From Republic of KoreaLiving in Chuncheon, Republic of Korea (21:24 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 1, 2021
InterestsTravelReadingArtHistoryMusic
Hello. 同学们好! Hi!
I am a language teacher with 15+ years of experience, fluent in English and Mandarin.
In today’s AI-driven learning environment, learners need context, nuance, motivation, and guided practice—areas where human instruction still excels.
I use French, German, Spanish, and Japanese materials confidently, focusing on reading, interpretation, and diction.
For Korean, I specialize in adult learners (40+), teaching practical skills for daily life, and also adapt lessons for children and teens.
The language learning market isn’t disappearing—the nature of demand is changing. I help learners navigate it with clarity.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I believe language is a living bridge between people. As a teacher, I help students cross that bridge with confidence, insight, and authenticity.
With experience in Chinese and English education, I offer a unique perspective on how different cultures think, speak, and connect.
In today’s AI-driven environment, learners still need context, nuance, motivation, and guided practice—areas where human guidance is irreplaceable. I help students move beyond AI translation and rote memorization toward natural expression and true human connection.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are immersive, intuitive, and human-centered. I help learners experience Korean as a living culture.
I focus on:
• Cultural insight: Exploring values, social cues, and ways of thinking that AI cannot convey.
• Emotional nuance: Reading and expressing feelings through tone, gesture, and context.
• Practical communication: Practicing natural speech, eye contact, and spontaneous conversation.
• Beyond AI: Navigating interactions with empathy, judgment, and human timing.
My teaching helps you use Korean confidently in real life.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Certificate of Korean language teacher - Minister of Culture, Republic of Korea - 2019Teaching Korean language to speakers of other languages
Certificate verified
Master of Education - KUFS - 2010How to teach a language effectively and efficiently
Certificate verified
TESOL Certificate - University of Missouri-Columbia - 2005Teaching English to speakers of other languages
Certificate verified
Education
2007 - 2010
Master's - Language educationKorea University of Foreign StudiesHow to teach languages(Korean - English - Chinese) to the speakers effectively and efficiently.
Work Experience
2010 - 2014
teacherS High School - CC, Republic of KoreaKorean - English
2017 - 2018
teacherJ High School - TB, Republic of KoreaKorean - Chinese
2018 - 2020
instructorG High School - HC, Republic of KoreaKorean - English
5.0
Rating
438
Students
4,035
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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5.0
Rating
438
Students
4035
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Korean Lessons
Trial Lesson
312 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
★Naturally Korean: From Basics to Mastery★
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,031 lessons completed
USD 18.98+
Package with 20% off
Korean Essay Writing: TOPIK II & Beyond
B1 - C2Conversation904 lessons completed
USD 18.51+
Package with 9% off
Korean Grammar in Depth: From Rules to Usage
A2 - C2Language Essentials128 lessons completed
USD 18.51+
Package with 9% off
Korean Vocabulary Blast: Sino-Korean Roots
B1 - C2Language Essentials162 lessons completed
USD 18.51+
Package with 10% off
Travel Talk Korean: Language Meets Culture
A1 - B2Language Essentials117 lessons completed
USD 18.51+
Package with 9% off
Professional Korean: Workplace Communication and Translation
C1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 18.51+
Package with 10% off
Classical Chinese Reading
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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Vocabulary (1)
289 Reviews
Tina Leahy
20 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Wonderful teacher. Explains well and makes learning fun. He can also use clever examples from many languages, which is very handy if you have a familiarity with French, Chinese, Japanese, German, etc.
Dec 22, 2025
Tracey Yarwood
182 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Discovering 태원샘 has been one of the most rewarding parts of learning Korean and I’m profoundly grateful for his guidance. When I started the year, I had a decent grasp of vocabulary—but now, I can hold basic conversations with confidence. My ability to conjugate across tenses and switch between casual and polite speech has improved dramatically.
태원샘’s teaching style is exceptional. He knows exactly when to push me and when to let me explore on my own. Whenever I hit a roadblock, his calm and thorough explanations help me break through. He never gives up until I truly understand the concept.
Beyond grammar and vocabulary, 태원샘 enriches each lesson with cultural insights and lifestyle tips that deepen my appreciation for Korea. His sharp ear for pronunciation helps me sound natural and authentic. He’s not just a teacher—he’s a mentor, and I’m so lucky to have learned from someone so committed and skilled.
Thank you, 태원샘, for everything!
Aug 23, 2025
Luc
10 Korean lessons
Cono cada clase, muy dinámica y ligera. Cada encuentro va a mejor.
Poco a poco vamos incorporando nuevas palabras clave, y hacerlo progresivamente ayuda a asimilar los nuevos conceptos.
Oct 9, 2025
Jiggy Jay
152 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks to the care and effort I received in 선생님’s lessons, I was able to build a confidence in my Korean skills. That confidence not only improved my language ability, but that same confidence carried over into helping me secure my first big job! (Plus the Korean skills on my resume don’t hurt haha) I’m truly grateful for 선생님 and look forward to our next lessons.
Sep 6, 2025
xiao he
3 Korean lessons
非常有趣引人入胜的课程,下次继续
Dec 7, 2025
Jennifer Lee
4 Korean lessons
This was my 1st class of etymological Korean. It was very interesting and insightful. I learned a great deal in a short time and I look forward to our next session.