Japanese teacher Shoko Toda

Shoko Toda

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Beginners are welcome! A short course for Japan trip is available now!
From JapanLiving in Shizuoka, Japan (13:13 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 2, 2021
InterestsGamingTravelAnimation & ComicsFoodFilms & TV Series
Hello! I am Shoko, a professional Japanese teacher. I've been teaching Japanese for over 7 years. I am qualified and try to make all the content easy to understand. In addition, I always keep in mind to make my lessons fun and comfortable, and never make you nervous about speaking Japanese. Beginner language learners tend to feel nervous about speaking and become less confident because of the teacher's too many corrections. I never make you feel like that! Please relax and enjoy Japanese :)
badges
5.0
Rating
319
Students
7060
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
211 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Japanese for totally beginners
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

3,063 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 8% off
日本語レッスン  Intermediate level
B1 -  B2

Language Essentials

1,539 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 8% off
Intensive course! (Need to book 2 lessons per week)(Only packeage available)
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

1,564 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 22% off
Japanese for trip (short course)
A1

Language Essentials

130 lessons completed
USD 23.00

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237 Reviews

Jasmine
27 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shoko is just awesome. She's so personable and nice and very knowledgeable. She takes the time to make sure you get to fully grasp and practice a concept before you move on. Truly a top tier teacher on italki!!!
Jul 13, 2025
Student Rian (ライアン)Leggett
Rian (ライアン)Leggett
190 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
ありがとうございました!Another great lesson with しょこ先生。This week Shoko taught me more kanji, we did a JLPT N5 kanji review, reviewed the より、のほうが comparisons and learnt how to conjugate adjectives into the くて、で forms! また来週ね!
Feb 20, 2022
Jasmine
27 Japanese lessons
I just love working with shoko. She is so patient and encouraging with me even on the days I feel like I cant remember anything! Shes fun and kind and just the best. Highly reccomend.
Jan 31, 2026
Autumn
106 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve had a few lessons and I already feel confident and motivated. Shoko 先生 always takes the time to make sure I understand everything and answers my questions thoroughly. The homework and flash cards she provides have allowed me to remember the lesson and apply the knowledge I’ve accumulated. I appreciate you, Shoko 先生, for your efforts!
Apr 19, 2024
Student アリス
アリス
269 Japanese lessons
Shoko sensei is such an amazing teacher! We’ve been doing lessons together for a long time and recently she helped me prepare to take the JLPT N3, and I passed thanks to Shoko sensei’s lessons and practice tests! She focuses lessons to whatever you want to study and what you think your weak points are, and she’s very patient and encouraging in every lesson! I couldn’t recommend her enough! 翔子先生は本当に素晴らしい先生です!いつも応援してくれて、翔子先生のレッスンのおかげで自信を持って日本語で会話ができるようになったと思います!本当にお勧めします!🫶🏻
Feb 3, 2026
Student Tia
Tia
1 Japanese lesson
I highly recommend this teacher! She provides very kind and encouraging guidance while being extremely well-organized. As a full-time professional on iTalki, she’s truly passionate about teaching Japanese. She understands the challenges we face as foreigners learning a new language because she travels a lot and has that global perspective. She’s absolutely the best choice for students at any level as she is very patient and encouraging. She makes the class enjoyable!
Oct 31, 2025