Hi all! I know this question has been asked a couple of times on this sub but I wanted to make my own post given my own circumstances. I'm currently working a full-time job in Japan and would like to improve my Japanese to make more friends and for better career opportunities down the line (my current job doesn't require me to speak in Japanese). I've been studying Japanese on and off the past few years but am really lacking in discipline and motivation so I was thinking of taking up classes or getting a tutor to actually improve (I passed N3 by sheer luck, but I would say my actual skill level is somewhere within N5-N4 since I barely practice).
My current company luckily is willing to pay for my expenses for learning (but they have to approve what I pick first), so I would like to ask for affordable recommendations for a good language school or tutor! Preferably one that is flexible with time/can do weekends and/or evenings since I have a day job. I don't mind in-person or online lessons, but I was thinking that maybe in-person would be better to motivate me to go out and learn. I would also prefer private lessons/small classes so the teacher can address my needs better. Right now I would say my priorities are: speaking > listening > writing > reading.
I've already searched quite a bit on Reddit and Google and there's a lot of recommendations like Coto, Akamonkai, Nichibei, etc. for schools and iTalki/Preply for online tutors, but would appreciate any specific insights and recommendations before I go pick. Many thanks!
by Takeshi80