Olivia
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Olivia
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Teaches
Korean
Native
English
Speaks
German
Certified language teacher with over 10 years of teaching experiences
Teaches
Korean
Native
English
Speaks
German
Certified language teacher with over 10 years of teaching experiences
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From Republic of KoreaLiving in Dresden, Germany (18:27 UTC+02:00)
About Me
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Hello everyone, my name is Olivia. I was born and raised in Seoul and now I am currently living in Germany. So Korean is my mother tongue and I speak fluent English.
I’m learning German. So I understand what it’s like to learn a foreign language from nothing! I’d say, it’s quite challenging but it’s also a very fun and exciting journey. I hope my learners will feel the same way, learning Korean or English.
I also run a YouTube channel about learning Korean, so drop by if you're interested! It's called 올리쌤(OliSaem) :)Me as a Teacher
I think the most important quality as a teacher is the ability to encourage learners. Learning a language is not always easy and there are ups and downs. And it requires quite a bit of efforts and dedication. I believe that a good teacher makes learning more pleasant even when learners bump into obstacles, and makes them feel comfortable and relaxed so that they can speak without feeling nervous. So I try to be a good listener. I also try to make each class fun and helpful with lots of preparation.My lessons & teaching style
I think the biggest strength of my class is that I quickly notice the different learning styles and needs of each student. I try to make the best of 1:1 tutoring by satisfying individual needs. It is ideal to improve all four skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking) but every learner is different and has different learning styles. So I try to respect the differences. Secondly, also important is having fun while learning! I try to create a relaxed atmosphere with my students so that they can speak without feeling nervous and learn by making mistakes. I believe this is very important in learning a language, as fun and helpful classes keep you going.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
Education
1998 - 2002
Bachelor’s - English and English literatureStudied English language and English literature
2011 - 2012
Master's - TesolMajored in Tesol (Teaching English to speakers of other languages)
Work Experience
2015 - 2021
private tutorI have taught English mainly to college students and adults who want to improve their speaking skills. Since 2018, I also started teaching Korean to foreign learners.
2018 - 2018
translatorFreelance translator between English and Korean
2015 - 2018
translatorFreelance translator between Korean and English
2015 - 2016
English Teacher
2013 - 2015
English teacher
2008 - 2011
English Teacher
5.0
Rating
208
Students
1,964
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Korean Lessons
Korean
English
Trial Lesson
137 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Korean alphabet for absolute beginners (50 or 25 min)
A1Language Essentials189 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Customized 1:1 Korean Class (50min or 25min)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,208 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Korean Group Class (55 or 85 Min)
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
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73 Reviews
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Korean
English
Martin Wernersson
2 Korean lessons
Very good first impressions, easy to talk to and very calm energy. Enjoyed the first intro and will be a lot more lessons to come. :D
Jun 17, 2025
Jonathan Clark
2 Korean lessons
Olivia has a very clear, friendly and helpful teaching style. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn Korean or those who are more advanced looking to expand their knowledge of the Korean language.
Apr 7, 2025
Ding
2 Korean lessons
Olivia is patient and often encourage me when my speaking was not very well. Its helps me to be more confident in speaking.
Nov 15, 2024
Suyeon Angela Lee
1 English lesson
She is so kind
Apr 24, 2025
Kim
38 Korean lessons
I highly recommend Olivia. She is very patient, encouraging and makes learning Korean fun. The lessons are customized and include homework (if desired) to review the lesson. She also gives lots of examples and explains things really well.
Feb 10, 2025
Ding
2 Korean lessons
Olivia is a patient teacher and always encourage me. I am looking forward to her next lesson.
Nov 8, 2024
Trial Lesson
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