Immersion Language Club

Immersion-based JLPT Studies

Immersion

GET IMMERSED...

"Someone once told me that learning a language is like riding a bike. No number or quality of textbooks on the physics of bicycling will help you learn how to ride: you just have to get on, fall off, and get on again until one day you don't fall anymore. Mistakes are not only expected, they're essential to learning. And the sense of achievement when you finally start 'getting it' far outweighs any test score or class grade you could ever receive."
Read More
Immersion Courses

Courses designed to help you prepare for the JLPT while simultaneously improving your Japanese conversation and comprehension skills

Language Community

Live group course meetings and forums for connecting with others and enjoying together your language journey

On-Demand Learning

Both asynchronous learning lessons for self-paced study and live group meetings for interactive conversation and instruction

Live Tutoring

Support and resources for finding and connecting with more live tutors and other learners to assist you in maximizing your study strategies and language input

Testimonials

Testimonials

 

I have taken this ongoing class for almost a year and it has helped me tremendously with my Japanese studies. Every meeting focuses on a specific topic, and my vocabulary has increased by leaps and bounds. Kelsey is a very kind, knowledgeable and engaging teacher who understands how to teach Japanese vocabulary and grammar in a fun way. For me, immersion-style learning is a perfect fit and I'm now taking Kelsey's Level 3 class for intermediate learners. ありがとう、先生!

Yasmine M. 👩 IJC Intermediate Learner

 

Sugoi desu ne! 

Lilly P. 🧒🏽 IJC Intermediate Learner

 

Reading hiragana as gotten easier ever since I joined the club, this class is also highly entertaining.

EC 👨🏾 IJC Beginner Learner

 

I really enjoyed this class because it's helped me with my Japanese studies and everyone is very friendly.

Victoria 👧🏻 IJC Beginner Learner

 

I really enjoy the club, everyone is very helpful and odiously takes their studies seriously. Being in the club has helped my studies of the Japanese language tremendously! I really recommend it!

Lola Z. 👩🏻 IJC Beginner Learner

 

I love this club very much. I have been obsessed with Japan and now I am willing to learn its language. This club is really fun and awesome and I am so happy to be part of this club where I am around people who have the same interests in learning Japanese.

MP 👨🏾 IJC Beginner Learner

 

I really enjoy this club, the teacher is very creative and it helps a lot in my study of Japanese. I'd recommend this club to anyone learning Japanese. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Eli P. 👨🏾 IJC Beginner Learner

 

I really enjoy and appreciate you Mr. Kelsey and everyone who has helped me on the way! I love this club and I love the Japanese course!

Mackenzie B. 👩🏻‍🦱 IJC Beginner Learner

 

I very much enjoy the time I spend in Immersion Japanese, as I feel like it has greatly helped my Japanese learning while also being a fun and amiable environment to practice speaking and listening to Japanese. Our teacher is amazing at explaining concepts and helping my classmates and myself improve our Japanese.

David S. 👨🏼‍🦱 IJC Advanced Learner

 

I have loved this class for the past several years, and feel it has seriously improved or at least maintained my Japanese level. It is a wonderful feeling to share a language with a group of people and learn with them in only that language - I will definitely miss that. Thank you so much for all you do, all of your changes to the classes, running the social events, and open discussion questions. It has always been fun, educational, and encouraged me to speak up and give it my best shot even when I wasn't very confident. I am deeply grateful for you and your classes' impact on me through high-school and before.


Arielle R. 👩🏻‍🦰 IJC Advanced Learner

 

My time here at the club has been both fun and educational. I have had a great time learning Japanese with this program, and always look forward to participating in the classes.

Isabella D. 👧🏼 IJC Intermediate Learner

 

This class is really helpful, and fun. And I love that there's finally people who've heard of some of the anime that I know.

Juliet B. 👩🏻 IJC Beginner Learner

 

I have had a great time here learning all about Japanese in a very fun and informative way. My teacher always keeps the class engaged, and makes Japanese really fun to learn about. Through this program I have learned so many things about the language and culture of Japanese that I don't think I could learn anywhere else.

Rudy L. 🧑🏻 IJC Advanced Learner

 

I really enjoy this club everyone is very friendly, and it's very helpful in my Japanese studies.

Jack D. 🧑🏼 IJC Beginner Learner

 

I have loved all of Kelsey’s classes. He is the best! The immersion Japanese club is fun, interactive, and I learn something new every time. I always look forward to this class and all of the resources he offers, particularly the Watch Parties!!!

Joseph L. 🧑🏻 IJC Beginner Learner

 

Mr. Kelsey's way of learning is fun and easy to understand. I feel like he really cares about what he is doing, because he will spend extra time in class to answer questions and help anyone out. He is very professional during all meetings. His idea of turning Japanese material into comprehensive lessons throughout the month is very digestible. Everyone in sessions participates in answering questions, so it's very engaging.

10/10 class would recommend for any Japanese learner.

Arista C. 👩‍🦰 IJC Beginner Learner

 


The immersion and teachers help really set the mood, and has helped me a lot, especially with grammar!

Lara I. 👧🏼 IJC Intermediate Learner

 


Besides my deep likeness for Japanese, my time that I have spent in this club has been no less than amazing. This club has probably become my favorite class, and it's not necessarily stressful either. Sure, one should probably study what they have learned the week before, but it is not required. Our teacher tends to display things in a really fun way as well. But overall, this club is so darn awesome 😭

Lydia R. 👩🏽 IJC Beginner Learner

Is Immersion-Based JLPT Study Right for You?

woman thinking

Are you serious about mastering the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and elevating your Japanese language skills to new heights? Are you tired of working with tutors who fail to focus on the specific places of improvement you most need to make the cut?

Through immersion-based JLPT coaching and course, I am dedicated to helping motivated learners like you achieve success through a unique, data-driven approach combined with immersive language instruction tailored to your individual needs and goals.

I have had over 20 years of experience in teaching and tutoring, as well as fluency in the language for more than a decade. I also have a deep understanding of the JLPT framework and content and have successfully guided hundreds of learners through its challenges toward helping them achieve personal and academic success in the language, or even secure a career and life in Japan.

Get Started with Immersion-Based JLPT Tutoring Now
or alternatively...

Check Out our Current Online Immersion Japanese Club Levels for Kids!

👇👇👇

Online IJC Levels for Kids
online student

About

About 

Immersion Japanese Club (IJC) is a home for in-demand immersion-oriented Japanese courses that prioritize human connection and problem-solving toward achieving one's Japanese language goals. Whether your dream is to simply feel confident in the language or to live and work in Japan itself, we're hear to make it a reality.

Having served over over 1300 Japanese language learners since 2020, we strive to offer individuals, schools, and businesses high-quality content and coaching to support passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) -- the most widely recognized examination in the world for proof of Japanese proficiency -- all while engaging learners in a challenging yet fun environment toward acquiring the language.

Read More

Get Started

Get Started

Get started with some great course and resource recommendations to
get your language learning on the move!

 

(Check back regularly for updates on the Kanji Kentei,
as well as English courses and TOEIC studies in the near future.)

Get Started

What's New

What's new

Scroll to Top
Verified by MonsterInsights