Shoko Ishida

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 sensei is amazing. I learned a lot from her. Looking forward to booking more lessons. I highly recommend her.

After finishing the GENKI 1 book I was wondering where we could go from here before tackling GENKI 2. And Shoko sensei has just surprised me with the review ideas and kanji learnings we've been doing. I can't believe how far I've come this year (and I have not been consistent).

Shoko-san is a wonderful, patient teacher who also makes her lessons fun and engaging, which really motivates me to learn more Japanese. I’m really looking forward to more lessons with her!

Shoko-san is such a wonderful teacher who makes sure that I feel well prepared and motivated to study Japanese! She is also really flexible and open to prepare special lessons for topics that I want to study. I really enjoy them! Really looking forward to more lessons with her!