Every tier includes access to the PDXJapanese Discord and all study materials, textbooks, custom flashcard decks, and immersion resources, free of charge.
Currently accepting applications for classes, private lessons, group lessons, and guided study. Current class times and open slots are on the application page.
Classes, $150/month
Weekly 60-75 minute group class, capped at 20 students. Averages under $28/hour of classtime.
This tier includes:
A weekly class on Discord, plus office hours that rotate so every student gets one-on-one time
Lessons follow the Genki and Quartet textbooks, at about 2-3 chapters per month
Kanji is grouped by shared components with mnemonic stories, rather than in school order
You keep your own progress stats in Jiten and Natively, plus an immersion spreadsheet once you're reading native material
Textbooks, flashcards, and immersion materials are provided free
Weekly open Study Hall on Tuesdays
Monthly in-person Meetups at Steeplejack
Full access to the Discord community
Private lessons, $140/month
Two 50-minute one-on-one lessons per month, built around your goals and schedule.
This tier includes:
Two 50-minute one-on-one lessons per month on Discord
A curriculum adapted to your level and goals, following the Genki and Quartet textbooks
Kanji is grouped by shared components with mnemonic stories, rather than in school order
I check your stats in Jiten and Natively between sessions
Textbooks, flashcards, and immersion materials are provided free
Full access to the Discord community
Group lessons, $120 per person per month
Two 50-minute lessons per month with your own small group, same structure as private lessons, split with people at your level.
This tier includes:
Two 50-minute lessons on Discord with your group
A curriculum built around your group's level and shared goals
Everything included with private lessons
Guided study, $95/month
One one-on-one session per month, plus a study plan you work through on your own between sessions.
This tier includes:
One one-on-one session per month to review progress and adjust your plan
A study plan built around your level and goals
I check your Jiten stats between sessions
An immersion tracking spreadsheet once you're working with native material
All textbooks, flashcard decks, and immersion materials
Everything in Discord Access
Discord Access, $5/month
Open to everyone, no application. First seven days free.
This tier includes:
The Discord community, book clubs, and Japanese and English chat
Study guides and the immersion media library
Weekly study halls and private chatrooms
Private message support
How to start
1. Read the student requirements and fill out the application. It takes about five minutes.
2. I'll reply within a few days to confirm a slot and answer questions. Check your spam folder if you don’t see a response.
3. Once you're accepted, you'll subscribe to your tier through Patreon and get your Discord invite.
Please don't subscribe to a class, group, private lesson, or guided study tier before applying. Discord Access is open to everyone with no application.
Absence and payment
Each student gets 1 missed lesson per 8 lessons. If you need a break or will be away for multiple weeks, please give 2 weeks notice so your slot can be offered to another student. All payments are processed through Patreon.
Other language services
Japanese to English translation, $0.10 per character.
Travel consultation, $45 per session, including trip planning, booking help, and my Tokyo map and recommendations.