日本語 — Private Japanese lessons
I'm József Eckert, a Japanese teacher and working interpreter. You can start as a complete beginner: I tailor every lesson to your goals and pace — whether it's for a hobby, travel, an exam or work.
The 30-minute online consultation is free, with no obligation to pay or continue.
Online from anywhere · in person in Vecsés, Gyál and Budapest XVIII–XIX · Individual online lesson 8,500 HUF / 60 min
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Who it's for
We start from zero: hiragana, katakana, first sentences — no prior knowledge needed.
Anime, film, culture or a trip to Japan: everyday speaking and listening.
JLPT preparation from N5 to N1, with exam strategy and task-type practice.
Business and technical Japanese, business keigo for working with Japanese partners.
How we start
Your name and email are enough; add your goal and level if you like.
We talk about your goals and which lesson format suits you. It is not a lesson and commits you to nothing.
The first lesson is a regular paid lesson; afterwards you decide whether to continue.
Testimonials
When I started learning Japanese I was a complete beginner, but thanks to the lessons I progressed quickly. The lessons have a good atmosphere, are clear and easy to follow, so I always stayed motivated. It helps a lot that he explains patiently, and teaches not only grammar but also pays attention to its practical use during the lessons. I recommend him to anyone who wants to learn Japanese in a pleasant atmosphere and truly make progress.
At first I saw the Japanese lessons as a challenge — my goal was to prove that I could do it. The challenge has not gone away, but as we progressed I gained an ever broader insight into Japanese culture and into how my Japanese colleagues think. In Józsi's lessons the emphasis is not on focusing on mistakes, but on understanding connections and embedding them into learning for the long term. He regularly brings situations, sentences and vocabulary closely tied to our own industry. The other important aspect for me is the emphasis on spoken communication, and the corporate-level context of greetings and set phrases. So now I can return the effort and respect of my Japanese colleagues: when they honour us with a Hungarian "jó reggelt", I can answer at the end of the day with お疲れ様でした.
With József I prepared, in just a few months, for both the advanced-level Japanese school-leaving exam and the B2 ORIGO language exam. He is a very well prepared, intelligent teacher who explains well and clearly, especially grammar. He helped me a lot to progress systematically and reach a more serious level in Japanese. His lessons are intensive and he expects a lot from his students, which was a challenge, but I learned an enormous amount from it. Vocabulary and kanji were harder for me, but looking back I truly see how strong a foundation he gave me. Later I also passed the JLPT N3, which I had failed several times studying on my own. I recommend him to those who want to take Japanese seriously and are not put off by consistent work.
Prices at a glance
Your teacher
Speaking-focused lessons with logical grammar explanations. What I teach, I use in my interpreting work — so you learn real, current Japanese at your own pace.
FAQ
Yes. Many of my students start from zero: hiragana and katakana come first, and you speak in simple sentences from the start.
The 30-minute online consultation is a free conversation about your goals, not a lesson. The first lesson is a regular paid lesson; afterwards you decide whether to continue.
No. Neither enquiring nor the consultation involves any obligation to pay or continue.
Online from anywhere; in person in Vecsés, Gyál and Budapest districts XVIII and XIX.
With two lessons a week and 20–30 minutes of daily practice, you typically reach JLPT N5 in 8–10 months.
The 30-minute online consultation is free, with no obligation to pay or continue.
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A personal teacher, instead of a language school
With me, learning Japanese isn't about reciting textbook lessons — it's about speaking Japanese from the very first lesson. As a Japanese–Hungarian interpreter and language teacher, I've worked with the language every day for more than a decade, so I know exactly what's actually useful in a business meeting, on a street in Tokyo, or at a Japanese workplace — and what can safely wait. If you're looking for a Japanese teacher in Budapest, we can meet in person, and if you live elsewhere in Hungary or abroad, the same approach works just as well online.
Every learning journey starts with a short level assessment and a discussion of your goals. Some students are preparing for a language exam, others coordinate with Japanese partners at work, and some simply want to watch a film without subtitles. Learning Japanese online stays fully structured: we write together on a shared notes platform, you review with digital flashcard decks, and every lesson comes with personalized homework. We build up the writing system step by step — hiragana first, then katakana, then kanji in order of frequency — so that within a few months you'll be able to recognize real Japanese signs and text.
Progress is measurable: in roughly 8–10 months you'll reach JLPT N5 level, and within two to three years you'll be able to hold conversations independently. We also cover specialized vocabulary, business Japanese, keigo, dialects, and everyday slang, because learning Japanese is truly useful only when it matches real-world language use. Students get an 11% discount, and everyone can start with a free 30-minute online consultation where we plan your learning journey together.
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