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Private Coaching Program

You Know Japanese.
So, Why Can't You Speak It?

Because knowledge and fluency are two different skills. This is a focused, month-by-month coaching program that bridges the gap, with proven methods, daily speaking practice, and a coach who works with you as a team. Start with one month. Continue only if you want to.

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Tyson explains the program · 3 min · Japanese, with English subtitles

The Problem

You've Studied. You've Passed Tests.
But You Still Can't Speak.

You've studied grammar and passed tests. But when it's time to speak, you freeze, or you sound too textbook.

You're not "bad at Japanese." You're just stuck in study mode.

One focused month gets you speaking, with proven methods and daily speaking practice, without waiting to feel ready.

The Approach

We Work as a "Team"

This is not just a lesson. And we're not simply teacher and student.

This is a program where you and I work together as a team to change how you speak, and how you learn.

We work one month at a time. Each month has one clear goal and turns your passive Japanese knowledge into real speaking ability, completely tailored to your level, your goals, and your lifestyle. Start with a single month. If you want to keep going, you continue month by month, for as long as it's useful to you.

Choose your focus: Polite Japanese, Casual Japanese, or even Kansai Dialect.

Right Fit?

Who This Program Is For

Who It's For

→ JLPT learners who can't speak smoothly
→ People living in Japan who feel stuck
→ Learners who want to sound natural, not textbook
→ People who want to speak casually with friends
→ Anyone who wants to learn Kansai dialect naturally

Who It's Not For

× Complete beginners who are just starting Japanese
× You're expecting instant results without effort
× Anyone who isn't ready to commit time outside the sessions
× You want a passive learning experience, since this requires active engagement
× You have no interest in actually speaking Japanese
The Process

How It Works

1

Discovery Call (Free)

We start with a free video call where we:

  • Analyse what's slowing your fluency
  • Understand your real-life speaking situations
  • Discuss your timeline, goals, and commitment level
  • Determine if the program is the right fit for you

You'll walk away with clarity, even before the program begins.

2

Your 4-Week Roadmap

Based on your Discovery Call, I design a roadmap for the month, built entirely around your speaking goals:

  • One clear goal for where you'll be in 4 weeks
  • Weekly targets to measure progress
  • A phrase list chosen for your level and your real life
  • A daily video diary, plus practice chosen for your level and lifestyle

You'll always know exactly what you're building toward, and why.

3

Weekly 1-on-1 Calls & Daily Practice

Every week of the month, you get:

  • A 50-minute private speaking & scenario session
  • A daily video diary, plus practice picked for your level
  • Fast, focused feedback on everything you send
  • Scenario practice built around your real life

You won't just "practice."

You'll rewire how you speak Japanese.

4

Daily Support & the Week-4 Reveal

Between sessions, you're never on your own:

  • Send your two tasks any time over LINE or WhatsApp
  • Focused feedback on weekdays, so you always know your next fix
  • In Week 4 we re-record you and play it next to Week 1

This isn't a once-a-week lesson. By the end of the month, you hear the change yourself.

Your Coach

Meet Tyson

Tyson, Nihongo Hongo Founder & Japanese Coach

Hi, I'm Tyson, founder of Nihongo Hongo.

Since I became a Japanese tutor 5 years ago, I have helped more than 100 dedicated Japanese learners leap from just knowing the language to actually speaking it naturally, confidently, and in the moment.

This program exists because I've seen what happens when you stop studying about Japanese and start training to produce it. The results are always the same: disbelief at how fast things change when you have the right system and the right partner.

If you're ready to stop waiting until you're "ready," let's get started.

Why It's Worth It

Six Months of Progress, in One Month

A weekly lesson or a group class is a fine way to keep studying. But an hour a week takes six months to a year to turn into real speaking. This program is built to skip that wait.
The usual path
  • One hour a week, then back to your life
  • The same general lesson for everyone
  • Real speaking takes six months to a year
  • Less per month, far longer to get there
This program
  • A clear goal and daily speaking, every single week
  • Built entirely around you, corrected in the moment
  • One focused month moves you further than half a year of casual study
  • More per month. What you get back is time.

It asks more of you, and more per month. You just spend far less time getting there.

Student Results

What It's Actually Like

"It was incredible. I made more growth in my output in one month than in over a year of self study. Now I string thoughts together in Japanese instead of translating in my head, and I don't freeze up nearly as much. The sessions were a real chance to practice in real time, and everything felt super personalized. Anyone who wants to improve their Japanese should absolutely sign up."

DanSpeaking Coaching student

"It felt very focused from the start, and everything we worked on built naturally from one session to the next, so I could actually notice my progress over time. Ryusei pushed and encouraged me just enough, challenging but never overwhelming, and he adjusted the content to fit my level so I never got stuck. I learned how to speak casual Japanese, sound natural, and most of all how to express myself and keep a conversation going without freezing."

MartinSpeaking Coaching student

How It Works

Start With One Month

No long lock-in and no big package to buy. You start with a single focused month, then keep going month by month only for as long as it's useful to you. One month at a time, no upfront commitment.
One month at a time
start any month · stop any time

Every Month Includes

✓ A 4-week roadmap built around your goals
✓ Five 50-minute 1-on-1 speaking sessions
✓ A daily video diary with fast daily feedback
✓ A phrase list chosen for your level and your real life
✓ Week 1 & Week 4 recordings so you hear your progress

This is a premium 1-on-1 program, so I only take on up to 3 students at a time. We talk through the details and the investment together once you apply. No upfront packages, and no pressure to continue beyond the month you're in.

Apply for Coaching

Fill out a quick application and I'll personally review it to see if it's the right fit before you commit to anything.

Policies

Cancelling & Pausing

🔒 Month to Month

No long contract and no upfront package. You pay one month at a time, and you can stop any time. The current month is non-refundable, as it covers your roadmap, phrase list, and coaching.

⏸ Pausing Policy

Life happens. If you need to pause between months due to personal circumstances, just reach out before your next month begins and we'll hold your spot and pick up when you're ready.

Before You Apply

Questions I Get Asked

What level do I need to be?

Roughly N4 to N2. You should already have the grammar and vocabulary basics, because this month is about using what you know out loud, not learning it for the first time. If you're a complete beginner, this isn't the right program yet and I'll tell you so on the call.

How much time does it take each day?

Plan on 15 to 30 minutes a day, plus your weekly 50 minute session. That's the video diary and the practice I pick for you. It's built to fit around a job. What matters more than the length is that it happens every day, because that's what turns knowledge into speech.

When do the sessions happen? I'm not in Japan.

I'm in Osaka, so I work on Japan time. Most of my students are in North America and Australia and we find slots that work. Before you commit to anything, we check your timezone against my open hours on the discovery call. If the times genuinely don't work, I'll say so rather than take your money.

How does payment work?

You pay one month at a time, and you can stop after any month. If you'd rather commit to two or three months up front, the rate drops. We go through the numbers together on the call, so there's nothing to work out before we've even spoken.

What if life gets in the way and I need to pause?

Reach out before your next month starts and we'll hold your spot and pick up when you're ready. Since I only take three students at a time, I'd rather pause properly than have you paying through a month you can't show up for.

Can we work on casual Japanese or Kansai dialect?

Yes. You pick the focus: polite Japanese, casual Japanese, or Kansai dialect. The phrase lists and the scenarios we practise get built around the one you choose and around your actual life.

What if it turns out I'm not a good fit?

Then I'll tell you on the call and we won't go ahead. The discovery call is free and there's no pressure in it. I'd rather turn someone down than take on a student I can't get results for.

Ready to Start?

Start with one focused month, any time. Fill out a quick application and we'll see if it's the right fit, no pressure. I only take on up to 3 students at a time.

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