👋 Hello! My name is Garam, your Korean tutor :)

In our trial lesson, we will have the opportunity to talk about your goals in learning Korean. To help you understand how our classes will progress, I will also walk you through my Korean curriculum. During the session, we will discuss three main points:

1. Your objectives for learning Korean
2. A brief tour of the curriculum to follow
3. What you hope to gain from me future lessons

By the end of the trial lesson, we will have a shared understanding of your learning style and a clear plan for how to move forward together. Your goal is my goal :)

This stage is about getting familiar with Korean and feeling comfortable seeing, reading, and saying it.

1. Hangul & Pronunciation: You start by learning how Korean letters sound and how they combine into readable blocks.

2. Essential Vocabulary: You learn simple but useful words that help Korean feel less intimidating.
    
3. Particle: You learn the most essential Korean particles and how they show the role of each word in a sentence. This is a key part of forming correct Korean sentences.
    
   - Topic Particles (은 / 는)
   - Subject Particles (이 / 가)
   - Object Particles (을 / 를)

4. Basic Sentence Structure: You learn how simple Korean sentences are formed using subject–complement/object–verb order. The goal is to build short but complete sentences.
    
5. Basic Verb Forms: You practice present-tense verb endings used in polite everyday speech.
    
6. Basic Communication: You practice simple questions and responses used in daily situations. These help you start interacting in Korean right away.

Beginner (A1) | Getting Comfortable with Korean

This level helps you move from simple sentences to short conversations. You start connecting ideas and describing familiar topics.

1. Daily Vocabulary Expansion
Words related to food, places, time, and routines.

아침(morning), 저녁(evening), 회사(company), 시장(market), 
시간(time), 주말(weekend), 버스(bus), 이야기(story)

2. Present, Past, Future Tense
You learn how to talk about what you did and will do.

Past: Verb + -었/았어요
Future: Verb + -ㄹ/할 거에요
먹었어요(ate): 먹다(eat) -> 먹(eat) + -었어요(past) = 먹었어요(ate)
갔어요(went): 가다(go) -> 가(go) + -았어요(past) = 갔어요(went)
갈 거예요(will go): 가다(go) -> 가(-go) + -할 거에요(future) = 갈 거에요(will go)


3. More Particles

Introducing location & direction particles.

at, to: ~에 / 에서
저는 학교에 가요. I go **to** school.
저는 집에서 공부해요. I study /at home.

4. Simple Connectors
You begin linking ideas naturally.

그리고 (and)
하지만 (but)
그래서 (so)

5. Functional Expressions
Basic expressions used for daily life.

괜찮아요. (It's okay, I'm good)
잠시만요. (Excuse me, Just a moment)
다시 말해 주세요. (Could you repeat that again?)

6. Short Conversations
You practice answering with 1–2 sentences.

어디에 살아요? (Where do you live?)
저는 토론토에 살아요. (I live in Toronto)

After A2, you can:
- Use several verb tenses
- Understand essential connectors
- Handle simple conversations
- Talk about daily routines
- Write basic sentences

Beginner to Intermediate (A2) | Building Confidence

This level helps you express opinions, experiences, and plans more clearly.

1. Connected Sentences

You practice explaining situations in more detail.

한국에 갔었는데 너무 좋았어요. (I've been to Korea before, and it was amazing.)
비가 왔는데 날씨가 좋아졌어요. (It was raining, but now it's sunny.)


2. Reason & Result Structures

Talking about why something happened.

피곤해서 집에 갔어요. (I went home because I was too tired.)
시간이 없어서 못 했어요. (I couldn't finish it because the time was running out.)


3. Intermediate Vocabulary

More abstract meanings (emotion, thought, preference).

생각(thought), 이유(reason), 계획(plan), 불편(inconvenience), 필요(needs)


4. Politeness Levels

Distinguishing soft, polite, and formal tone.


고마워요 (Thanks, thank you)
감사합니다 (I appreciate)
실례하지만...(I'm sorry, but...)


5. Explaining Opinions

Learning simple opinion patterns.

제 생각에는 이게 좋아요. (In my opinion, ...)
저는 이 영화가 재미있다고 생각해요. (I think that ...)


After B1, you can:
- Talk about past experiences
- Explain reasons
- Express opinions
- Handle more complex conversations
- Understand slow native speech

Intermediate (B1) | Communicating Naturally

Now you start expressing yourself in paragraphs, not just sentences.

1. Complex Connectors

You learn how to speak more smoothly and logically.

-지만 (although)
-는데 (background)
-으면서 (while)

공부를 하는데 좀 어려워요. (I've been studying Korean, but it's been hard.)
일을 하면서 한국어를 배워요. (I study Korean while I'm working.)


2. Reported Speech

Explaining what others said.


친구가 내일 온다고 했어요. (My friend said he's coming tomorrow.)
선생님이 숙제를 하라고 했어요. (My teacher told me to do my homework.)


3. Intermediate Honorifics

Understanding respectful forms.


Respectful Verb Form: -(하)세요(please)

드세요(Have some): 드(eat) + 세요(please) 
계세요(You can stay): 계(stay) + 세요(please)
말씀하세요(Go ahead and speak): 말씀하(speak) + 세요(please)


4. Describing Experiences in Detail

Giving structured explanations.


먼저 설명드리면… (Let me explain ... first.)
그래서 저는… (For that reason, I ...)


5. Korean Culture & Context

Learning natural expressions tied to Korean habits or culture.


고생했어요 (You did a great job/It must be hard)
수고했어요 (Well done/ Good work/ Thanks for your work)

After B2, you can:
- Hold long conversations
- Explain complex ideas
- Report speech accurately
- Use polite tone naturally

High Intermediate (B2) | Expressing Yourself Clearly

This level focuses on precision, advanced nuance, and formal communication.

1. Advanced Grammar

Understanding subtle meaning differences.


-더라도
비가 오더라도 갈 거예요.
(= Even if it rains, I’ll still go. → shows determination despite obstacles)

-아/어 놓다
문을 열어 놓았어요.
(= I left the door open. → emphasizes keeping the state intentionally)

-기는 하지만
좋기는 하지만 조금 비싸요.
(= I do like it, but it’s a bit expensive. → acknowledges the positive before soft disagreement)


2. Professional & Academic Language

Skills needed for workplace or study situations.


확인했습니다.
(= Noted / I have reviewed it. → formal acknowledgment in work contexts)

검토 후 연락드리겠습니다.
(= I’ll get back to you after reviewing it. → polite, professional follow-up)


3. Native-like Nuance

Choosing expressions based on context.

알겠어요
(= Okay, I understand. → soft, polite everyday tone)

알겠습니다
(= Understood. → very formal, workplace-appropriate)

알았어
(= Got it. → casual, friendly tone)


4. Natural Listening

Understanding Korean spoken at natural speed.

Materials:

- Interviews
- Discussions
- News summaries

After C1, you can:
- Communicate effectively in formal settings
- Use professional expressions
- Understand most spoken Korean

Advanced (C1) | Advanced Fluency and Nuance

This level focuses on stylistic control, subtlety, and natural flow.

1. Soft, nuanced expressions

Conveying abstract, emotional, or logical depth.

그럴 수도 있겠네요.
(= That could be the case. → gentle, respectful agreement)

상황에 따라 달라질 수 있어요.
(= It depends on the situation. → balanced, non-absolute tone)


2. Natural Reduction & Speed

Understanding native reductions and casual contractions.


괜찮아요 → 괜차나요
(= Sounds faster/merged in natural speech)

거의 다 했어요 → 거이다 했어요
(= Words blend together in fast casual speech)


3. Fine-tuning Tone & Register

Choosing exactly the right tone for the situation.

도와주셔서 감사합니다.
(= Thank you for your assistance. → formal & respectful)

고마워!
(= Thanks! → casual, friendly)

알았어.
(= Got it. → casual)

알았어요~
(= Okay~ / Sure~ → polite but soft, semi-casual)


4. Native-level Listening

Following fast-paced drama/variety show conversations without subtitles.

After C2, you can:
- Adjust tone with native-like nuance
- Speak fluently in all contexts
- Understand nearly everything you hear

Advanced (C2) | Native-Level Competence

This class follows a practical speaking system that helps you grow from short answers to confident, natural Korean.

1. Real-Life Scenario Focus:
Every lesson is built around practical, real-life situations.
You practice speaking inside realistic contexts, not isolated sentences.

2. Step-by-Step Expansion System:
Instead of giving just one short answer, you learn how to expand your response gradually.
You start with simple sentences and build toward more detailed, natural speech.

3. Level-Based Speaking Within One Scenario: 
Within each scenario, you train at multiple speaking levels.
The number of levels may vary depending on the topic and your current ability.
The structure is flexible and fully adjustable.

In this class, you will:

• Practice structured speaking inside one scenario
• Expand short answers into natural responses
• Improve fluency without memorizing long scripts
• Strengthen weak areas through personalized correction
• Use grammar naturally inside real conversation

4. Fully Customized Training
- Beginner students focus on building clear and stable basic sentences.
- Intermediate students practice adding reasons, comparisons, and logical flow.
- Advanced students refine nuance, structure, and persuasive speaking.



Each lesson is adjusted to your level and your specific weak points. 

The goal is steady growth and confident, natural Korean speaking.

If you want structured progress inside real-life situations, this class is designed for you!

Beginner to Advanced | Customized Korean Speaking System

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- Managed academic operations for middle and high school students, including scheduling, performance tracking, and parent communication. 
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- Delivered personalized English and Korean lessons through an online video-teaching platform.
- Monitored performance data, provided structured feedback, and adjusted lessons based on real-time student needs.

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- Instructed Korean and English to elementary to high school students.
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