Westside Japanese Lessons

Pricing

Lessons Normal price Package price
Single lesson 1 $30 -
Pair lesson* 1 $60 $35 (save 40%)
10 Lesson pack 10 $300 $270 (save 10%)


Pair Lessons*

Pair lessons are single lessons taken at the same time with your friend, partner or family member. Studying with a partner can be great fun, but of course both people need to be at around the same level of Japanese proficiency, since you'll be studying the same material with us. If you do have somebody around your level who you can study with though, then this can be a great way to learn Japanese together at a significant discount! The pair lesson offer is only available for single lessons though, and it can't be combined with a 10 lesson pack. This is just to avoid complications if one of you can no longer join.


Frequently asked questions

How long is a lesson?

Lessons will typically run for 1 hour, unless a custom duration has been requested. We can make adjustments to lesson times to suit as requested, but we think that 1 hour is the ideal timeframe.
What payment methods are accepted?

We accept bank transfers (in advance).
Where are your lessons held?

All our lessons are held online using Google Meet. While we can arrange face-to-face lessons in some circumstances, we've found that online lessons tend to be the most flexible.
I paid for 10 lessons, but I can't make one of them. What do I do?

No problem! Your payment covers you for 10 lessons. When you take those lessons is completely up to you. Just give us a reasonable amount of notice (a day) and we'll reschedule your lesson for you. Rescheduling lessons does not cost you anything, so long as it's done with reasonable notice.
How often can I take a lesson?

This only depends on your availability and that of your Japanese teacher. You're able to take a lesson per week, a lesson per day or even two lessons back-to-back so long as there aren't any clashes with other students.
What are your lesson times?

Our normal lesson times are from 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday, with on-demand lessons available on weekends.
How many students are taught in a lesson?

Normally just one - YOU! While there can be some advantages to larger class numbers once you reach a certain level of proficiency, for the most part, we want to give you 100% of your teacher's time to maximise the value of each lesson. If you are interested in taking a group lesson, please let us know and we will try to organise one for you. By default however, all of our lessons are private.

You can bring along a friend though and take advantage of our pair lesson offer.
Do you offer a trial lesson?

Unfortunately, we don't offer a trial lesson, but for newcomers, we would suggest starting out with a single lesson and then move on to a larger package after you've seen how fun our classes are! ☺
I've studied some Japanese before. Which course should I take?

We offer a complimentary over-the-phone level check which runs from 5-20 minutes, depending on your level of prior knowledge. By the end of your level check, your Japanese teacher will advise you of which class to start from.
I'm unable to take my lessons anymore. Can I have a refund?

Understandably, sometimes circumstances change and you're not able to continue your learning, at least for now. If that happens, if you've paid for 10 lessons and have at least 2 lessons remaining, we will refund the package value of your remaining lessons, minus the package value of one lesson as a processing fee. Unfortunately, we do not refund single lessons.
Do you have a children's class?

Unfortunately, no. We recognise that teaching children requires a very different curriculum, materials and teaching style, so we are only able to provide lessons for adults.