Hyeonyoung 현영

Today we had a wonderful discussion about the "single" (widowed) grandmothers on Jeju Island. In the process sseam also taught me a lot about the Jeju dialect so that I now have a better idea about its grammar and structure. Indeed I am amazed by how much sseam has prepared based on the questions I raised when I went through the suggested article before class. Sseam is always so friendly and helpful and conscious to check if she is giving the right kind of help I need. Every class with sseam is so enjoyable! Thanks a lot!

Today we had a very fruitful discussion on the family culture and gender equality in South Korea and East Asia more generally, based on a journal article written in Korean that seongsangnim suggested to me. It was not an easy read with more long sentences written in academic style, but seongsangnim helped me a lot by analyzing and simplifying the more difficult sentences. Seongsangnim is always so friendly, polite, and encouraging. She types the more important sentences (especially those uttered by me) from class and sends me afterwards for reference and revision. Since seongsangnim grows up and lives in Jeju (but definitely speaks in very standard Seoul accent), she is quite unique in being able to offer the perspective from this special and beautiful island - the history, society and politics. Highly recommended especially if you are looking for someone who can teach you Korean beyond the everyday topics. Thank you! ^^

My first lesson with Hyeongyoung sseongsangnim went very well. She gave me a few newspaper articles to choose before class and we decided to talk about the politics of right-wing parties in US and Korea. We had a good talk in Korean only. Sseongsangnim is a very good listener and she typed what I said on a google doc with some corrections after class so that I can study after class. She is very friendly and patient, so you will get more confidence to speak. Thank you!!

Today we had a great conversation about the developmental issues in Jeju, based on a periodical article that sseam suggested last time. The article gave a very good overview on the contemporary history of this special island in Korea. I was so glad that sseam helped me to engage in a rather technical discussion about political economy and society. Look forward to more conversation!!

I asked Hyeonyoung for a single lesson about travel Korean to help me prepare for an upcoming trip. Hyeonyoung prepared and delivered a lesson far above my expectations. She made a document of useful travel expressions and gave me plenty of chances to practice the language and make my own sentences. It is clear that she cares for her students and takes her role as a teacher seriously. Hyeonyoung is absolutely delightful to have as a teacher and I hope to have some lessons with her in the future when I can commit more time to learning Korean.

This was my first (trial) lesson with 현영 선생님 and I couln't be happier! This is exactly what I was looking for. 현영 선생님 prepared questions for discussion and gave me feedback on my mistakes afterwards. Almost all the lesson was taught in Korean which is exactly what I need. Thank you 현영 선생님! I can't wait for another lesson!