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TESOL Master & Life Counselor | Deep Korean Conversations, Culture & Mentoring
Teaches
Korean
Native
Speaks
English
Other
TESOL Master & Life Counselor | Deep Korean Conversations, Culture & Mentoring
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From Republic of KoreaLiving in Other, Republic of Korea (21:19 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 15, 2026InterestsMusicWritingMarketingSports & FitnessFilms & TV Series
Hi, I'm Ki-bin ("Captain Hong")! Welcome to my 100% Stress-Free Zone!
With a Master's degree in TESOL, 20+ years of teaching experience, and as a published author of three books, I teach Korean clearly and logically in English.
Beyond teaching, I am a very active mentor! I love martial arts (Taekwondo, Hapkido), sports (Boxing, Soccer, Swimming), and music (Guitar, Samulnori). Let's talk about your life, K-dramas, or business! As a Level 1 Psychological Counselor, my class is a completely safe space where your mistakes are celebrated. Book a trial lesson today, and let's enjoy learning together!Me as a Teacher
My Professional Background:
• 20+ Years in Education: Directed language institutes and an alternative school, mentoring countless students to success.
• Certified Expert: M.A. in TESOL & Columbia Univ. certification. I explain complex Korean grammar simply and logically in English.
• Business Pro & CEO: Ex-Samsung & GM. Founded and ran "Brother Corp." (a luxury car export company) for 5 years. I teach authentic Corporate Korean!
• Global Leader: Trained American missionaries for 2 years, giving me a deep understanding of Western culture and communication. My lessons & teaching style
My Teaching Style: Stress-Free, Logical & Customized
• 100% Stress-Free Zone: Fear blocks learning. In my class, mistakes are heavily encouraged! I am not a strict judge, but a supportive mentor who builds your speaking confidence.
• Crystal Clear Explanations: Confused by Korean grammar? With my M.A. in TESOL, I explain complex rules and cultural nuances logically in English. You will understand the why, not just memorize.
• Customized & Practical: No boring textbooks. Whether shadowing K-Dramas (like Attorney Woo), practicing Trade Korean, or discussing sports and music, I use my custom materials tailored to your exact goals.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
한국어지도사 1급 - 한국자격검정평가진흥원 - 2025
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2004 - 2007
Founder
2007 - 2017
Founder
2025 - Current
Founder
Education
2006 - 2006
Master's - TESOLTESOL Certificate
2005 - 2008
Master's - TESOL
1993 - 1997
Bachelor’s - Material Engineering
Work Experience
1997 - 1999
Executive Officer_ROTC
1999 - 2001
AP(Assistant to the President)
2001 - 2003
Manager
2003 - 2004
Manager
2019 - 2024
CEOInternational Trading
Korean Lessons
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