Certified Korean teacher with 10 years' experience
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Korean
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Certified Korean teacher with 10 years' experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From Republic of KoreaLiving in Madrid, Spain (09:37 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 28, 2020
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Hello, everyone! This is JJ!
- I’m a native Korean speaking the standard language.
- I have a degree in Korean language and literature.
- I’m a certified Korean teacher. I have a teacher’s certificate from Ministry of Education of Korea.
- I’m a cheerful person and I'll make you feel relaxed and confident in our lessons.
- I can pick up on where your weaknesses are and help you with that.
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Me as a Teacher
- I have 12 years of teaching experience.
- I have been teaching foreign learners Korean for 5 years.
- I love to help my students learn Korean and I find a teaching job very rewarding.
I see many students feel embarrassed when they make mistakes. You might use broken grammar and vocabulary while learning, but that's very normal. Even though you make some mistakes, trying to saying what you want to express definitely helps to improve your Korean skills. As for me, I’m now learning Spanish and still trying to improve my English. So I totally understand how difficult learning a new language can be. But I also think learning a new language is one of the most wonderful hobbies!
My lessons & teaching style
- In our first session, together we will create a lesson plan to achieve your language goal.
But no matter what your level is, I can help you to progress your Korean skills in reading, listening, speaking, writing.
- My class is interactive and there are a lot of speaking opportunities.
I believe one of the best ways to learn a language is through a conversation. We can talk about any topics that interest you. Let's practice how to express your interests and thoughts in Korean!
- If you are a complete beginner, Don't worry. We can start at the very basics.
- My class is fun and all prepared based on your needs.
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Certificates
교원자격증 - 교육과학기술부 - 2012It's a teacher's certificate from Ministry of Education of Korea. It's for teaching Korean in Korean middle/high school.
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Education
2007 - 2012
Bachelor’s - 교육학과, 국어국문학숙명여자대학교
5.0
Rating
90
Students
1,768
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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5.0
Rating
90
Students
1768
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Korean Lessons
Trial Lesson
65 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
[ Korean for Beginners 1] (55/80 mins)
A1Language Essentials685 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 5% off
[Korean for Beginners 2] (55/80 mins)
A2Language Essentials389 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
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[ Korean for Intermediate Learners] (55/80 mins)
B1 - C1Language Essentials406 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
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[ Korean for Advanced Learners] (55/80 mins)
C2Language Essentials173 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
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107 Reviews
Valeriya Pak
54 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
JJ has been my teacher for almost a year and I have improved in Korean tremendously (as my Korean in-laws say). I really appreciate the level of preparedness, energy and helpful and encouraging teaching style she brings that feels both professional and friendly. More so, it doesn't feel stressful or daunting to do a lesson being already so busy, and it is an hour I look forward to, learning Korean by speaking, grammar study, vocab with cultural context, reading and writing. She has in-depth cultural knowledge as well as a broad experience teaching it to non-natives at all levels. Having changed a few teachers over the years, I can say confidently I really appreciate how JJ can explain small nuances of Korean language in English that sometimes doesn't even have a word to put at, yet I can finally grasp Korean word's meaning, whereas with other teachers I couldn't reach that level of understanding. Highly recommend, especially, if you want to improve language more thoroughly!
Apr 21, 2026
Tim
259 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
JJ is an amazing teacher! I’ve been taking lessons with her for well over a year now. Her lessons are well structured and she does a great job making sure that I am always making progress from lesson to lesson, while always reiterating on things from previous lessons very naturally. Aside from excellent lesson content, she’s also just a very good natured person to practice chatting with comfortably in Korean, as she creates a great atmosphere where I’m not ashamed to make mistakes when conversing. Overall I highly recommend her as a teacher.
Sep 26, 2023
CapalneanLerida
7 Korean lessons
I’m so grateful for the patience shown during the lessons and for the passion of teaching I sense in every single lesson! It truly helps me want to improve myself and the fun and caring environment of the lessons are making Korean studying way more easier! ☺️💕
Mar 18, 2025
Marta
61 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
JJ is a wonderful teacher! I have moved to twice a week in preparation for my trip and I can feel myself improving more, especially when I study all the materials she provides carefully- her lessons are always fun and she is always so patient and motivating!
Sep 16, 2024
Jacob
54 Korean lessons
JJ is a really caring and patient teacher! She never gets frustrated with me even if I didn't prepare properly for class, and always provides me with great encouragement to continue my studies!