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One day I had to attend a—I can’t remember exactly what it is called, but it was one these brain-washing, team-building things every company nowadays tortures their employees with. We started with a short introduction round—name, hobby, etc. Of course, everybody had model hobbies like hiking or reading or reading while hiking.

Everyone except this one Japanese guy, who said without any false modesty: “My hobby is drinking.”

So, he and I started drinking together. Regularly. Meaning almost every day. But in a totally responsible manner.

One thing led to another—or, to be more precise, drinking together led to cultural exchange—or, to be absolutely precise, he started drinking Russian vodka and I started learning Japanese. It was fun, but I wasn’t really making much progress in Japanese, although I was (and still am) quite committed to learning the language. Maybe I wasn’t focused enough though…

Thanks to Nihongo-Pro I discovered that one can learn Japanese without drinking! What a mind-blowing experience! Well, to be honest, with Araki-sensei we quite often talk about food and drinks, but so far we have managed to remain sober.

The most amazing thing though is that online Japanese lessons with Araki-sensei actually, really help. Before my first lesson I was, let’s say, a bit concerned whether I’d be able to understand anything, but right from the first minutes, Araki-sensei involved me in a conversation I couldn’t even imagine I was capable of. But by means of some voodoo magic (or maybe due to Araki-sensei’s experience?) all of a sudden I realized that I can be quite talkative, even in Japanese.

It has been almost a year since our first lesson. The only disadvantage of online lessons I have discovered so far is that one can’t drink together with the teacher. But collaboration technology and tools are rapidly improving, so I’m pretty sure the day will come when Araki-sensei and I will have an online Japanese class while drinking. Of course, in a totally responsible manner.

The customized program that they use is far superior to simple Skype lessons. Moreover, the staff at Nihongo-Pro is also very approachable. No other online Japanese program on the market can equal it for depth or value.

Most importantly the quality of instruction is superior and professional. I love my instructor Tanoshima-Sensei. She is attentive, patient, very knowledgeable, encouraging and kind. She makes me feel that I am doing well and provides a great deal of instruction, interaction and positive feedback.

Tanoshina-sensei is an inspiration as well as a motivator for me. She is a wonderful teacher and it is a pleasure to be her student. I am very happy to have found Nihongo-Pro. Signing up was easy, the prices are well worth the value you get, and they are responsive to all emails.

I will continue to take online Japanese classes with Nihongo-Pro until I am fluent in Japanese and can without effort talk while in Japan. Congratulations, Nihongo-Pro and Tanoshima-Sensei. Keep up the outstanding performance!