Shoko Ishida

Doing lessons with Shoko-sensei has helped me develop more confidence with speaking, simply because she is always so encouraging, patient and enthusiastic. I always look forward to all our conversations!

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!

Shoko sensei always knows exactly what I need to keep improving! Customized lessons including a mixture of reading, making sentences with new words and reviewing grammar is ideal for me as I want to prep for the JLPT N5

Already 25 lesson! After almost 10 years of just wasting my time on apps and whatever, I've noticed a rapid and significant improvement in a very short time taking these classes. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have someone follow your progress closely, actively motivate and correct you, and present the right level of difficulty at every step. For that, I've been more than happy working with Shoko先生, and always look forward to the next lesson.

Shoko-san is such a wonderful and patient teacher who makes sure that her students are always involved and eager to participate in the lesson! Really looking forward to more lessons with her!

Shoko-san is a great teacher who is always very focused, engaging and professional during her lessons, while still maintaining a fun and productive atmosphere that allows the student to fully enjoy the lesson and learn a lot! Really looking forward to more lessons with her!