From Republic of KoreaLiving in Shanghai, China (22:31 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 30, 2026
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Hello!
I am a Korean teacher Sunny. I was born and raised in Korea.
I have been living in Shanghai, China, for seven years, and I plan to return to Korea this coming June.
Living abroad has helped me understand how challenging and exciting learning a new language can be.
I love learning languages myself. I speak Korean, English, and Chinese.
I studied English in Korea, and I can communicate comfortably with foreign friends.
I've learned Chinese while living in China, so I truly understand the difficulties that language learners would face.
And also I am a certified Korean language teacher. I really happy to help you to learn Korean as a professional teacher and good friend. Thanks.
Me as a Teacher
While living in Shanghai, I made many international friends.
They were very interested in Korean culture, so I naturally started teaching them Korean.
What began as a hobby slowly became a passion.
I wanted to learn Korean teaching more deeply, so I decided to earn a Korean language teaching certificate.
Since my university days, I have had a lot of experience teaching children through part-time tutoring.
Because of this, I understand learners’ feelings very well.
I know that learning a language is not always easy.
That’s why I support you with patience and encouragement,
and I help you stay motivated and reach your goals without giving up.
My lessons & teaching style
(1) For beginners, we start by learning Korean consonants and vowels and practicing correct pronunciation. With enough pronunciation practice at the beginning, students can move to the next level with confidence and improve their fluency much faster.
(2) For Intermediate, using a main textbook as a foundation, students practice basic grammar and vocabulary. By putting grammar and new words into real and useful sentences, students can feel how fun learning a language can be.
(3) For advanced learners, I focus on free conversation using a wide range of topics. Students can improve their Korean fluency while I gently correct grammar and pronunciation in a natural way.
My teaching material
Quizzes
PDF file
Video files
Text Documents
Image files
Flashcards
Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
한국어 교원 자격증 - 학점은행제 - 2023
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2024 - 2025
선생님사설 - 상해, China
Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s - Industry engineeringKumho university
Work Experience
2003 - 2010
assistant managerHenkel - 서울, Republic of Korea
5.0
Rating
7
Students
27
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
7
Students
27
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Korean Lessons
Trial Lesson
5 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Korean for everyone who wants to speak Korean!!!
A1 - C2Conversation22 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
10 Reviews
Nikki
3 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sunny is an amazing teacher! She makes the classroom environment feel so welcoming (like talking to a friend), so I don’t feel nervous to speak at all. Her materials are high quality, engaging, and fun. I’d recommend anyone to take her lessons!
Mar 20, 2026
Tina
6 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
老师非常专业且耐心,课程互动性很强,鼓励学生多说多练。虽然是体验课,但老师很认真地指出了我的发音问题并给出实用建议。正式课程中,老师会根据我的水平调整教学方式,课堂氛围轻松,让我更敢于开口说韩语。推荐给想提高口语表达能力的学习者!
The teacher is very professional and patient, with highly interactive lessons that encourage students to speak more. Even during the trial class, the teacher carefully pointed out my pronunciation issues and provided practical advice. In the regular lessons, the teacher adjusts the teaching style according to my level, creating a relaxed atmosphere that makes me more confident in speaking Korean. Highly recommended for learners who want to improve their speaking skills!
Feb 19, 2026
Beyza
5 Korean lessons
Great lesson as always! Thank you so much for your kindness and patience. See you next class~
Mar 16, 2026
Yi(Ivy)
6 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
It’s really beginner-friendly. She prepares learning materials that are perfectly matched to my level, and based on those materials, we extend into some everyday conversations. So the whole process is both fun and pleasantly challenging.
🍹Intensive means progress I love it!
But by “intensive,” I don’t mean that Sunny’s classes are hard. The difficulty level is just right. it’s perfect.
Feb 20, 2026
Dylan Dhokia
3 Korean lessons
Sunny is a great teacher! She is very calm and friendly which makes it easy to feel comfortable and learn. She is encouraging and prepares good material for our lessons and guides on what to do between lessons.
A great teacher who I am enjoying learning with!
Apr 1, 2026
Magda Steczniewska
3 Korean lessons
선생님이 친절하시고 수업도 재미있어요. 토론을 통해 올바른 발음과 자연스러운 표현, 정확한 문법을 배울 수 있어서 너무 좋아요. 대화 주제도 재미있어서 수업이라기보다 그냥 자연스럽게 이야기하는 느낌이 들어요. 선생님이 속도와 표현, 문법을 제 수준에 맞춰 주셔서 딱 좋아요. 좋은 수업 감사합니다 ^^