When you're learning Japanese online, it's easy to assume that tutors listed as "professionals" must be qualified and experienced. But the truth is, many of them might not have the knowledge or training needed to teach the language properly — even if they hold a certificate.
Why This Happens on Many Language Platforms
Most language learning platforms don't have experienced Japanese educators on their teams. Because of that, they often don't evaluate whether a tutor can actually teach well. If someone uploads a certificate, they're usually approved without any interview or teaching assessment.
I know this because I've been through it myself. I applied to a well-known platform, submitted my certificate, and was accepted without anyone checking my teaching skills. No demo lesson. No questions. Just a green light.
This system allows people with little or no real teaching ability to present themselves as "professional" tutors.
The Risks of Learning from Underqualified Tutors
Of course, not all untrained tutors have bad intentions. But teaching based only on personal experience or "intuition" — without proper knowledge — can lead to serious issues. You might feel like you're learning, but end up absorbing incorrect grammar, awkward expressions, or even developing bad habits.
Unfortunately, many learners don't realise this until it's too late.
Enjoying a Lesson Doesn't Always Mean You're Improving
It's possible to have fun in a lesson and still not make real progress. You might like your tutor's personality, or think you've understood something — but unless your tutor knows how to spot and fix your mistakes, your Japanese may not improve as much as you think.
That's one reason SuikaTalk was founded — to protect learners from that exact situation.
What Makes SuikaTalk Different
At SuikaTalk, we take teaching seriously. Every tutor goes through a thorough screening process, including interviews and in-depth questions about Japanese language teaching. We don't just accept certificates — we test real teaching skills.
But knowledge alone isn't enough. That's why we also look for tutors who are friendly, communicative, and easy to talk to. We believe that a good learning experience comes from both strong teaching and a positive connection with your tutor.
That means you can trust every tutor on our platform. We've already done the work to make sure they're genuinely qualified — and genuinely nice to learn with.
Learn with Confidence
Don't leave your progress to chance. With SuikaTalk, you'll learn from experienced, well-trained tutors who actually know how to teach Japanese the right way.
Start learning with confidence. Start learning with SuikaTalk.
