Published Author & Cross-Cultural Language Expert - Learn Living Korean with Cultural Context
Unterrichtet
Koreanisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Japanisch
Englisch
Published Author & Cross-Cultural Language Expert - Learn Living Korean with Cultural Context
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus SüdkoreaLebt in Detroit, USA (00:18 UTC-05:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 21. Apr 2021
Thema von InteresseTiereMarketingLesenEssenReisen
📚 Publishing Expertise
Published "たった30フレーズでかんたん韓国語会話" in Japan, which was selected at the 2025 Korean Language Fair at Junkudo Bookstore and "韓国語で読んで学ぶ韓国文化95" on Amazon, creating integrated language-culture content.
🌐 Trilingual Expert
Master's in Japanese Education, Korean/Japanese teaching certificates, JLPT N1. Fluent in Korean, Japanese, English for effective comparative learning.
💼 Global Experience
Currently working at Detroit automotive company in the USA, former IP Protection Agency specialist and high school teacher in Korea. Extensive translation work for Japanese corporations (Fuji Sharyo, Morita) and international projects (Swiss children's books, European companies).
Ich als Lehrkraft
🌟 Teaching Philosophy
I believe in continuous learning and growth, inspiring my students with the same mindset. For me, language learning goes beyond memorization—it's about understanding culture and ways of thinking, which I integrate into every lesson.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
🎯 Systematic Personalized Learning
Individual Google Docs and spreadsheets for each student create systematic, customized learning management tailored to personal learning goals and proficiency levels.
🏛️ Culture-Integrated Learning
Every lesson connects to Korean culture—from traditional heritage to latest K-culture trends. Students experience living, breathing Korea in each class.
🌍 Real-World Focus
Drawing from translation/interpretation experience, I teach practical Korean for actual situations—not textbook language, but immediately applicable rea
It was only our second class but I feel like I have learned a lot from Aya 쌤. I get to practice speaking and listening a lot and she introduces new vocab in a way that makes sense to me. These were my top 3 goals so it is evident that she plans the class based on my needs. 아야 선생님, 고마웠습니다! 다음 시간 뵐게요! 😊