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Hoyeon
Professional TeacherTeaches
Korean
Native
Speaks
English
Learning a language is like having another version of yourself. Ready for an upgrade?
Teaches
Korean
Native
Speaks
English
Learning a language is like having another version of yourself. Ready for an upgrade?
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From Republic of KoreaLiving in Geoje, Republic of Korea (03:15 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 13, 2017InterestsTravelGamingTechScienceBusiness & Finance
Hello! I live on a fairly large island in Korea. I used to work as a software engineer, and now I work as a Korean tutor.
Language learning has always been one of my hobbies. Because of that interest, and for a few different reasons along the way, I eventually started teaching Korean.
When you study a new language, you often discover a new side of yourself. It’s always interesting to see how people express themselves differently in another language.
In my everyday life, I’m actually quite a quiet person. But in class, I’m very different. My students sometimes say it’s hard to imagine that I’m normally a quiet person!Me as a Teacher
When we learn a language, I don’t think we are creating something completely new. Most of the time, we are simply recalling and reusing things we have heard before.
That’s why repetition is naturally very important. My job is to find ways to make that repetition effective without making it boring.
Each student receives homework tailored to their needs, including high-quality personalized audio recordings.
I usually don’t leave written feedback after class. If something needs to be discussed, I prefer to talk about it during the lesson. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons follow my own course roadmap.
We can choose a reference textbook if needed, but it is not required.
Usually beginner and intermediate lessons will begin with questions and answers in Korean.
Attendance: No-show = no refund.
Rescheduling:
You may reschedule anytime through the italki system. However, repeated last-minute rescheduling may be considered a lack of commitment to the lesson.
Cancellation:
Free cancellation is accepted up to 6 hours before the lesson with prior notice. Please try not to cancel frequently.
Late Cancellation:
Within 6 hours of the lesson time, 50% of the lesson fee will be charged.
Age Restriction:
I do not teach children or students under 18.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
1,164
Students
16.7k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Korean Lessons
Trial Lesson
486 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
[55min] Starting from scratch (Korean alphabet)
A1Language Essentials2,123 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 4% off
[55min] Beginners and Intermediate learners
A1 - C1Language Essentials11.4k lessons completed
USD 22.00+
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[55min] Free talking (not for beginners)
B2 - C2Language Essentials2,420 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 4% off
[55min] Reading books together.
B1 - C2Language Essentials75 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 4% off
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3,000 Reviews
Eric
23 Korean lessons
Hoyeon is an amazing teacher and I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn or improve their Korean. He gives great feedback and is patient as you learn. The pace of the lessons is just right for me. I am confident I can reach my language goal with him.
Feb 24, 2026
Joseph
21 Korean lessons
Great teacher! Thank you!
Dec 31, 2025
Joseph
21 Korean lessons
Great teacher! Very patient.
Dec 9, 2025
Shirly Goldik 설리
5 Korean lessons
The teacher is very patient and creates a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere in the class. Even if I make mistakes, I don't feel embarrassed. I always have the opportunity to ask questions and he always answers with a smile.
Feb 1, 2026
Joseph
21 Korean lessons
Hoyeon is very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Dec 18, 2025
Joseph
21 Korean lessons
Everything was great. Highly recommend!
Dec 3, 2025
Trial Lesson
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