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๐ŸŽ‰ Mini-Lesson: Small Talk at a Party

Going to a party? Learn small talk phrases! ๐Ÿฅณ

๐ŸŒธ Phrases:

  • ์–ด๋–ค ์Œ์•… ์ข‹์•„ํ•ด์š”?ย (eotteon eumak joahaeyo?) ๐ŸŽต โ†’ โ€œWhat music do you like?โ€
  • ํŒŒํ‹ฐ ์ฆ๊ธฐ๊ณ  ์žˆ์–ด์š”?ย (pati jeulgigo isseoyo?) ๐ŸŽ‰ โ†’ย โ€œAre you enjoying the party?โ€
  • ๋งŒ๋‚˜์„œ ๋ฐ˜๊ฐ€์›Œ์š”.ย (mannaseo bangawoyo) ๐Ÿค โ†’ โ€œNice to meet youโ€

โœ… Practice Tip:
Say aloud: ์–ด๋–ค ์Œ์•… ์ข‹์•„ํ•ด์š”? ๐ŸŽถ

๐Ÿ’ก Mini Challenge:
Ask a friend at a party their favorite hobby! ๐ŸŽจ

2026 January Term โ€“ Open for Registration!
Practice party phrases and small talk live in class. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register Now!

Warmly,

Suebeet Kim
Founder, CEO & Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005


๐ŸŽ‰ January Classes Are Open โ€“ Reserve Your Spot! ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

Dear Learners and Parents,

Exciting news! Our January 2026 Korean classes are now open for registration! ๐ŸŒŸ

Whether youโ€™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 โ€“ Beginner

LevelDay & Time (PT)Quick Focus โœจ
Beginner 1Fri 6:20โ€“7:10 PM๐Ÿ“ Hangeul & pronunciation basics
Beginner 2Sat 1:50โ€“2:40 PM๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Everyday sentences & greetings
Beginner 3ASun 11:30โ€“12:20 PMโณ Past & future tense
Beginner 4ASat 12:40โ€“1:30 PM๐Ÿ™ Opinions, requests, honorifics
Beginner 5ASat 11:30โ€“12:20 PMโœจ Advanced expressions & smooth communication

Childrenโ€™s Classes โ€“ Beginner (Ages 6โ€“14)

LevelDay & Time (PT)Quick Focus โœจ
Beginner 1AFri 5:20โ€“6:00 PM๐Ÿซ Step-by-step Hangeul & fun writing
Beginner 1BSat 10:30โ€“11:10 AM๐Ÿ“ Syllables & words through games
Beginner 1CTue 5:30โ€“6:10 PM๐Ÿ”ค Compound vowels & reading fluency
Beginner 2BSun 10:30โ€“11:10 AM๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Everyday phrases & short sentences
Beginner 2CTue 4:30โ€“5:10 PM๐Ÿ“– Short dialogues & simple stories
Beginner 2FTue 6:30โ€“7:10 PM๐Ÿ’ฌ Express ideas & opinions in complete sentences

๐Ÿ’ก Why sign up now:

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

Imagine this:

  • You or your childย ordering street food in Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท, navigating subway lines, and reading signs confidently ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ“
  • Exploringย LA K-Town, NYC Koreatown (32nd St), or SF, ordering food, reading menus, and connecting with locals ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿง‹๐ŸŽถ

Learning Korean is not just about wordsโ€”itโ€™s about real-life experiences, confidence, and cultural connection.

โœ๏ธ Register Today

Warmly, ๐Ÿ’Œ
Suebeet Kim
Founder, CEO & Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005


๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท The Only Korean Textbook with Video Lessons โ€” Now in Hardcover!

Dear Learner,

Iโ€™m so excited to announce the release of my Focus Korean All-in-One Hardcover Series โ€” now available on Amazon! ๐ŸŒŸ

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

๐Ÿ’Ž Whatโ€™s Inside:
๐Ÿ“˜ Beginner Levels 1, 2, 3A & 3B
โœจ Beginner Level 1 Hangeul Workbook

๐ŸŽฅ Exclusive Video Lessons:
Each unit includes corresponding videos that make self-study feel like learning directly with a private instructor.

๐Ÿ† Why Youโ€™ll Love It:

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

๐Ÿ‘‰ Get the Hardcover Edition on Amazon

Warm regards,
Suebeet Kim
Founder, TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005


๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Ready to Finally Learn Korean?

Dear Learners,

If youโ€™ve always wanted to learn Korean but didnโ€™t know where to start โ€” this is the perfect place. ๐ŸŒŸ

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.

๐Ÿ’ป What Youโ€™ll Get:

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

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

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn Korean Now with Video + Textbook

Start your Korean journey today โ€” 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

๐ŸŒธ Help Keep Korean Learning Authentic

Hello,

I hope this message finds you well. ๐ŸŒท

Over the years, Iโ€™ve had the privilege of working with so many wonderful students, families, and visitors through my lessons and TheKoreanTutor.com. Since 2005, teaching Korean has been not just my career, but my greatest passion. Iโ€™ve dedicated nearly 20 years to developing my own Focus Korean Textbook Series and to building lessons that truly support both children and adults from the ground up โ€” starting with the very foundation of Hangeul.

With the growing popularity of Korean culture โ€” from K-pop and K-dramas to Korean media โ€” more companies and individuals are rushing to offer Korean lessons. Recently, Iโ€™ve noticed that parts of my teaching materials and website content have been used without permission. Whatโ€™s most concerning is that some of these tutors are offering Korean classes, especially for children, without the proper foundation or experience to guide them. Many of them are also gathering more reviews online right now, but as you know, numbers donโ€™t always tell the real story. What matters most is the authenticity and care behind the teaching. As you know, learning a language โ€” especially for kids โ€” requires care, structure, and true expertise.

Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m reaching out with a personal request. If my classes, resources, or guidance have ever been helpful to you (or to your child), would you take just 5โ€“10 minutes to leave me a genuine review?

Unlike businesses that rely on purchased or copied reviews, the words from my students and their families are real, heartfelt, and filled with the memories of our time learning together. Your review not only supports me โ€” it also helps future students find a trustworthy place to begin their own journey with Korean.

Here are the links where you can leave a review (you can choose one or copy/paste your review across all):

๐Ÿ‘‰ย Googleย Review link

๐Ÿ‘‰ย Yelpย Review link

๐Ÿ‘‰ย Facebookย Review link

๐Ÿ‘‰ย LinkedInย Review link

Your kindness and support will help me continue doing what I love: teaching Korean, guiding the next generation of learners, and sharing the beauty of Korean language, culture, and history.

Thank you so much for your time, your trust, and your continued encouragement. I truly couldnโ€™t do this without you.
 

Warm regards,
Suebeet Kim

TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005


๐ŸŒŸ September Korean Classes Are Open for Registration! ๐Ÿ“

Dear Students & Parents,

Exciting news! Ourย September 2025 6-week termย is now open for registration! ๐ŸŽ‰ Classes runย September 27 โ€“ November 16, 2025

At TheKoreanTutor.com, we provide expert-led, engaging online Korean classes for all ages:

Adults & Teens (15+):

  • Beginner Level 1 โ€“ Master Hangeul & pronunciation โœ…
  • Beginner Level 2 โ€“ Build essential grammar & vocabulary โœ…
  • Beginner Level 3B โ€“ Expand sentence structures & fluency โœ…
  • Beginner Level 4B โ€“ Improve speaking & discussion skills โœ…

Children (7โ€“14 years old):

  • Beginner Levels 1A & 1B โ€“ Fun Hangeul learning & reading ๐Ÿ“
  • Beginner Levels 2A, 2B, 2E โ€“ Develop vocabulary, sentence building, & daily conversation ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

Why Learn with TheKoreanTutor.com?

  • Courses designed by Suebeet Kim, founder, CEO & instructor ๐Ÿ†
  • Textbooks authored by Suebeet Kim, specifically for each level ๐Ÿ“š
  • Fast-track 6-week immersive programs with structured, interactive online classes ๐Ÿ’ป
  • Flexible learning via Teams โ€“ join from anywhere in the world ๐ŸŒŽ
  • Unique Interactive Experience ๐Ÿ’ฌ โ€“ every student gets time to speak and practice. Our classes are highly interactive, providing one-of-a-kind opportunities to actively use Korean in every session.
  • Additional learning support & resources included for children at no extra cost ๐ŸŽ

๐Ÿ“… Schedule Highlights:

  • Adults:ย 50-minute weekly sessions
  • Children:ย 40-minute weekly sessions
  • Winter Holiday: November 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026 โ„๏ธ

Next Steps:

Give yourselfโ€”or your childโ€”the gift of confidence in Korean this term! ๐ŸŒŸ

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

๐Ÿ“ง Questions? Reach us at hangulone@gmail.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005


โณ Spots Are Filling Fast! Fall Korean Classes for All Ages

Thank you to everyone who has already registered! ๐Ÿ’Œ Weโ€™ve had a fantastic response, and classes are nearly full.

If youโ€™re still thinking about joining โ€” now is the time:

๐Ÿ“˜ For Kids (7โ€“14):

  • Learn Korean in a fun, nurturing environment
  • Build long-term skills that support school and confidence

๐Ÿ“• For Adults:

  • Start speaking from Week 1
  • Learn practical Korean for work, travel, and communication

๐Ÿ•’ Weekly live Teams classes โ€” same time each week
๐Ÿงพ Easy-to-follow materials included
๐Ÿ’ฌ Personalized support and attention

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Term begins:

  • Adults: August 9
  • Children: August 10

โณ Registration closes soon:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register now

Looking forward to seeing you (or your child) in class!

Warm regards,
Suebeet Kim
Founder & Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

๐Ÿ”ฅSeats Filling Fast! Summer 2025 Korean Classes Close Soon

Spots Are Going Fast โ€” Claim Yours Before May 15!


Are you ready to level up your Korean this summer? Whether you’re starting from scratch or picking up where you left off, our 6-week Summer Term is designed to deliver structure, confidence, and resultsโ€”with expert instruction to guide every step.

But don’t waitโ€”registration closes May 15, and seats are already filling up!


๐Ÿ“… Summer 2025 Term at a Glance
Dates: May 16 โ€“ June 28, 2025
Format: Live Online via Microsoft Teams
Textbook: Focus Korean by your instructor, Suebeet Kim


๐Ÿง  Choose Your Level

๐Ÿ”ฐ Beginner Level 1
๐Ÿ“ Fridays @ 5:00 โ€“ 5:50 PM PT (No Class 5/23)
Start from zeroโ€”learn to read and write Hangeul, pronounce Korean correctly, and build a strong foundation.

๐Ÿ—ฃ Beginner Level 2
๐Ÿ“ Saturdays @ 10:50 โ€“ 11:40 AM PT (No Class 5/24)
Solidify present-tense grammar, grow your vocabulary, and start making full sentences.

๐Ÿ“š Beginner Level 3A
๐Ÿ“ Saturdays @ 1:10 โ€“ 2:00 PM PT (No Class 5/24)
Dive into past and future tenses and begin telling your own stories in Korean.

๐Ÿงฉ Beginner Level 3B
๐Ÿ“ Saturdays @ 12:00 โ€“ 12:50 PM PT (No Class 5/24)
Build conversational fluency with natural sentence patterns and real-life speaking practice.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Intermediate Level 1A
๐Ÿ“ Sundays @ 11:30 AM โ€“ 12:20 PM PT (No Class 5/25)
Move beyond the basics with indirect speech, complex questions, and more advanced dialogues.


๐ŸŒŸ Why Study with TheKoreanTutor.com?
โœ… Nearly 20 years of teaching expertise from Suebeet Kim
โœ… Small class sizes for personalized feedback and maximum speaking time
โœ… A proven, step-by-step curriculum designed for lasting progress
โœ… Lessons enriched with authentic Korean culture

No fluff, no guessworkโ€”just effective, goal-focused Korean instruction.


๐Ÿ“ Registration Closes May 15 โ€” Donโ€™t Miss Out!
Classes start as early as Friday, May 16. Reserve your spot today!

๐Ÿ‘‰ REGISTER NOW


๐Ÿ’ก Not Sure What Level to Choose?
โœ” Take our quick Korean Proficiency Check
โœ” Canโ€™t find your level? Join our waiting list to be first in line when new classes open


๐Ÿ“ฃ Hear What Students Are Saying!
Our learners consistently rate us 5 stars on GoogleYelpFacebookLinkedIn. Come see what the excitement is about!

Questions? Weโ€™re here to help!
๐Ÿ“ฉ Email us at hangulone@gmail.com

See you in class this summer!

Warmly,
Suebeet Kim
๐Ÿ“ TheKoreanTutor.com

Learn Korean the Smart Way โ€“ Get Started Today!

Are you ready to master the Korean alphabet (Hangeul) and begin your journey toward fluency? Our Beginner Level 1 & 2 course is designed for complete beginners like you, offering clear, engaging video lessons and a structured textbook to make learning Korean easier than ever.

๐ŸŽฅ What Youโ€™ll Get:

  • 12 Professionally Edited Video Lessons: Step-by-step guidance for a fun and engaging experience.
  • Focus Korean Textbook: Written by expert instructor Suebeet Kim, itโ€™s the perfect companion to your video lessons, filled with practical exercises and examples.
  • Lifetime Access: Learn at your own pace with lifetime access to all lessons and materials. Revisit and refresh anytime, anywhere!
  • Real Results: Master Hangeul and take the first steps toward speaking Korean confidently.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Choose Your Course & Save!


๐Ÿ“š Beginner Level 1: Your Journey Starts Here In this level, youโ€™ll start with the basics of Hangeul, the foundation of reading, writing, and pronunciation in Korean.

Lessons Include:

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Hangeul, Simple Vowels & Consonants
  • Unit 2: Compound Vowels, Double Consonants & Final Consonants (Batchim)

45 minutes of video lessons and downloadable exercises from the Focus Korean Textbook to review and practice at your own pace.

๐Ÿš€ Beginner Level 2: Expand Your Knowledge Take your learning further with essential grammar and sentence construction

Lessons Include:

  • Unit 3: Basic Speech Levels, Copula โ€˜์ด๋‹คโ€™ (To Be), Topic & Subject Particles
  • Unit 4: Polite & Casual Expressions, Numbers, and More
  • Unit 5: Location Words & Verbs โ€˜์žˆ๋‹คโ€™ and โ€˜์—†๋‹คโ€™

86 minutes of video lessons, plus downloadable exercises for hands-on practice.


Why Students Love Us

โ€œI never thought learning Korean could be this easy! The videos are so clear, and the textbook is the perfect companion.โ€ โ€“ Sarah L.

โ€œSuebeet Kimโ€™s lessons helped me master Hangeul in no time. Highly recommended!โ€ โ€“ James T.

โ€œThe best beginner course out there. Loved the flexibility to learn at my own pace!โ€ โ€“ Alex C.

Discover why learners love TheKoreanTutor.comโ€”our programs are highly rated on GoogleYelpFacebookLinkedIn, and more! 


Got Questions? Weโ€™ve Got Answers!

Q1: Who is this Beginner Level 1 course for?

Ideal for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Korean, ages 13 and up.

Q2: What will I learn in Beginner Level 1?

Youโ€™ll master the Korean alphabet (Hangeul) and start building foundational skills in reading, writing, and pronunciation.

Q3: What will I learn in Beginner Level 2?

In Beginner Level 2, youโ€™ll expand your knowledge by learning:

  • The copula โ€˜์ด๋‹คโ€™ (to be) in various speech levels
  • Topic and subject particles
  • The basics of sentence construction
  • Conversational phrases and cultural insights

This level will equip you to start forming simple sentences and holding basic conversations.

Q4: How long does it take to complete the course?

  • Level 1: 6 lessons (45 minutes of video content)
  • Level 2: 6 lessons (86 minutes of video content)

The course is self-pacedโ€”you can complete it in a weekend or spread it out over several weeks, depending on your schedule.

Q5: Whatโ€™s included in the bundle?

  • 12 video lessons (6 from Level 1 & 6 from Level 2)
  • Downloadable Focus Korean Textbook
  • Lifetime access to all lessons and materials

Q6: Can I continue to Level 3?

Absolutely! Stay tuned for more advanced content coming soon.


Donโ€™t Miss Out โ€“ Start Your Korean Journey Today!
With the Beginner Level 1 & 2 bundle, youโ€™ll have everything you need to succeed. Whether youโ€™re learning for fun or preparing for fluency, weโ€™re here to help every step of the way.

โœ… Buy Beginner Level 1 for $99
โœ… Buy Beginner Level 2 for $99
โœ… Get Both Levels 1 & 2 for only $119 (Best Value!)

Start learning Korean now! Purchase Now

Warm Regards,
Suebeet Kim
๐Ÿ“ย TheKoreanTutor.com

P.S. Ready to take the first step? Donโ€™t wait! The journey to mastering Korean starts here.

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