Jo
Trusted teacher
FavouritesAdd to Wish List
FavouritesAdd to Wish List
from59.02USD/ h

Sejong Institute teacher offers private Korean lessons

Korean teacher with an MA degree (in teaching Korean as a Foreign Language), currently working at the Sejong Institute (the equivalent of the British Council or Goethe Institute in the Korean language), offers private lessons for all levels.

- Courses are built to the needs and abilities of students from Korean Alphabet (한글) to TOPIK, from Sejong textbook to K-Pop lyrics.


- My classes are ;
1) Korean Alphabet (한글) & Basic expressions for beginners
2) General Korean language in four sections for all levels (Sejong or Sogang)
3) TOPIK for all levels
4) Daily Korean Conversation for beginners 2 & more(Sejong)
5) Travel Korean for intermediate & advanced learners (Sejong)
6) Learn Korean with K-wave (Guardian/도깨비 or The Heirs/상속자들) for intermediate learners
7) Korean Culture (Sejong or Kyunghee)


- Sejong is a main textbook but other textbooks can be used as well if you prefer.

- Practice material is provided and will be returned with feedback.

- Lessons are in English for beginners and in Korean for intermediate & advanced.

Location

At teacher's location: Basel, Switzerland
Online via webcam

|
Use ⊞+wheel to zoom!
+

General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Korean for adults
Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Korean

About Me

안녕하세요?
My name is Jo. I am from Seoul, South Korea and am currently based in Switzerland. I am a fully trained, qualified and experienced language teacher.

I started my teaching job about 10 years ago. Whilst teaching Korean as a voluntary worker, I realized that being a native speaker was not enough to teach someone else. That’s why I started my BA in teaching Korean as foreign language and just earned a master’s degree in Global Korean Studies. Currently I am working at Online Sejong Institute (the equivalent of the British Council or Goethe Institutes in the Korean language).

I enjoy teaching as I can meet people from various backgrounds. I consider myself quite a patient & encouraging teacher and use a various teaching method based on the students’ personality & needs.

I understand people do have different expectations & commitments about foreign language learning, but I hope you understand that you need to do a certain amount of work before & after class. I can help you to learn more efficiently and effectively.

Education

- MA in Global Korean Studies with a Major in Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language
- BA in Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language
- Teacher training at Seoul National University & Dongguk University

Experience / Qualifications

- Qualified & Certified Korean Language Teacher by Minister of Culture, Republic of Korea in 2014

- Currently working at the Sejong Institute (the equivalent of the British Council or Goethe Institutes in the Korean language)

- Worked at Multicultural Family Support Center in Seoul & Paju for 2 years including ;
1) Regular language course (level 3)
2) TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean, advanced level)
3) Korean Culture & Language (level 4)

- Worked at Rainbow Youth Centre in Seoul for 3 years including ;
1) Daily Korean Conversation for beginners
2) Learn Korean with K-pop (intermediate level)

- Various private tutoring including ;
1) Basic Korean Alphabet (한글)
2) Pronunciation Correction
2) TOPIK Part 4 (writing section)
3) Korean with modern Korean literature (intermediate level)

- Basel Korean School for Kids

Reviews (4)

My lessons with Jo have been nothing but absolutely great, I have learned so much since I started nearly a year ago! She really takes care of you and makes sure you understand and adapts the lessons to your learning style, which I appreciate, definitely give it a go with Jo if you're trying to learn Korean.
I've been attending weekly lessons with Jo for almost two years now. Jo is a very organised teacher and her lessons are very well-structured, which I greatly appreciate. Despite not having anyone else to speak Korean to, I feel like I've made a lot of progress. I highly recommend Jo as a Korean teacher!
My son has been taking Korean classes from Jo for almost 2 years. Jo is a professional teacher with experiences. She takes each class seriously. Her systemic teaching methods gives my son a good knowledge on reading and writing. Thanks.
I've been doing Korean language lessons with Jo for some time already and really enjoy them. My goal is to be able to use Korean in everyday situations as I am interested in Korean culture and modern life. Jo's methods of teaching are structured, systematic and effective. I like that Jo gives me homework and checks it all the time. There is a good mix of speaking, listening, grammar and writing exercises. Jo encourages me to speak Korean and I feel more confident about it.

Ask a question

Send a message explaining your needs and Jo will reply soon:
The more detail, the better.
Ex. "Hi, when are you available to meet for a lesson?"

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00) New York
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
0              
1              
2              
3  Monday at 3:00  Tuesday at 3:00  Wednesday at 3:00  Thursday at 3:00  Friday at 3:00    
4  Monday at 4:00  Tuesday at 4:00  Wednesday at 4:00  Thursday at 4:00  Friday at 4:00  Saturday at 4:00  
5  Monday at 5:00  Tuesday at 5:00  Wednesday at 5:00  Thursday at 5:00  Friday at 5:00  Saturday at 5:00  
6  Monday at 6:00  Tuesday at 6:00  Wednesday at 6:00  Thursday at 6:00  Friday at 6:00  Saturday at 6:00  
7  Monday at 7:00  Tuesday at 7:00  Wednesday at 7:00  Thursday at 7:00      
8  Monday at 8:00  Tuesday at 8:00  Wednesday at 8:00  Thursday at 8:00      
9              
10              
11              
12              
13              
14              
15  Monday at 15:00  Tuesday at 15:00  Wednesday at 15:00  Thursday at 15:00  Friday at 15:00  Saturday at 15:00  
16  Monday at 16:00  Tuesday at 16:00  Wednesday at 16:00  Thursday at 16:00  Friday at 16:00  Saturday at 16:00  
17  Monday at 17:00  Tuesday at 17:00  Wednesday at 17:00  Thursday at 17:00  Friday at 17:00  Saturday at 17:00  
18              
19              
20              
21              
22              
23              
from $59.02At teacher's location
from $59.02Online via webcam

Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

Online reputation

  • Instructor since June 2020
  • 5 repeat students
  • Phone number verified

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00) New York
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
0              
1              
2              
3  Monday at 3:00  Tuesday at 3:00  Wednesday at 3:00  Thursday at 3:00  Friday at 3:00    
4  Monday at 4:00  Tuesday at 4:00  Wednesday at 4:00  Thursday at 4:00  Friday at 4:00  Saturday at 4:00  
5  Monday at 5:00  Tuesday at 5:00  Wednesday at 5:00  Thursday at 5:00  Friday at 5:00  Saturday at 5:00  
6  Monday at 6:00  Tuesday at 6:00  Wednesday at 6:00  Thursday at 6:00  Friday at 6:00  Saturday at 6:00  
7  Monday at 7:00  Tuesday at 7:00  Wednesday at 7:00  Thursday at 7:00      
8  Monday at 8:00  Tuesday at 8:00  Wednesday at 8:00  Thursday at 8:00      
9              
10              
11              
12              
13              
14              
15  Monday at 15:00  Tuesday at 15:00  Wednesday at 15:00  Thursday at 15:00  Friday at 15:00  Saturday at 15:00  
16  Monday at 16:00  Tuesday at 16:00  Wednesday at 16:00  Thursday at 16:00  Friday at 16:00  Saturday at 16:00  
17  Monday at 17:00  Tuesday at 17:00  Wednesday at 17:00  Thursday at 17:00  Friday at 17:00  Saturday at 17:00  
18              
19              
20              
21              
22              
23              
from $59.02At teacher's location
from $59.02Online via webcam

Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

Share

You are here


Lucía
Korean classes A1-B1 level and reinforcement Korean classes for EAO students
Hi, I have a master's degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and a degree in East Asian Studies with a mention in Korea from the University of Malaga. I give Spanish and Korean classes, both for reinforcement for EAO students and for those who want to start studying. Both in person and online. In the classes I work above all with a communicative and grammatical approach in a dynamic and fun way. I have lived for more than two years in Korea. My first contact with Korea was in 2017 after doing a summer course at Sungkyunkwan University and then I went as an exchange student at the University of Seoul and Kyungpook National University (2021-22), in the latter I did the language program Korean from TOPIK level 3 to 5 (B1-C1) I am also accredited by the Instituto Cervantes as a DELE examiner for levels A1-A2-B1-B2, School A1+A2/B1. I have taught Korean for several years and taught Spanish at the University of Seoul and at an academy in Osaka. I currently work as a tenured professor in a school accredited by the Instituto Cervantes. In the case of online classes, all the material will be provided to you by email or Google Classroom. Personalized tracking. Get feedback and solve all your doubts at any time (I guarantee a response in less than 24 hours). If you want to follow a specific book, don't hesitate to tell me. Do not hesitate to contact me!

Sanghee
Koreaanse cursus/Online Korean/Easy Korean/Let's have fun learning Korean!/TOPIK 1
Hello everyone, I'm Sanghee and my native language is Korean. I have a certificate of Korean teacher training program and almost 4 years of teaching experience. I've taught many different students from other countries. Regarding the class I'd like to ask your Korean level first. If you don't know any Korean we can start learning the Korean alphabet "Hangul" After that, the class will be focused on your level and pace. I use Korean language school book for the class so you can learn step by step. I give you many chances to speak Korean every lesson so we can practice talking in Korean. Every lesson consists of speaking, reading, writing and listening (Language skills) Grammar & vocabs too. You can improve your Korean skill. Besides we can talk about Korean culture as well. As for the class, we can find the best time for the both of us. *You can ask for a group class with your friends or family (Same Level)* Thanks for reading and hope to see you soon. 감사합니다!

Sophie
Professional Native Korean Instructor in Bangkok - All levels & ages
안녕하세요, I am Sophie from Korea and currently teaching Korean language in Bangkok, Thailand. If you are learning Korean with me, I guarantee that you will get 100% customized lessons. I care every single students by asking their background, interests, goal and etc to get to know them for setting up a curriculum. My class is going to focus on mostly conversation not just grammar and reading because I want you to use at least one expression after the class. You need classes because you want to speak Korean not just studying Korean grammars, right? But, of course, I will definitely cover the fundamental grammars by effective and fun way. I am available both in-person and online classes. If we could schedule with the time difference, I look forward to teaching students all over the world!

Min
Korean lessons for all levels with a native Korean teacher
My name is Min and I come from South Korea. I teach Korean language since 2014, I started with some students in Korea and then I went to Brussels where I lived for 3 years and I met more than 20 students from different backgrounds by several individual courses. I stay in Korea for the time being and continue my skype or facetime lessons, an always efficient way to teach language classes anytime and anywhere. If you have no basis in this language, you will also have precise explanations in English or French. All my grammatical materials are ready in both languages :) If you have already learned the language by yourself, with other tutors, your friends, the TV show, the course will start with a level that you agree. Or preparation of Korean exams is also possible. (Topik, Bac, Korean interviews, writing of academic or professional texts etc) In addition, I offer you plenty of exercises and homework that work perfectly for you. (grammatical exercises, lists of vocabularies, debate topics, test production, etc.)

Eun Young
Let's talk about any topics you want to improve your speaking ability!
When learning a foreign language, practicing speaking as much as possible is an important method to learn a language fast. This course is designed for intermediate students who can read Korean and can make simple sentences in Korean. And it is for students who want to practice speaking and improve their speaking level. Students or I can choose a topic such as social issues, dramas, movies, music, family, life, etc. and talk about it freely. Or I will prepare reading materials for reading and we can discuss it. They will learn new vocabulary, expressions, and idioms, etc. and definitely improve their speaking ability.

Nakyeong
Are you finding a native Korean teacher who can be your friend? That's me!
Do you have trouble with improving Korean because you don't have anyone to talk with? Or do you want to understand k-drama, k-culture more deeply? Or are you just interested in learning Korean? Welcome! First, I will check your current level and your goal or what you want to learn from me, then I will choose whether or not to use books, in what level, what topics, etc. I am really careful about how to teach according to your personal level and goal. - If this is the first time learn Korean : alphabet : basic expressions (at restaurant, at market, how to ask the way,...) : let's try singing along K-pop! - beginner : learning daily expressions : through k-drama : start to make your own sentences - intermediate : basically try to say whatever you want - advanced : let's discuss! Every class will be included the time to understand about Korean culture from traditional things to trendy things. (I'm young! hehe) Anything you want (ex) more voca, grammar, ...) can be added in class. *Class will be taught in Korean or English.

Helin
Learning&Practising Korean with native Korean speaker! :)
I'm a native Korean speaker, with a BA degree in Korean language&literature, a MA degree in Andragogy. I do have some experiences of teaching Korean to foreign friends and exchange students, and since I started to teach Korean from early 2022, I have some students who have been continuing learning Korean with me. My class can be flexible based on your needs, for example, I can provide you : -Learning about Korean culture (e.g. culture in general, History, Society, and K-pop, K-drama, K-movie etc.) -Improving your Speaking&Writing skills -Learning basic Korean (Grammar, speaking, writing etc/I do have the learning materials) -Or based on any other learning needs that you have, feel free to tell me! This is basically one-on one teaching, so the curriculum and teaching style can be different depend on your desires, goals, levels, background knowledge&experience etc. If you are interested, feel free to let me know and we can discuss how can we do our learning journey. I'm happy to hear about your desires, needs and feedback. 같이 즐겁게 공부해요~!^^

Severine
Korean Language Lessons for Beginners (alphabet/vocabulary/grammar/...)
Let’s learn Korean together! I know learning a language like Korean can seem difficult or intimidating at first, so I would love to share my knowledge with you to make it easier and fun! After self-studying Korean for 5 years, I continued my studies at Seoul National University. Currently I am working as a music teacher while living in Korea. Also I received Topik level 6 score so I can help you prepare for the exam if necessary! If you are struggling with learning Korean or simply want to start, I would love to guide you into the basics of the Korean language! Lesson Content: - Alphabet (reading/writing/pronouncing) - Basic Expressions & Grammar - Introducing Yourself - Creating Simple Sentences - Verbs/Adjectives - Numbers/Counting - Particles - ... I use the Korean EPS-TOPIK Textbook as guideline which I will provide for you as well! I also give an overview after every lesson and some exercises to practise :) Lessons are online (material will be send as PDF before and after class)

Byeongsu
Naturally learn Korean, much like a child learns their mother tongue from their parents! From Native Korean.
우리 수업은 이렇게 진행될 거예요! I plan to integrate the techniques of drama education into teaching Korean! It's like teaching a baby their mother tongue! I will teach every lesson Korean through actions and acting out situations. Learning this way will make Korean feel much more familiar in your daily life compared to learning through textbooks and grammar. Just like teaching a native language to a child, our lessons will be fun and playful, and slow. So, let go of the idea that 'studying means sitting at a desk and memorizing words and grammar.' We will progress together and create our own materials. +모든 수업은 한국어로 진행됩니다. 하지만 절대로 걱정하지 마세요! 아주 천천히 그리고 이해할 수 있는 몸 동작으로 진행해서 여러분들 모두 이해할 수 있을거 니까요! -For Basic level: We will start from the very basic level, focusing on Korean alphabet spelling (ㄱ,ㄴ,ㄷ,ㄹ, ㅏ,ㅑ,ㅓ,ㅕ ...) and pronunciation. We will emphasize speaking! - For Beginner level: we will use children's storybooks and short videos (the ones I actually watched and grew up with) as learning tools. Up to the beginner level, we will concentrate on listening and speaking rather than writing. We all learn by listening and speaking when we are babies. - For intermediate level: we will use short novels and movies. From intermediate level onwards, we will practice listening and writing down what we hear, along with expressing our thoughts in a diary. -For advanced level: Even at the advanced level, the format will be similar to the intermediate level, with a focus on 10 minutes of conversation. We will record these conversations and transcribe them, making improvements for more natural expressions!

Ji Soo
Korean class for all levels in Geneva! Cours de coréen pour tous les niveaux!
Hello! My name is Ji-Soo from South Korea. I have lived in Seoul almost my entire life except these years in Switzerland. I am very active, organized and persisten teacher. If you are looking for a systematic class, my class is the right one for you. I am an experienced teacher and I have taught more than 10 students in Switzerland alone. If you are interested in this new langauge, and want to discover new culture, do not hesitate to contact me. [Le français en bas] Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Ji-Soo et je viens de Corée du Sud. J'ai habité à Séoul presque toute ma vie, sauf ces années en Suisse. Je suis un professeur très actif, organisé et persévérant. Si vous cherchez une classe systématique, ma classe est celle qu'il vous faut. Je suis un professeur expérimenté et j'ai enseigné à plus de 10 étudiants rien qu'en Suisse. Si vous êtes intéressé par cette nouvelle langue, et que vous voulez découvrir une nouvelle culture, n'hésitez pas à me contacter.

Heejin
Overseas news reporter Certified native Korean tutor with M.A degree
Are you interested in learning Korean but unsure of where/how to begin? Have you been using Duolingo but still finding it challenging? Are you planning to study abroad and need to prepare for the TOPIK exam? Are you interested in learning about authentic Korean culture, history, and more? If so, you've come to the right place! 안녕하세요.Hi. Привет! I am... 1. A native Korean, Hold a national teaching certificate / master's degree in Korean as Foreign Language. 2. Have over 4 years of online/Offline teaching experience 3. Use different study materials such as music clips, media clips, textbooks, news articles. 4. Proficient in English. 5. Overseas news reporter for Korean news companies. 6. Have a deep understanding of diverse cultures and languages as I have been living 8 different countries. I am a native Korean currently live in The Netherlands. I obtained a teaching certificate/ master's degree in Korean as Foreign Language and teaching various people in different places since then. I also write news articles about The Netherlands for Korean news companies - 'Asia Today News'. I am passionate, interactive, patient, and most of all - love to teach! ::: How do I teach? During the sessions, I use different study materials such as music clips, media clips, textbooks, news articles, and my students love these! ::: Who are the students? My students are varied. From total beginners to advanced, K-pop lovers, potential travelers to business professionals. ::: Open-minded, cross-cultural background teacher. My own experience as a ‘foreigner’ in S.E Asia, Central Asia to Europe over a decade gives me a great understanding of different cultures and people. ::: I feel your struggle! I speak Korean, English, and Russian and DO understand the difficulties of learning a new language! I give examples between Korean and students' language and help them to understand Korean a lot easier. ::: Custom-made sessions. I focus on each student's goal/ personal level and the session could be TOPIK preparation, a mix of grammar/speaking/vocabulary, K-pop lyrics, or high-level business conversation. Study with me and improve your Korean!

Eunseo
Let's learn Korean language easily and quickly with me! Any levels are welcome :)
안녕하세요! Hello! My name is Lee! I can teach you korean A1 - C2. I have certification of teaching korean, and ever teached for a tear. And in my class, you will learn from the basics to terminology in the field you are interested in 😊 If you are interested in learning korean, please contact me! Thank you!! 좋은 하루 보내세요 :)

Heewon
Korean lessons for beginners to advanced students, taught by a native Korean who has great experience in teaching the Korean language
Hi, I’m Heewon from South Korea and I currently study music in the Netherlands. In Korea I taught exchange students Korean to make their stay more comfortable. Furthermore I taught students all over the world via an online language learning service. This experience showed me how fun teaching is and proved to me my skill in tutoring someone. Plus, having spoken to many Europeans I found some to be intrigued by Korean culture. So with my students I often find myself teaching them a lot about Korea as a country as well. You can check my teaching skills below. - Teach the basics of Korean in a cohesive structure to get you going quickly. - Provide my own materials and documents about grammar, expression and vocabulary, not boring text book. - Analyze Korean media like real world scenarios and Kpop for keeping learning interesting. - Tailor lessons specifically to a students skills and goals.

Ran
Learn Korean language, culture with a native speaker (Coréen)
Hello dear students! My name is Ran. I was born and raised in Korea and lived in China, France. I'm currently living in Brussels, Belgium. I speak Korean, English, French and a little Chinese. I also worked as professional tour guide in France and now I'm taking a tour guide course to become a licensed tour guide in Belgium. So I'm passionate about culture, art and history etc. <My strong point> 1. To be fluent in a foreign language requires to understand not only the language itself but also the culture and history. So you are at the right address! Since I worked as tour guide, I can introduce you very unique and full of interesting Korean traditions in a fun way ! 2. I'm quite good at cooking too. So you can learn Korean while cooking Korean dishes with me in my place. We will enjoy tasty and fun time together ! (You can book my cooking class on apprentus) 3. When you learn Korean, you will realize that there are many Korean words of Chinese origin, we call those words ''Hanja''. In fact, about 60 percent of Korean words are of Chinese origin. You can learn these words easily and efficiently with me as I'm learning Chinese as well. Each lesson will be customized based on your need. To me, learning a language should be fun and I'm very enthusiastic on teaching. My lessons are structured in a way that is fun and enjoyable. You will learn practical stuff that you need for everyday life with me. I will employ various multimedia and pictures too. With my lessons, you'll realize that you're getting closer to Korean language. I can help students of all ages, from children to adults for all levels. And I give both online and face-to-face class. Please feel free to let me know what your focus is or what you would like to improve. If you have any questions about my lesson, you can send me message anytime. I'll respond you as soon as possible. I hope to see you in class soon. Thank you for reading my profile.

Sarah
Private tutoring for English and/or Korean classes
Master's degree in International Affairs - Bilingual French/English with an advanced level of Korean OIB English class in high school - International Track in Business School - Exchange in South Korea and obtaining TOPIK II Experience in teaching English language to young Koreans Currently working in Canada - Be it for academic support or for the practice of English, I will adapt my lessons according to your level and your objectives. - As for Korean, I can help you learn the basics and take you to the intermediate level. In both cases, my objective is to give you the necessary tools to express yourself easily in writing and orally; to monitor your progress and give you the confidence to practice the language in optimal conditions. Do not hesitate to contact me for any question or for any additional information ;) I look forward to hearing from you - 물어볼게 있으시면 언제든지 편하게 연락주세요~ Sarah (사라)