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🎁 Give the Gift of Korean — Perfect for the Holidays!

Dear Learners,

Looking for a unique, meaningful holiday gift this year? 🎄✨
A Korean course is a perfect choice for both adults and children (ages 6–14)!

Why this gift stands out:

✅ Fun, interactive group learning
✅ Builds confidence & communication skills
✅ Great for trips to Korea 🇰🇷 or Koreatowns across the U.S. 🍲
✅ Inspires cultural curiosity and lifelong learning
✅ A gift that becomes an experience — not just a thing ✨

🗣️ Mini Korean Phrase Box — Holiday Edition 🎁

Try using Korean in your holiday greetings:

KoreanPronunciationMeaning
즐거운 휴일 되세요!jeul-geo-un hyu-il dwe-se-yoHappy Holidays!
새해 복 많이 받으세요!sae-hae bok ma-ni ba-deu-se-yoHappy New Year! 🎉
선물이에요!seon-mu-ri-e-yoIt’s a gift for you!
행복한 시간 보내세요!haeng-bo-kan si-gan bo-nae-se-yoHave a wonderful time!

A fun challenge:
👉 Use one Korean holiday phrase every week until the new year!

January 2026 Beginner Classes

📚 Adult Classes – Beginner

LevelDay & Time (PT)Quick Focus ✨
Beginner 1Fri 6:20–7:10 PM📝 Hangeul & pronunciation basics
Beginner 2Sat 1:50–2:40 PM🗣️ Everyday sentences & greetings
Beginner 3ASun 11:30–12:20 PM⏳ Past & future tense
Beginner 4ASat 12:40–1:30 PM🙏 Opinions, requests, honorifics
Beginner 5ASat 11:30–12:20 PM✨ Advanced expressions & communication

👦👧 Children’s Classes – Beginner (Ages 6–14)

LevelDay & Time (PT)Quick Focus ✨
Beginner 1AFri 5:20–6:00 PM🏫 Step-by-step Hangeul & fun writing
Beginner 1BSat 10:30–11:10 AM📝 Syllables & words through games
Beginner 1CTue 5:30–6:10 PM🔤 Compound vowels & reading fluency
Beginner 2BSun 10:30–11:10 AM🗣️ Everyday phrases & short sentences
Beginner 2CTue 4:30–5:10 PM📖 Short dialogues & stories
Beginner 2FTue 6:30–7:10 PM💬 Express ideas & opinions

🎄 Give the gift of learning — something that grows all year long.

✍️ Register Now 

Warmly, 💌
Suebeet Kim
Founder, CEO & Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

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🌟 Anna’s Korean Journey & January Class Schedule

Dear Learners & Parents,

Meet Anna, who completed Beginner Level 6B and is now beginning Intermediate Level 1A:

✨ With confidence she can…

  • Order food comfortably — whether in Seoul 🇰🇷, LA K-Town 🍲, or NYC Koreatown 🛍️
  • Read menus, signs, and subway directions while navigating new places
  • Enjoy K-dramas & K-pop while understanding jokes & cultural nuances
  • Chat naturally with vendors in Busan or new K-pop friends around the world
  • Explore independently — ask questions, follow directions, and plan adventures
  • Move up to Intermediate ready to express deeper thoughts and connect with people

This is what you (or your child) can achieve — step by step — starting this January.

🌱 Adult Beginner Classes

LevelDay & Time (PT)Quick Focus ✨
Beginner 1Fri 6:20–7:10 PM📝 Hangeul & pronunciation basics
Beginner 2Sat 1:50–2:40 PM🗣️ Everyday sentences & greetings
Beginner 3ASun 11:30–12:20 PM⏳ Past & future tense
Beginner 4ASat 12:40–1:30 PM🙏 Opinions, requests, honorifics
Beginner 5ASat 11:30–12:20 PM✨ Natural communication & fluency

🎈 Children’s Beginner Classes (Ages 6–14)

Designed for fun, confidence-building, and real communication skills.

LevelDay & Time (PT)Quick Focus ✨
Beginner 1AFri 5:20–6:00 PM🏫 Hangeul basics through fun writing
Beginner 1BSat 10:30–11:10 AM🎮 Reading & vocabulary through games
Beginner 1CTue 5:30–6:10 PM🔤 Compound vowels & fluent reading
Beginner 2BSun 10:30–11:10 AM🗣️ Short sentences & real situations
Beginner 2CTue 4:30–5:10 PM📖 Dialogues & storytelling
Beginner 2FTue 6:30–7:10 PM💬 Express feelings & ideas clearly

Whether you’re an adult learner fulfilling a personal goal or a parent helping your child connect with language and culture — we learn with confidence, culture, and community. 🌏✨

✍️ Register Now — Join us for a strong start to the New Year!

Warmly, 💌
Suebeet Kim
Founder, CEO & Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

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🎉 Mini-Lesson: Small Talk at a Party

Going to a party? Learn small talk phrases! 🥳

🌸 Phrases:

  • 어떤 음악 좋아해요? (eotteon eumak joahaeyo?) 🎵 → “What music do you like?”
  • 파티 즐기고 있어요? (pati jeulgigo isseoyo?) 🎉 → “Are you enjoying the party?”
  • 만나서 반가워요. (mannaseo bangawoyo) 🤝 → “Nice to meet you”

✅ Practice Tip:
Say aloud: 어떤 음악 좋아해요? 🎶

💡 Mini Challenge:
Ask a friend at a party their favorite hobby! 🎨

2026 January Term – Open for Registration!
Practice party phrases and small talk live in class. 🌟

👉 Register Now!

Warmly,

Suebeet Kim
Founder, CEO & Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

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🎉 January Classes Are Open – Reserve Your Spot! 🇰🇷

Dear Learners and Parents,

Exciting news! Our January 2026 Korean classes are now open for registration! 🌟

Whether you’re an adult eager to learn or a parent hoping your child can speak Korean, we have beginner-friendly classes for every age:

Adult Classes – Beginner

LevelDay & Time (PT)Quick Focus ✨
Beginner 1Fri 6:20–7:10 PM📝 Hangeul & pronunciation basics
Beginner 2Sat 1:50–2:40 PM🗣️ Everyday sentences & greetings
Beginner 3ASun 11:30–12:20 PM⏳ Past & future tense
Beginner 4ASat 12:40–1:30 PM🙏 Opinions, requests, honorifics
Beginner 5ASat 11:30–12:20 PM✨ Advanced expressions & smooth communication

Children’s Classes – Beginner (Ages 6–14)

LevelDay & Time (PT)Quick Focus ✨
Beginner 1AFri 5:20–6:00 PM🏫 Step-by-step Hangeul & fun writing
Beginner 1BSat 10:30–11:10 AM📝 Syllables & words through games
Beginner 1CTue 5:30–6:10 PM🔤 Compound vowels & reading fluency
Beginner 2BSun 10:30–11:10 AM🗣️ Everyday phrases & short sentences
Beginner 2CTue 4:30–5:10 PM📖 Short dialogues & simple stories
Beginner 2FTue 6:30–7:10 PM💬 Express ideas & opinions in complete sentences

💡 Why sign up now:

  • Reserve your seat before classes fill up
  • Ensure smaller class sizes for more individual attention
  • Start 2026 confidently speaking Korean

Imagine this:

  • You or your child ordering street food in Seoul 🇰🇷, navigating subway lines, and reading signs confidently 🍡📝
  • Exploring LA K-Town, NYC Koreatown (32nd St), or SF, ordering food, reading menus, and connecting with locals 🍲🧋🎶

Learning Korean is not just about words—it’s about real-life experiences, confidence, and cultural connection.

✍️ Register Today

Warmly, 💌
Suebeet Kim
Founder, CEO & Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

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🇰🇷 The Only Korean Textbook with Video Lessons — Now in Hardcover!

Dear Learner,

I’m so excited to announce the release of my Focus Korean All-in-One Hardcover Series — now available on Amazon! 🌟

This stunning, full-color hardcover combines everything you need to begin your Korean journey — all in one durable and beautifully designed book.

💎 What’s Inside:
📘 Beginner Levels 1, 2, 3A & 3B
✨ Beginner Level 1 Hangeul Workbook

🎥 Exclusive Video Lessons:
Each unit includes corresponding videos that make self-study feel like learning directly with a private instructor.

🏆 Why You’ll Love It:

  • All-in-one convenience and structure
  • Elegant hardcover that motivates you to study
  • Seamless integration with guided videos

👉 Get the Hardcover Edition on Amazon

Warm regards,
Suebeet Kim
Founder, TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

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🇰🇷 Ready to Finally Learn Korean?

Dear Learners,

If you’ve always wanted to learn Korean but didn’t know where to start — this is the perfect place. 🌟

Introducing Focus Korean: Beginner Program, a complete self-study course designed by Suebeet Kim, a private instructor with 20+ years of experience teaching Korean to professionals and students worldwide.

💻 What You’ll Get:

  • 30 concise video lessons (clear, structured, and easy to follow)
  • Downloadable textbooks with grammar, practice, and cultural insights
  • Now includes Level 4A! Learn advanced beginner grammar, honorifics, and natural expressions.
  • Lifetime access — learn anytime, anywhere

Whether your goal is to read, speak, or travel with confidence, you’ll be amazed by how naturally you progress.

👉 Learn Korean Now with Video + Textbook

Start your Korean journey today — with the guidance of a real instructor who knows how to help you succeed.

Warm regards,
Suebeet Kim
Founder, TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

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🌟 New Beginner Korean Class for Kids – Starts Oct 4!

I’m excited to announce that our Children’s Beginner Level 1A Korean course will officially begin on Saturday, October 4th! This 6-week course is perfect for complete beginners who have no prior knowledge of Korean.

📘 Course Highlights:

  • Schedule: Saturdays @ 10:10 AM – 10:50 AM PT
  • Dates: Oct 4 – Nov 22 (No class on 10/11 & 11/8)
  • Focus: Learn the Korean alphabet (Hangeul) through interactive lessons, games, and writing practice.

This is a fun and effective way for children to build a strong foundation in Korean from day one.

⚠️ Enrollment closes in just one week! Spots are limited, and we cannot accept new students once the class begins.

👉 Register Now

Warm regards,
Suebeet Kim
Founder, CEO & Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

📧 Questions? Reach us at hangulone@gmail.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

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New Sunday Class for Children (Ages 6–14)! 🌟

We’re excited to announce Beginner Level 1A for children, now available on Sundays from 9:30–10:10 AM PT, starting September 28th, 2025!

This class is perfect for total beginners with no prior Hangeul experience. Children will start by learning Hangeul—the foundation of the Korean language—through fun and engaging lessons designed to keep them motivated and confident.

With this new Sunday morning schedule, it’s now easier than ever for children to join and start their Korean learning journey!

📚 Beginner Level 1A: Sundays, 9:30–10:10 AM PT
✅ Ages 6–14
✅ No prior Hangeul knowledge required
✅ Engaging, beginner-friendly lessons
✅ Class starts: September 28th, 2025

🌟 Register Here to secure your child’s spot and start their Korean learning adventure!

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🛍 Mini-Lesson 4: Shopping Made Easy

Shopping in Korea? Here are must-know phrases. 💖

🌸 Phrases:

  • 이거 얼마예요? (igeo eolmayeyo?) 💰 → “How much is this?”
  • 다른 색 있어요? (dareun saek isseoyo?) 🎨 → “Do you have another color?”
  • 다른 사이즈 있나요? (dareun saijeu innayo?) 👕 → “Do you have a different size?”
  • 이거 주세요. (igeo juseyo) 🛒 → “Please give me this.”

✅ Practice Tip:
Say aloud: 이거 얼마예요? 💡

💡 Mini Challenge:
Reply with something you want to buy in Korean! 🛍

🍁 September Term – Open for Registration!
Practice shopping phrases in class and gain confidence speaking Korean in everyday situations. 🌟
👉 Register for September Classes

Warmly,

Suebeet Kim
Founder, CEO & Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

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