🌟 I am a native English speaker, born and raised in Canada
🌟 I am a certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
🌟 I can speak fluent Korean, have been studying for more than eight years
🌟 I have travelled to Korea several times and have absorbed the culture more each time
🌟 I have experience tutoring students with English at a high school level
🌟 I can explain difficult Korean grammar concepts in English to better understand from the perspective of a native English speaker
🌟 Excellent at editing writing and improving format for essays, assignments, etc.
☘️ English Courses
🥉 Beginner: Focus on pronunciation and expressions used in basic situations (eg. ordering food, introducing yourself)
🥈 Intermediate: Focus on greater grammar aspects of English, as well as pronunciation. At this stage, I will recommend the learner find easy books to read in-between classes to help with grammar concepts and vocabulary
🥇 Advanced: Focus on conversation on a variety of topics (eg. cultures, politics, science, tv shows). At this stage, I will assign young adult to adult level novels for each learner that matches their own interest
☘️ Korean Courses
🥉 Beginner (초급): Introduction to Hangul, as well as very basic phrases and grammar concepts. I will teach you Korean using formal speech (존댓말)
🥈 Intermediate (중급): I will teach you greater grammar concepts and help you create your own sentences. I will use examples taken from Korean novels and textbooks that helped me in my own journey with Korean. At this stage, I will recommend the learner find easy books to read in-between classes to help with grammar concepts and vocabulary
🥇 Advanced (고급): At this level, the lesson will be taught using Korean. I will speak Korean to the learner and encourage a response in Korean. Focus on conversation on a variety of topics (eg. cultures, politics, science, tv shows). At this stage, I will assign young adult to adult level novels for each learner that matches their own interest
☘️ Every lesson plan will be designed to meet the level of the learner after our first trial class
👶❌ I do not have experience with little children and am not the best suited for children. Please no student under middle school age (13+).
🐇 My teaching style is varied and depends on the learner. I want to make my courses engaging for everyone, which means I take into consideration the interests and goals of every individual student
🎬 TV and movies: I will go through the dialogue of famous scenes in movies and TV series and help the learner understand
📚 Books and textbooks: Books are a great way to experience culture and language at the same time. I will use books a lot to help the student learn pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary
🎤 Conversation: speaking a language can only be improved through speaking. I will prepare topics to discuss every lesson, and give the student feedback on their performance
📄 I will prepare homework and tests for students as desired. The type of homework will vary depending on the learner
⌚️ Please show up to the class on time, I want you to receive as much content as you can get. If you do not show up within 10 minutes of the class starting time, the lesson will be marked as completed and no refund will be given. If you would like to cancel, please let me know 12 hours in advance to the lesson ⌚️