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Yeonjoo
Professional TeacherTeaches
Korean
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Speaks
English
Japanese
Spanish
Chinese (Cantonese)
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest PreparationJoin me to unlock your full potential and connect with new cultures!
Teaches
Korean
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Speaks
English
Japanese
Spanish
Chinese (Cantonese)
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest PreparationJoin me to unlock your full potential and connect with new cultures!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From Republic of KoreaLiving in Seoul, Republic of Korea (13:39 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 16, 2017InterestsFoodFilms & TV SeriesTravelMusicHistory
As a dedicated Korean and Chinese language instructor, I specialize in delivering measurable results for adult learners, with a proven track record of students achieving TOPIK Levels 5-6. My structured yet flexible methodology is informed by my own multilingual expertise in Japanese, Chinese, and English, allowing me to address common learning challenges effectively. I integrate rigorous grammar instruction with immersive cultural content—including contemporary media like K-pop and historical context—to develop both exam readiness and authentic communication skills. My approach is tailored to help students achieve their specific objectives, whether academic or professional.Me as a Teacher
Hi, I’m not the type of teacher who makes you laugh all the time—but I’m the kind of teacher who helps you understand deeply and study effectively. I focus on providing clear explanations, personalized feedback, and practical methods so you can learn not only during class, but also when you study alone.
My lessons are structured and steady, designed to match your pace and goals. I value progress over perfection, and I’ll help you build confidence step by step—whether you’re learning Korean or Chinese.
With me, you’ll gain not only language skills but also study habits that last. If you’re looking for a patient and thoughtful tutor who teaches with sincerity and helps you grow independently, My lessons & teaching style
- Free conversation
- Pronunciation lessons
- Speaking and listening practice
- Reading and writing practice
- Grammar
我的课是如下：
第一， 发音练习。
第二， 我教韩文来让学生说和读流利地韩文。
第三， 学习韩文的有用的表现来让学生发表。
第四， 自由讨论。
第五， 语法My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Training program for Korean Language Teacher - Seoul National University - 2017This is a course to train a proffesional Korean teacher. A person who has learned and passed the test can be a Korean teacher.
Certificate verified
Practical Chinese - Korea national open graduate school - 2013Students could get MA dgree after Training Korean-Chinese interpretation and translation, teaching children foregin languages, legal chinese terminal etc.
Certificate verified
HSK - 中国汉语水平考试 - 2007A person who get the certification level B in speaking is a native speaker. HKS has 11 levels in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Level 11 is Highest levels in these four skills. So I got level 10 in speaking, it means my Chinese level is a native speaker.
Certificate verified
Librarian - National library of Korea - 1997This certification makes me work for a library and I could work a Korean-Chinese interpreter for the library for 16 years.
Certificate verified
Education
2009 - 2011
Master's - English-Korean Interpretation
1990 - 1994
Bachelor’s - Chinese literature and language
Work Experience
1997 - 1998
Librarian
2000 - 2016
LibrarianI'd worked as a Korean-Chinese interpreter and a librian for National Assembly library of Korea
2015 - 2022
TeacherI had taught Korean and Chinese on www.FLRMethod.com since 2015.
2000 - 2016
LibrarianI learned Chinese, English and Information scirnce in college before I'd worked for Assembly library for 16 years. Now I teach Korean and Chinese on italki as a professional teacher. I enjoy leanrning and teach foreign languages. I started to learn Korean language and literature from college to improve my Korean knowledges and culture and want to teach Korean better.
5.0
Rating
253
Students
2,069
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Chinese (Mandarin)
Korean
Trial Lesson
121 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Informal tutoring
A1 - B2Language Essentials43 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 10% off
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Jessica Silva
49 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
The best teacher you can have it! She is amazing
Feb 16, 2025
Utamilee
82 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks for the lesson today. Yeonjoo선생님 taught me many expressions which are usually for TOPIK writing and we read Korean novel together. 오늘 수업을 많이 감사합니다. Yeonjoo선생님은 TOPIK 쓰기 표현을 가르치시고 한국어 소설을 같이 읽었어요.
Mar 10, 2019
Clara
3 Korean lessons
Very encouraging! Great first lesson, look forward to the next one!
Nov 22, 2025
Dominic
22 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yeonjoo 선생님 is a fantastic teacher! Today we worked on Q54 of the TOPIK. Yeonjoo 선생님 was very encouraging and was able to explain the fine details in a very understandable way. I highly recommend Yeonjoo 선생님 for TOPIK test preparation!
Apr 17, 2020
Janell
2 Korean lessons
YeonJoo was on time and kept the lesson going. She quickly discovered my currently level and jumped right in to start the lesson. She gave me some homework to work on and she was very kind and patient. YeonJoo explained things well and had good resources for me to use. Thank you!
Dec 30, 2025
Ross McPherson
3 Korean lessons
Excellent first class, very professional and extremely knowledgeable about English and Chinese and gave me a lot of confidence that I will be able to achieve my Korean goals in the upcoming months.
Aug 1, 2025
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