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Shoko
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Swedish
Korean
Learn real Japanese with a certified native Japanese teacher with over 10 years of experience!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Swedish
Korean
Learn real Japanese with a certified native Japanese teacher with over 10 years of experience!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Fortaleza, Brazil (22:32 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 30, 2017InterestsFoodTravelMedical & Healthcare
みなさん、こんにちは！日本語教師（にほんごきょうし）の翔子（しょうこ）です。
Hello, everyone! My name is Shoko and I’m a friendly native Japanese teacher living in Brazil.
I love meeting new people and learning different languages and cultures. I am passionate about teaching Japanese and the best thing about my job is being able to help my students to achieve their goals and dreams in life through language learning.
I’m now raising bilingual children with my Brazilian husband. I love exploring new places, trying and cooking various dishes from around the world, reading books and watching movies.
I hope to get to know you and help you with your Japanese learning goals!
いっしょに楽（たの）しく日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう！
よろしくおねがいします！Me as a Teacher
I’m a certified native Japanese teacher and I’ve been teaching Japanese as a foreign language for over 10 years: 5 years teaching at universities in Argentine and Brazil and 7 years teaching online. I have worked with students of all levels―from absolute beginner to advanced―from all over the world!
I love learning languages as well as teaching Japanese, so I understand quite well the difficulties and pleasures in your language learning journey. Sometimes it hard to keep motivated, but I’ll do my best to give you the pleasure, motivation and confidence. I’m always searching and trying new and different teaching methods to develop my teaching skills and abilities. My lessons & teaching style
Why would you like to learn Japanese? for everyday life? travel? exam? pleasure?
I'm here to help you! :)
- First, I’d like to know your study background, level and needs.
- We’ll set our goal to achieve.
- I plan lessons using the methods and materials that work best for you, taking your interests, abilities and learning style into account.
- Each lesson is professional, FUN and engaging.
- You’ll learn in a natural way, practicing through fun and effective activities.
Try to speak Japanese as much as you can! I’m friendly and patient, so don’t worry about making mistakes when you speak. If needed, explanations during my lessons can be held in ENGLISH or PORTUGUESE.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
544
Students
6,655
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
312 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Japanese for beginners (A1 - 2) speaking, listening, Reading and writing / Japonês para iniciantes (A1 - 2): fala, compreensão auditiva, leitura e escrita
A1 - A2Language Essentials3,058 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 8% off
Japanese for intermediate and advanced learners (B1-C2): speaking, listening, Reading and writing/ Japonês para nível intermediário e avançado (B1–C2): fala, compreensão auditiva, leitura e escrita
B1 - C2Language Essentials1,673 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 8% off
Structured Conversational Course (All Levels) / Conversação Estruturada para todos os níveis
A1 - C2Conversation675 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 8% off
JLPT preparation (N5-N1) / Preparação para o JLPT (N5-N1)
A1 - B1Test Preparation547 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 8% off
Free Talk (B1-C2) / Conversação livre a partir do nível B1
B2 - C1Conversation381 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 7% off
Customized lessons / Aulas personalizadas
A1 - C2Language Essentials8 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 8% off
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284 Reviews
Jemina BP 包洁明
20 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been studying with Shoko さん for the past three months in preparation for a trip to Japan, and I cannot thank her enough for all the instruction she's provided! I did not have any Japanese experience, yet in just a short period, I feel I've learned so much and received such valuable speaking practice and encouragement from her. I always look forward to lessons and cannot recommend Shoko さん enough. If you want a kind, fun, and hardworking professor, Shoko さん is for you!
May 20, 2023
Raul
91 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
As aulas com a Shōko-sensei são tão boas que eu nem vejo o tempo passar! Quando me dei por mim, já havia passado 5 minutos do fim da aula. Excelente professora, muito atenciosa, divertida e motivadora! Recomendo sempre, para todo mundo!
Jul 28, 2020
Chu-Ying Chen
1 Japanese lesson
Teacher Shoko is very encouraging, and she gently encourages and guides students to speak Japanese as if they are talking to a friend. It was definitely a pleasant experience having class with Shoko.
Nov 5, 2025
Greg Rennow
173 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shoko is everything I could have hoped for from a tutor. She listens patiently as I try to put what I've learned into practice, is kind and helpful in correcting mistakes, and truly goes the extra mile both during and after class to make sure my language skills are improving. I've learned so much since we started working together and I'm looking forward to continuing to study together in the new year!
Jan 12, 2023
Zacleewood
45 Japanese lessons
Shoko-sensei should be your first choice for a new Japanese teacher!
I've been working with her for a year now and I am greatly enjoying learning Japanese. Shoko-sensei is a big part of that; her curriculum has an excellent balance of reading, writing, speaking and listening in every lesson, and there's always a little time for a few laughs.
お疲れ様でした！
Nov 11, 2025
M***
12 Japanese lessons
The classes are amazing, they have helped me so much to improve my speaking skills. Totally recommend!
Jul 31, 2025
Trial Lesson
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