Japanese teacher Shoko Ishida

Shoko Ishida

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
🌸A Calm, Supportive Space to Learn Japanese – From Zero to N3🌸
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (19:47 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 6, 2022
InterestsReadingMusicPets & AnimalsTravelAnimation & Comics
Hello! I’m Shoko Ishida, a certified Japanese teacher from Kyoto, now living in Osaka. 🌸 For beginners – I have 7 years of experience helping complete beginners and early learners feel confident when speaking Japanese. 🌸 Relaxed, friendly lessons – Many students say they feel safe making mistakes in my class. Don’t worry—I’ll guide you step by step. 🌸 Learn real-life Japanese – Not only textbooks, but also culture, travel, and daily conversation. I want you to enjoy using Japanese in your life. I've taught students from 🇺🇸, 🇸🇬, 🇩🇪, 🇫🇮, 🇰🇼, 🇨🇦, and more. 👉 If you want to start speaking Japanese with confidence, book a trial lesson. Let’s learn together in a fun and relaxed way
5.0
Rating
125
Students
2228
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
66 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Free Talk Session – Speak Japanese with Confidence
A2 -  C2

Conversation

467 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 6% off
Standard Lesson [From Zero to B1 (Beginner to Intermediate)] — Grammar & Expression Focus
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

448 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 5% off
【Existing Students】Customized Lesson (CLOSED)
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

354 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 3% off
Existing Students – 会話練習 (Closed)
B1 -  C2

Conversation

44 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
★ Beginner’s Trial Lesson★
A1

Language Essentials

4 lessons completed
USD 10.00+

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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194 Reviews

Student Norbi
Norbi
43 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ishida-sensei has been pivotal in the improvement of my Japanese. If you’re looking for someone who will listen to you, push you, care about your progress, and make you feel at home ease in every lesson. This is the person.
Jul 22, 2025
Beate
183 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had my first lesson with Shoko in September 2022. And guess what? I'm still here. That should say it all, shouldn't it? Shoko is by far the best Japanese teacher I've ever had. Especially for me, who is a very anxious person, doesn't like approaching strangers and hates talking on the phone (not good conditions for online lessons, by the way), lessons with Shoko are always the highlight of my week. She challenges without overwhelming, gives tips and hints without anticipating the answer. Her warm and courteous manner makes you feel like you're at a good friend's house right from the start instead of in a " awkward" teacher-student online situation. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, if you want to have fun learning Japanese, you should definitely give Shoko a try!
Apr 6, 2024
Ezra
86 Japanese lessons
Shoko-san is truly such a wonderful, dedicated teacher! Really looking forward to more lessons with her!
Jan 26, 2026
Student Glenda
Glenda
124 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have now taken over 100 lessons with Shoko 先生 since I started learning Japanese. I've stayed with 先生 all this while because she makes the classes very enjoyable and talking to her is not stressful at all. Her warm and bright personality creates a welcoming atmosphere and I always feel encouraged to try to speak in Japanese while she gently corrects my many mistakes. Her materials are also always well-prepared and clear. In my preparation for JLPT, she has explained the MNN syllabus so well. Her explanations are even clearer than MNN's grammar notes and YouTube videos, and her exercises are well-tailored to deepen understanding of grammar points. She also meticulously planned what else to cover beyond MNN - this really touched me as I felt like she is invested in my learning journey and has a genuine desire for me to learn Japanese well. Thanks to 先生, I feel like I've finally broken through the "beginner barrier" this year, and can now express myself with a lot more ease ٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´-
Jun 25, 2025
Ezra
86 Japanese lessons
Shoko-san is a truly wonderful teacher who makes every lesson fun and engaging! Really looking forward to more lessons with her!
Feb 4, 2026
Zoe
15 Japanese lessons
thank you sensei for another great lesson!
Jan 22, 2026
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