Beyond just lessons, I’ll be your partner in your Korean language journey🌱
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Beyond just lessons, I’ll be your partner in your Korean language journey🌱
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From Republic of KoreaLiving in Seoul, Republic of Korea (19:37 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 13, 2020
InterestsMarketingReadingWritingTravelMusic
Looking for a fun, engaging, and effective Korean tutor? 🎉
Congrats, you’ve found the right place!
I’m Joni, a certified Korean teacher with an energetic and interactive teaching style. 💛
I don’t just teach Korean—I help you THINK in Korean!
By using gestures, drawings, and only as much English as necessary, I make sure you learn Korean naturally instead of translating in your head.
Why learn with me?
💡 Certified Korean teacher with years of experience
🎭 Dynamic & engaging lessons – no boring grammar drills!
🗣️ Real Korean – Learn how Koreans actually speak, not just textbook phrases
🌎 Multilingual tutor – I understand the challenges of language learning firsthand
My creations
Me as a Teacher
"Rather than one-time lessons, I aim to build a more meaningful relationship where students feel comfortable reaching out to me anytime — whether it's to ask questions about Korean language or travel, or just to say hello. If you ever visit Korea, I'd be happy to show you around my hometown as well!"
I want to be your language parent! 🌱
✔ Repetition is key! I’ll help you practice words, grammar, and phrases in different ways until they become yours.
✔ Interactive & immersive – We won’t just listen and repeat; we’ll use real-life situations, role-playing, and fun exercises.
✔ Custom learning materials – I’ll provide personalized Google Docs after every lesson for you to review anytime.
My lessons & teaching style
👶 Beginner (A1-A2)
🚀 Learn Hangeul (Korean alphabet) fast & easily
🎭 Master survival Korean for everyday life
🛍️ Order food, go shopping, introduce yourself – all in Korean!
💬 Intermediate (B1-B2)
🎙 Improve speaking & listening with real conversations
📖 Understand K-dramas, songs, and webtoons better
📝 Express yourself clearly in written Korean
🎯 Advanced (C1-C2)
🗞 Discuss Korean culture, news, and trends fluently
🏢 Learn business Korean and workplace etiquette
🎤 Sound more natural & confident like a native speaker
My teaching material
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Korean language teacher - National Institute of Korean Language - 2023I got certified for Korean language teacher.
Education
2014 - 2021
Bachelor’s - SociologyDuksung Women's UniversitySeoul, South Korea
2021 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Teaching Korean as a Foreign LanguageNILE
5.0
Rating
288
Students
2,039
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
288
Students
2039
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Korean Lessons
Trial Lesson
185 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Korean Journey with Joni
A1 - C2Conversation1,847 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (5)
Quiz (7)
140 Reviews
Carter Call
71 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been taking lessons with Joni for a little over a year at this point and it's the best! Over the ~70 lessons I've done, she's always brought a great energy and helped me to get through the tough learning points where you feel like giving up. The notes she gives are very thorough and it's cool to look back and see all of the progress I've made over the months. I would recommend Joni to anyone looking to learn Korean!
Oct 24, 2025
론 Ron
66 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Joni is great! I can tell she is committed. I am very new to learning and was having trouble with pronunciation. She gave me good advice and described how to make the desired sound. She even made a video for me so that I can practice. 10/10!!!
Jan 11, 2024
Samantha A.
2 Korean lessons
I really enjoyed this first session and had a lot of fun! I think it's amazing how I learned grammar points and vocabulary through explanations in Korean, which was so helpful! I couldn't have believed it was possible until I met 조니님! In the first 5 minutes, I was already speaking more than I thought I could, even if it was imperfect. I felt comfortable listening and was amazed by my own abilities. Going forward, I think I'll improve a lot! 정말 감사합니다!!
Dec 16, 2025
Yuma
22 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really like Teacher Joni. Every class is relaxing vibe. And then I learned a lot.😁
Dec 8, 2024
Samantha A.
2 Korean lessons
I always really enjoy 조니님's lessons! I think 조니민 has a wonderful ability to make them an unforgettable experience, which is the best! I'm very grateful! I think these lessons are pushing me to achieve my goals of being able to sound more natural and to have conversations. It's very exciting. 정말 감사합니다!
Dec 23, 2025
Rachel Strongoli
5 Korean lessons
I really enjoy Joni as both a teacher and a person. (Note: It was our first time meeting, and my level is high enough that I can hold basic conversation.) As a teacher, she met my desire to focus on conversation and did a most excellent and creative job to help me understand without translating to English. As a person, she has a wonderful energy that makes you feel comfortable and a charisma that keeps you engaged. I look forward to continue classes together! :)