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🌱
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From Republic of KoreaLiving in Seoul, Republic of Korea (23:36 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
228
Students
1,735
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
228
Students
1735
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Korean Lessons
Trial Lesson
147 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Korean Journey with Joni
A1 - C2Conversation1,581 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 12% off
Essay Correction with Feedback (A1-C2)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 5.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (5)
Quiz (7)
123 Reviews
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
Hari
18 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
She does more than magic because, to my knowledge, I can't normally talk about any of the stuff we spoke about 😭
Thank you for always being patient and helping me along! Looking forward to our next class!
Oct 29, 2023
DeDe Roberson
2 Korean lessons
My first lesson with Joni was awesome. I learned so much in the time we had with things I can use and practice everyday. I love Joni's teaching style and can't wait to continue learning. I'm so excited about my Korean language journey with Joni as my teacher. I'll be conversational in no time.
May 31, 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
DeDe Roberson
2 Korean lessons
My lesson with Joni today was awesome. I learned even more new words and sentences. I'm getting super excited with knowing the progress I'll make once I take lessons consistently. I can't wait for our next class. Until then, I know I have a lot of practicing and studying. I'd take lessons everyday if I could. Future goals. Joni makes me enjoy and want to continue learning Korean.
Jun 7, 2025
Aisha
1 Korean lesson
I had a wonderful conversation with Joni, and she was very welcoming (it was my first time on italki).