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Korean Language Lessons for Beginners: Learn Hangul, Basic Grammar, Vocabulary, and Everyday Phrases
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Hello :)

I am fluent in Korean (TOPIK 6) and have a deep passion for the language. I began studying Korean on my own before continuing my studies at the Korean Cultural Center in Brussels and Leiden University (the Netherlands), where I pursued Korean Studies. I then completed a Master's in Korean Translation at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Additionally, I have attended language programs at Ewha Womans University and Sogang University (all located in Seoul, South Korea), which exposed me to various teaching styles.

Having lived in Seoul for a long time, I am not only familiar with the language but also with the culture, people, and the experience of living in Korea as a foreigner.

I have also worked as a translator in Korean-Dutch and Korean-English. Driven by my passion for the language, I am dedicated to helping others learn Korean. My lessons are customized to suit each individual's needs, ensuring a personalized learning experience.
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Online from Belgium
About Me
My name is Karina, and I am half-German and half-Belgian, originally from Halle, near Brussels. After graduating from high school in Belgium, I moved to the Netherlands to study Korean Studies at Leiden University. After completing my bachelor's degree, I received a scholarship to pursue a master's in Korean Translation as a Foreign Language at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul. I am currently living in Korea and working as a freelance translator.
Education
Master's degree: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Seoul, South Korea), Korean Translation as a Foreign Language (KFLT), 2020–2023
Bachelor's degree: Leiden University (Leiden, The Netherlands), Korean Studies, 2016–2020
Experience / Qualifications
Freelance Translator: Korean - Dutch / English, 04.2024 - ongoing
Internship at the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea: General Administration and Management Support, 03.2024 - 09.2024
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Dutch
German
Korean
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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Live Korean speaking lesson on Zoom
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