Akari Translations

The bridge between languages, cultures, and people
言葉、文化、人の架け橋に

Private Language Lessons
(Any Age)



Learning a new language expands your horizons and enables you to communicate with more people in the world.

Do you wish to speak another language? Then, let’s begin.

We provide lessons in the following languages:

Private Language Lesson Rates

The fee includes:
  • the lesson prep time
  • the actual lesson time
  • a list of vocabulary words and expressions that come up in conversations during the lesson; the list is cleaned up and organized after a student leaves
  • a recording of the list (I record myself pronouncing each vocabulary and expression)
  • proofreading of a journal entry

Rates for Children and Students (with Student ID):
All lessons are based on an hourly rate per student.
A semi-private lesson is for two students who are at approximately the same level. If you are interested in a larger group setting, please contact me for a quote.
  • Student travels to Teacher*
    Private $40, Semi-Private $30
  • Teacher travels to Student**
    Private $60, Semi-Private $40
  • Skype, FaceTime, or other video chatting methods
    Private $40, Semi-Private $30
*English and Japanese language teachers’ houses are located in Makawao. French teacher’s house is located in Haiku.
**Outcall lessons in Kihei: Private $75, Semi-Private $45

Volume discount is available for all students who sign up for more than one lesson per week.

The first lesson is 50% off.


Rates for Adults:
All lessons are based on an hourly rate per student.
A semi-private lesson is for two students who are at approximately the same level. If you are interested in a larger group setting, please contact me for a quote.
  • Student travels to Teacher*
    Private $50, Semi-Private $40
  • Teacher travels to Student**
    Private $70, Semi-Private $50
  • Skype, FaceTime, or other video chatting methods
    Private $50, Semi-Private $40
*English and Japanese language teachers’ houses are located in Makawao. French teacher’s house is located in Haiku.
**Outcall lessons in Kihei: Private $85, Semi-Private $55

Volume discount is available for all students who sign up for more than one lesson per week.

The first lesson is 50% off.

Tutoring
(K to 6th Grade)



We also provide
tutoring services for children (K to 6th grade) in various subjects, such as reading and mathematics. Through one-on-one instruction, we help your child to overcome his or her uneasiness with any subject(s).

Tutoring Rates*:
All lessons are based on an hourly rate per student.
A semi-private lesson is for two students.
  • Student travels to Teacher*
    Private $35, Semi-Private $25
  • Teacher travels to Student**
    Private $55, Semi-Private $35
  • Skype, FaceTime, or other video chatting methods
    Private $35, Semi-Private $25
*Teacher’s house is located in Makawao.
**Outcall lessons in Kihei: Private $70, Semi-Private $40

The first lesson is 30% off.
Tutoring, Explode the Code
Process:
  1. Please email info@akaritranslations.com with the following information: 1) the language/tutoring subject you want to learn, 2) your preferred day and time for lessons, and 3) where you want the lessons to be held.
  2. Akari Translations will get in touch with a teacher to set up all the logistics.
  3. If you are taking lessons with instructors other than Akari, you pay Akari Translations non-refundable lesson fee 48 hours before the lesson(s). Akari Translations accepts: credit card, cash, check, money order, and direct deposit (bank to bank).

Cancelation Policy:
Cancelation needs to be emailed to both Akari Translations (info@akaritranslations.com) and your teacher 24 hours before start time of the lesson.

If a student cancels a lesson for any reason, the full lesson fee is non-refundable. However, you can be eligible for a make-up lesson by giving a 24-hour notice of cancellation, and by scheduling the make-up lesson within 14 days of the canceled lesson.

If the instructor has to cancel a lesson for any reason, and is not able to schedule a make-up lesson within 14 days, the student will receive a full refund for the canceled lesson.
Testimonials
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