Natural Korean for everyday life
One-on-one online lessons with Tina, a native Korean teacher. Learn the Korean people actually speak, from your first Hangul letter to slang and nuance.
- Live 1:1 on video call
- 30, 45 or 60 minutes
- From $13 per lesson
새해 복 많이 받으세요!Happy Lunar New Year!
행복한 한가위 보내세요!Happy Chuseok!
메리 크리스마스!Merry Christmas!
한글날 축하해요!Happy Hangul Day!
광복절을 기억해요Happy Liberation Day!
Expression of the day
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“Of course!”
당근 means carrot, but it sounds like 당연, “naturally”. Friends use it as a playful way to say “of course”.
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“Be blessed!”
Short for 새해 복 많이 받으세요, “receive lots of luck in the new year”. Children say it with a deep bow, 세배, and get pocket money back.
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“Chuseok”, the old way
한가위 is the native Korean name of Chuseok: 한 “great” and 가위 “the middle of autumn”. Families gather, make 송편 and look at the full moon.
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“Christmas Day”
The formal word: 성 “holy”, 탄 “birth”, 절 “day”. In everyday talk people just say 크리스마스 and wish each other 메리 크리스마스!
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“ABC”, Korean style
가나다 is how Koreans say the alphabet. On 9 October Korea celebrates King Sejong, who gave the country Hangul in 1446.
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“Liberation”
Literally “light restored”: 광 “light” and 복 “to restore”. On 15 August Korea remembers its liberation in 1945.
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What learning with me is like, from students at every level.
Find your level
Every lesson is tailored to you. These three stages show where you start and where we’re heading together.
- 1
Beginner
Learn Hangul, basic grammar and daily conversation.
Free Beginner videosBy the end you can
- Order food
- Introduce yourself
- Handle everyday conversation
- 2
Intermediate
Natural Korean, speaking and listening practice.
Free Intermediate videosBy the end you can
- Talk about your daily life in detail
- Share your opinions
- Speak more smoothly
- 3
Advanced
Native expressions, discussions, nuance and culture.
By the end you can
- Speak without translating in your head
- Understand how Koreans really communicate
- Enjoy real conversations
Two ways to start
New to my lessons?
Fill in a short form about your level, goals and schedule. I’ll get back to you to plan your first lesson.
Already learning with me?
Pick a time for your next lesson in the booking calendar. It shows your local time zone.
Simple pricing
Pay per lesson, or save with a pack of 5. No subscription, no sign-up fee.
See pricing details| Lesson | Single | Pack of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 min | $13 | $62save $3 |
| 45 min | $18 | $86save $4 |
| 60 minRecommended | $22 | $105save $5 |
Free Korean podcast
Episodes about the Korean you hear every day, some with a word list to study from.