not organised."

Sandra Camacho Garrido, student from UK

The teacher was very nice but unorganized. With the amount of many that I was paying I expected someone more responsible, some kind of books or guidance that I could still use after the course.
The house was normal, it got my own room, freedom of time and shower.
It was very nice to share time with my teacher, eat with her and have conversations about life.
I am happy with her. I am not happy with the company charging me so much money for so little.
The location was okay, small city close to Tokyo center via train, very peaceful area.
We went a few times together for some sightseeing.
She works in another place so she was out for two whole days and then we had to rush with the lessons.
I expected much more from all the money that I paid, the company should give at least a few exercises so students can practice hiragana and katakana.

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Date of study
16 May 2016 - 20 May 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Learn Japanese & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Tokyo with Home Language International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 1 year old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Included
Full board (breakfast, lunch and evening meal) accommodation with your host family. Enjoy your meals, a private bedroom.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Tokyo based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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