Japanese lessons
Japanese lessons in Budapest and online
Personalised Japanese lessons from beginner to JLPT N1 — with an experienced teacher, built on real language use.
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Japanese Lessons in Budapest and Online — Who They Are For
20+ years of Japanese language experience behind me
I've been working with the Japanese language since 2002: an AFS exchange year in Niigata, a MEXT-scholarship university term in Okinawa, and a Japanese studies BA and MA.
I've been teaching at JLPT N1 level since 2020 — my lessons are built around real language use, not textbook phrases.
- 20+ years of Japanese language experience
- JLPT N1 level
- Years of hands-on experience living in Japan
If you're looking for a Japanese teacher with personalized lessons, send me a message.
Guide
How do you know your level?
Beginner
If you are just starting or have no experience
Intermediate
If you understand basics but grammar is hard
Exam Focus
If you are preparing for a JLPT exam
Professional
If you use Japanese at work
Process
How the Lessons Work
Lessons are held online — join from anywhere.
Every lesson is personalized to your level and goals.
The first lesson includes a level assessment and goal-setting discussion.
Pricing
Pricing
1 session/week — from 8,500 HUF
2+ sessions/week — discounts apply
15% student discount available
After the first lesson, you decide if you want to continue.
Included in the price:
- Custom presentations
- Lesson materials
- Additional resources (links, apps)
- Exercises and drills
Pricing overview
Which option is right for you?
There's no enrollment fee and no hidden costs. Students get a 15% discount, and the packages offer progressively lower rates per hour.
Single lesson
8 500 Ft / 60 perc
For trying it out or for occasional consultations, with no commitment.
Book a time slot5-lesson package
40 000 Ft / 5 × 60 perc
The most popular option: long enough to bring visible results.
Book a time slot10-lesson package
76 500 Ft / 10 × 60 perc
For exam preparation or a longer, planned phase of learning.
Book a time slot| What's included | Single lesson | 5-lesson package | 10-lesson package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personalized lesson | |||
| Online or in person in Budapest | |||
| Notes and homework after each lesson | |||
| Fixed weekly time slot | |||
| Package discount |
- 20+ years of Japanese language experience
- JLPT N1 level
- Years of hands-on experience living in Japan
Packages
Japanese Learning Packages
01
The Brave Ninja
Beginners with limited time. Flexible learning path.
02
The Enthusiastic Samurai
Intensive learners. Discounts: 2x/week → 10%, 4x/week → 25%.
03
The Master of Sutras
Reading-focused learners: manga, modern novels, classical Japanese, kanbun.
04
Professional Path Package
Interpreters, translators, teachers. Access to a 30,000-word trilingual glossary and specialized terminology training.
05
Business Japanese Package
Corporate learners. Keigo, business etiquette, communication — avoid cultural misunderstandings.
Group
Group Online Lessons
2 people
5,000 HUF / person
3 people
4,500 HUF / person
4+ people
4,000 HUF / person
Custom pricing for larger groups. Payment required in advance.
Video
What a Japanese lesson looks like
Before booking a session, see how I teach — from my explanation style to how I correct mistakes.
Explainer video
Coming soon
Explainer video
A short introduction to how a learning journey is built, from hiragana to the JLPT exam, and what to expect in the first few months.
Sample video from a Japanese lesson
Coming soon
Sample video from a Japanese lesson
A clip from a real lesson: how I explain grammar, how I correct mistakes, and how much you get to speak yourself.
Positioning
Why choose tanuljjapanul.hu?
A teacher who uses the language every day as an active interpreter, with a speaking-focused methodology of his own, a personalized weekly plan, and a public knowledge base. You're not buying a course — you're getting a learning journey guided by the same person throughout.
Not a language school, but one teacher — the same one throughout
The teacher doesn't change every semester, and there's no group pace to keep up with. Your learning history lives in one person's head, so every lesson builds on the last.
Interpreting practice in the background
I work as an active interpreter and translator. What I teach in lessons is something I used in a real negotiation the previous week — not an outdated textbook phrase.
Technical language, keigo, dialects, slang
Most courses only go up to JLPT N4 level. With me you can also access technical and corporate language, business keigo, as well as everyday slang and dialects.
A free knowledge base before you decide
19 detailed articles, downloadable kana charts, JLPT guides, and a mini course. See how I explain things first — then decide about lessons.
- 20+ years of Japanese language experience
- JLPT N1 level
- Years of hands-on experience living in Japan
Japanese teacher in Budapest
Japanese lessons in Budapest and online, from anywhere in the country
Japanese lessons take place in Budapest, at a pre-agreed location, or via online video call — with the same materials and the same price either way. Most of my Budapest students mix both formats, and for those outside the capital or abroad, I teach exclusively online.
Contact details
- Eckert József — Japanese teacher, interpreter, and translator (Nihongokyoushitsu)
- Budapest, Hungary — in-person lessons in the capital
- Online Japanese lessons: available throughout Hungary and abroad
- +36 70 319 7548
- eckertjozsef5@gmail.com
Why students in Budapest choose me
- 20+ years of Japanese language experience
- JLPT N1 level
- Hands-on experience in Japan (Niigata, Okinawa)
Google reviews
Google reviews will appear here soon. In the meantime, you can read student feedback on the student results page.
Blog
Before you start: useful reading
These articles will help you decide at what level and with what goals to start your Japanese lessons.
Knowledge base
Guides to learning Japanese
JLPT preparation by level
- JLPT N5 preparation — The first step: basic vocabulary and kana
- JLPT N4 preparation — Everyday topics and confident use of the te-form
- JLPT N3 preparation — The transitional level: real texts and keigo basics
- JLPT N2 preparation — Workplace and media language, nuanced grammar
- JLPT N1 preparation — Academic and business Japanese at the highest level
Study guides
- How to start learning Japanese — a beginner's guide
- Student results and case studies
- Japanese learning path — from hiragana to JLPT
- Learning Japanese in 7 Steps — Free Mini Course
- Complete Japanese guide — from zero to N1
- Japanese for beginners — step by step
- Japanese words for beginners — the first 300 words
- Japanese sentences for beginners — 100 essential sentences
- Japanese grammar basics
- Japanese speaking practice — how to start talking
- Japanese phrases for travel
- How long does it take to learn Japanese?
- Private tutor, language school, or app?
- Japanese for work — business Japanese
- Free Japanese learning materials and downloads
Blog categories
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Japanese lessons
How long does it take to learn Japanese?+
With two Japanese lessons a week and 20–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll typically reach JLPT N5 level in 8–10 months, and confident, independent conversation (N3) in about 2–3 years. The pace depends on your goals: someone who just wants to speak progresses faster than someone who also focuses heavily on kanji.
How much does a Japanese lesson cost?+
A 60-minute private Japanese lesson is available from 8,500 HUF, starting with one session a week. A discount applies for two or more lessons a week, and I offer students an additional 15% discount. The exact price depends on your goals and the format (online or in-person in Budapest).
Is online or in-person teaching better?+
Both follow the same speech-focused methodology. Online lessons are more flexible, accessible from anywhere, and we work with a shared notes interface. In-person Japanese lessons in Budapest suit those who concentrate better in a live setting and value handwriting practice. Many of my students use a mix of both.
Next steps
Where do you go from here?
- 1. step
Read up on it
Free in-depth articles on Japanese writing, grammar, and keigo.
Blog - 2. step
Follow a plan
A structured learning path and mini course, so you always know your next step.
Learning path - 3. step
Choose a lesson
Private or paired lessons, packages, and group formats — with transparent pricing.
Lessons and prices - 4. step
Get started
Tell me your level and your goal, and I'll put together your personal study plan.
Contact
First Step
Request your first lesson today.
No risk. After the first lesson, you decide if you want to continue. Personalized, patient teaching from an experienced professional.
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