Shoko Ishida

It's been almost 3 years since I started lessons with Shoko-sensei, and it's been one of the best decisions I made on my Japanese learning journey. She is patient, dedicated and genuinely cares about her students - I always look forward to lessons, it's like catching up with a friend every time. Thanks, Shoko-sensei, you make learning Japanese such a joy!

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.

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-san brings so much joy and fun into every lesson while always maintaining a professional and productive atmosphere. I am learning so many things every week and feel like Shoko-san is always there to help me even with more complicated grammar. I'm really looking forward to more lessons with her!

Shoko-san is such a wonderful teacher! Even with my busy schedule, I always enjoy her classes and feel really happy about my progress and what I'm learning. She is always encouraging, patient and really fun! Really looking forward to more lessons with her!

Shoko-san is a wonderful teacher that always makes sure her students feel comfortable and interested in the class and its content. She always answers my questions patiently and in a way that makes it easy for me to understand even more advanced grammar. Really looking forward to more lessons with her!