Shoko Toda
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Shoko Toda
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Beginners are welcome! A short course for trip has opened!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Beginners are welcome! A short course for trip has opened!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Shizuoka, Japan (22:45 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 2, 2021InterestsGamingTravelAnimation & ComicsFoodFilms & TV Series
Hello! I am Shoko, a professional Japanese teacher. I've been teaching Japanese for more than 6 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 cozy, and never make you nervous to speak Japanese.
Beginner language learners tend to feel nervous about speaking and become less confident because of teachers' too much correction. I never make you feel like that! Please relax and enjoy Japanese :)
Me as a Teacher
Teaching experience
Got certificate of Japanese education and teaching
B.A University in Japan
6＋ years, 300＋ students for all levels
High school in New Zealand for 1 year
Language school in Japan as volunteer works
A language school in the UK for 1 year.
A private lessons at the company in the UK for 1 year.
Private online lessons since 2019 - 2024My lessons & teaching style
Lesson plan example for beginners
Lesson 1. Self introduction and Hiragana alphabets
Lesson 2. Asking direction and Hiragana
Lesson 3. Shopping and Hiragana
Lesson 4. Ordering at restaurant and Hiragana
Lesson 5. Transportation and Hiragana
Lesson 6 Socializing conversation and Hiragana(Complete!)
You will get homework for each lesson! (If you want)
For intermediate and upper level learners
I will customize your lessons depending on your learning speeds. Of course I will change lesson plans if you would like to focus on specific things (e.g. Business conversation, Exams, JLPT, Daily conversation etc.). Let's discuss in the trial lesson!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
Certificates
Certificate of completion - Yamaguchi prefectural university - 2016Teaching Japanese as a foreign language course for 4 years plus actual teaching assistant experience in a high school in New Zealand.
Certificate verified
Certificate of Japanese teacher - Yamaguchi Prefectural university - 2016Certificate of completion teaching Japanese as a foreign language course
Certificate verified
日本語教師教育課程修了証明書 - 山口県立大学 - 2016Certificate of completion teaching Japanese as a foreign language course
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2021
Head teacher of Japanese department
2019 - Current
Japanese teacher
Education
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s - International courseLearned wide range of international cultural things. Mainly Japanese education and Buddhism.
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Senior Japanese teacherWorked as a senior Japanese teacher in the private language school for almost 2 years. In addition I organized culture experience events like kimono and Japanese calligraphy.
2016 - 2019
SalesDeep understanding for Japanese culture kimono. I do Japanese lessons of kimono and students love learning about kimono and Japanese history. It can be a fun part of lessons.
2013 - 2014
Japanese teacher assistantJapanese lesson assistant for year 9 to year 13 students
2017 - 2018
Counselor and teacherTeach Japanese and Japanese culture for foreign kids live in Shizuoka. Volunteer work.
5.0
Rating
299
Students
5,825
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
204 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Japanese for totally beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials2,556 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 8% off
日本語レッスン Intermediate level
B1 - B2Language Essentials1,288 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 8% off
Challenge! Super intensive course! (You will need to book 2 lessons per week)
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,134 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 14% off
Japanese for trip (short course)
A1Language Essentials91 lessons completed
USD 23.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (3)
225 Reviews
Charlie
28 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shoko-Sensei’s classes are always so good! She provides the same questions at the beginning of each class so I can get into the practice of how to answer. The topics she comes up with are very useful and enjoyable. I highly recommend her, especially if you’re new to Japanese
Aug 19, 2024
Rian (ライアン）Leggett
153 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
Anthony Digenova
57 Japanese lessons
Very good teacher, always enjoy our lessons
Mar 25, 2025
Autumn
93 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
アリス
189 Japanese lessons
Shoko先生 is truly an incredible teacher! I have improved so much in the time that I have been taking lessons with her! She is so patient and caring and we have great conversations every lesson. 10/10 recommend!
Apr 9, 2025
AJ Thiel
37 Japanese lessons
Shoko 先生 is a very patient and understanding tutor! I am continuing to take classes with her because she is very flexible with what we practice and go over. I know I can ask her any Japanese question I may have and learn something new. Conversation in another language may be hard, but Shoko 先生 makes it fun!
Mar 13, 2025
Trial Lesson
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