Experience Tabiji

A 50-minute private lesson with Mie — level assessment, a personalized study plan, and your first real conversation in Japanese. Not happy after your first lesson? Full refund, no questions asked.

Mie Suzuki — Lead Instructor

Mie Suzuki

Founder & Lead Instructor

Native Japanese speaker with over eight years of teaching experience — from a language school in Tokyo to private students worldwide. Your trial is a real lesson, not a sales call.

  • BA, Japanese Language & Literature
  • Diploma in Japanese Language Instruction
  • Business Japanese & JLPT preparation

Book Your First Lesson

50 minutes, private, with Mie. Level check, personalized plan, your first real conversation in Japanese.

  • 50 min
  • Zoom or Meet
  • Webcam + mic

Not the right fit? Full refund after your first lesson. No questions asked.

What to Expect

Your First Lesson in Three Parts

Meet Your Instructor

Get to know your instructor in a relaxed, friendly video call.

Assess Your Level

Through natural conversation, we pinpoint exactly where you are and what to focus on.

Plan Your Path

Leave with a clear recommendation and a personalized roadmap for your studies.

Minute by Minute

Your 50 Minutes

0:00 – 5:00

Warm Welcome

Introductions and a quick chat about your background, goals, and what brought you to Japanese.

5:00 – 20:00

Your First Lesson

A real, tailored lesson. Complete beginners learn their first phrases. Experienced learners jump straight into conversation at their level.

20:00 – 40:00

Building on It

Practice, conversation, and a natural level check — your instructor gauges your range across speaking, listening, and reading.

40:00 – 50:00

Your Study Plan

A personalized recommendation: where to start, which package fits, and what you can expect to achieve. No pressure, just clarity.

After your first lesson, you will receive a written summary of your level and your recommended next steps by email.

Our Satisfaction Promise

Not the right fit after your first lesson? Let us know and we will refund the full $55 — no questions asked. You risk nothing but an hour of your time.