Native Korean Speaker | Political Scholar | Culture-Infused Language Mentor
안녕하세요! Want to learn Korean through *meaningful* conversations?
I’m Sangbin, your tutor for **fluent, intellectually rich Korean**. As an MA student in Political Science, I bridge language and *critical thinking*—discussing global affairs, philosophy, and Korean societal nuances.
My lessons are for **curious minds**: whether debating current events or analyzing Korean literature, we’ll make every word *thought-provoking*. Ideal for learners craving **depth** beyond textbooks.
Let’s turn language into *insight*—one stimulating chat at a time.
Me as a Teacher
My Teaching Philosophy:
"언어는 이해할 수 있고 매력적이어야 합니다"
(Language should be understandable and captivating)
I create an engaging learning environment tailored to your interests and goals.
Why Choose Me?
• Intellectual Conversations: We'll explore stimulating topics while improving your Korean, from current affairs to philosophy and arts.
• Diverse Interests: Our lessons cover everything from politics to Korean culture, keeping you engaged.
• Tailored Learning: Based on Dr. Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition, I make learning comprehensible and compelling.
• Feedback: I provide feedback and encouragement to help you improve consistently.
Let’s begin your journey to Korean fluency!
My lessons & teaching style
한국어 집중 훈련 (Intensive Korean Bootcamp)
For beginners to advanced beginners.
Using "King Sejong Institute Practical Korean", we'll cover:
• Mastering 한글 (Korean writing system)
• Essential structures
• Verb tenses (Present, Past, Future)
• Advanced grammar: conjunctive markers, relative clauses
한국어로 대화하기 (Casual Conversation Classes)
Practice speaking naturally and improve fluency through:
• Daily life topics
• Short texts and video discussions
• Personalized homework and feedback
고급 한국어 (Advanced Korean)
For serious, thought-provoking discussions:
• Current events and global issues
• Critical thinking in Korean
• High-level language tasks
• Writing skills development with feedback
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Video files
Homework Assignments
Articles and news
Image files
Test templates and examples
Audio files
Graphs and charts
Quizzes
Flashcards
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686
Students
6,078
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5.0
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686
Students
6078
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Korean Lessons
Trial Lesson
386 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
한국어로 대화하기 Casual Conversation in Korean (Beginners to intermediates)
A1 - B2Conversation3,518 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
고급 한국어: 토론 & 작문 Advanced Korean: Discussion & Writing
B1 - C2Language Essentials943 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
한국어 집중 훈련 Intensive Courses (Packages - 10 lessons)
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,231 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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532 Reviews
Maritie
111 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
상빈님 est un excellant professeur. Toujours à l’écoute et trouve des moyens pour que les cours soient intéressants. Merci beaucoup!
Nov 17, 2021
Dominic
54 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sangbin's discussion classes are awesome. He encourages me to articulate my views, and gives me a lot to think about in terms of the vocabulary and grammar needed to accurately express myself. Great stuff!
Dec 31, 2020
tal penso
25 Korean lessons
Good as always! I’m studying with Sangbin for over a year, and his methods are aligned with the student’s level which makes the study process so much more efficient and useful!
Very very recommended teacher.
Jun 2, 2025
Clara
66 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
I was very impressed with the lesson! Sangbin is very professional and has learning material prepared for different levels. He was very nice and encouraging so the lesson went by smoothly.
Mar 7, 2021
Mitch
1 Korean lesson
Great first lesson, he explains things very well and gives you a good study plan
Jun 3, 2025
Jet Cessant
10 Korean lessons
Sangbin is a great teacher and really gets you to speak. Great for beginners or those who are getting back into Korean after manyy years