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๐ŸŽ Give the Gift of Korean โ€” Perfect for the Holidays!

Dear Learners,

Looking for a unique, meaningful holiday gift this year? ๐ŸŽ„โœจ
A Korean course is a perfect choice for both adults and children (ages 6โ€“14)!

Why this gift stands out:

โœ… Fun, interactive group learning
โœ… Builds confidence & communication skills
โœ… Great for trips to Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท or Koreatowns across the U.S. ๐Ÿฒ
โœ… Inspires cultural curiosity and lifelong learning
โœ… A gift that becomes an experience โ€” not just a thing โœจ


๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Mini Korean Phrase Box โ€” Holiday Edition ๐ŸŽ

Try using Korean in your holiday greetings:

KoreanPronunciationMeaning
์ฆ๊ฑฐ์šด ํœด์ผ ๋˜์„ธ์š”!jeul-geo-un hyu-il dwe-se-yoHappy Holidays!
์ƒˆํ•ด ๋ณต ๋งŽ์ด ๋ฐ›์œผ์„ธ์š”!sae-hae bok ma-ni ba-deu-se-yoHappy New Year! ๐ŸŽ‰
์„ ๋ฌผ์ด์—์š”!seon-mu-ri-e-yoItโ€™s a gift for you!
ํ–‰๋ณตํ•œ ์‹œ๊ฐ„ ๋ณด๋‚ด์„ธ์š”!haeng-bo-kan si-gan bo-nae-se-yoHave a wonderful time!

A fun challenge:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Use one Korean holiday phrase every week until the new year!


January 2026 Beginner Classes

๐Ÿ“š 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 & communication

๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ‘ง 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 & stories
Beginner 2FTue 6:30โ€“7:10 PM๐Ÿ’ฌ Express ideas & opinions

๐ŸŽ„ Give the gift of learning โ€” something that grows all year long.

โœ๏ธ Register Now 

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

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005


๐ŸŒŸ Annaโ€™s Korean Journey & January Class Schedule

Dear Learners & Parents,

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

โœจ With confidence she canโ€ฆ

  • Order food comfortably โ€” whether inย Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท, LA K-Town ๐Ÿฒ, or NYC Koreatown ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
  • 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 โ€” ask questions, follow directions, and plan adventures
  • Move up toย Intermediateย ready to express deeper thoughts and connect with people

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


๐ŸŒฑ Adult Beginner Classes

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 Natural communication & fluency

๐ŸŽˆ Childrenโ€™s Beginner Classes (Ages 6โ€“14)

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

LevelDay & Time (PT)Quick Focus โœจ
Beginner 1AFri 5:20โ€“6:00 PM๐Ÿซ Hangeul basics through fun writing
Beginner 1BSat 10:30โ€“11:10 AM๐ŸŽฎ Reading & vocabulary through games
Beginner 1CTue 5:30โ€“6:10 PM๐Ÿ”ค Compound vowels & fluent reading
Beginner 2BSun 10:30โ€“11:10 AM๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Short sentences & real situations
Beginner 2CTue 4:30โ€“5:10 PM๐Ÿ“– Dialogues & storytelling
Beginner 2FTue 6:30โ€“7:10 PM๐Ÿ’ฌ 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 โ€” we learn with confidence, culture, and community. ๐ŸŒโœจ

โœ๏ธ Register Now โ€” Join us for a strong start to the New Year!

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

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005


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


๐ŸŒŸ New Beginner Korean Class for Kids โ€“ Starts Oct 4!

Iโ€™m excited to announce that our Childrenโ€™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.

๐Ÿ“˜ Course Highlights:

  • Schedule:ย Saturdays @ 10:10 AM โ€“ 10:50 AM PT
  • Dates:ย Oct 4 โ€“ Nov 22 (No class on 10/11 & 11/8)
  • Focus:ย Learn theย Korean alphabet (Hangeul)ย 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.

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

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register Now

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


New Sunday Class for Children (Ages 6โ€“14)! ๐ŸŒŸ

Weโ€™re excited to announce Beginner Level 1A for children, now available on Sundays from 9:30โ€“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 Hangeulโ€”the foundation of the Korean languageโ€”through fun and engaging lessons designed to keep them motivated and confident.

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

๐Ÿ“š Beginner Level 1A: Sundays, 9:30โ€“10:10 AM PT
โœ… Ages 6โ€“14
โœ… No prior Hangeul knowledge required
โœ… Engaging, beginner-friendly lessons
โœ… Class starts: September 28th, 2025

๐ŸŒŸ Register Here to secure your childโ€™s spot and start their Korean learning adventure!

๐Ÿ› Mini-Lesson 4: Shopping Made Easy

Shopping in Korea? Here are must-know phrases. ๐Ÿ’–

๐ŸŒธ Phrases:

  • ์ด๊ฑฐ ์–ผ๋งˆ์˜ˆ์š”? (igeo eolmayeyo?) ๐Ÿ’ฐ โ†’ โ€œHow much is this?โ€
  • ๋‹ค๋ฅธ ์ƒ‰ ์žˆ์–ด์š”? (dareun saek isseoyo?) ๐ŸŽจ โ†’ โ€œDo you have another color?โ€
  • ๋‹ค๋ฅธ ์‚ฌ์ด์ฆˆ ์žˆ๋‚˜์š”? (dareun saijeu innayo?) ๐Ÿ‘• โ†’ โ€œDo you have a different size?โ€
  • ์ด๊ฑฐ ์ฃผ์„ธ์š”. (igeo juseyo) ๐Ÿ›’ โ†’ โ€œPlease give me this.โ€

โœ… Practice Tip:
Say aloud: ์ด๊ฑฐ ์–ผ๋งˆ์˜ˆ์š”? ๐Ÿ’ก

๐Ÿ’ก Mini Challenge:
Reply with something you want to buy in Korean! ๐Ÿ›

๐Ÿ September Term โ€“ Open for Registration!
Practice shopping phrases in class and gain confidence speaking Korean in everyday situations. ๐ŸŒŸ
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register for September Classes

Warmly,

Suebeet Kim
Founder, CEO & Instructor
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


๐Ÿฒ Mini-Lesson 3: Ordering at a Restaurant

Eating out in Korea? Here are essential restaurant phrases! ๐Ÿ›

๐ŸŒธ Phrases:

  • ๋ฉ”๋‰ด ์ฃผ์„ธ์š”. (menyu juseyo) ๐Ÿ“– โ†’ โ€œPlease give me the menu.โ€
  • ์ด๊ฑฐ ์ฃผ์„ธ์š”. (igeo juseyo) ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ†’ โ€œThis one, please.โ€
  • ๋ถˆ๊ณ ๊ธฐ ํ•˜๋‚˜ ์ฃผ์„ธ์š”. (bulgogi hana juseyo) ๐Ÿฅฉ โ†’ โ€œOne bulgogi, please.โ€
  • ๋ฌผ ์ข€ ์ฃผ์„ธ์š”. (mul jom juseyo) ๐Ÿ’ง โ†’ โ€œPlease give me some water.โ€
  • ๊ณ„์‚ฐ์„œ ์ฃผ์„ธ์š”. (gyesanseo juseyo) ๐Ÿ’ต โ†’ โ€œPlease give me the check.โ€

โœ… Practice Tip:
Pick your favorite dish and order aloud: ๋น„๋น”๋ฐฅ ํ•˜๋‚˜ ์ฃผ์„ธ์š”. ๐Ÿš

๐Ÿ’ก Mini Challenge:
Reply with your favorite Korean food! ๐Ÿ˜‹

๐Ÿย September Term โ€“ Open for Registration!
Practiceย real-life restaurant scenariosย live in class. Youโ€™ll gain confidence ordering in Korean and enjoy speaking practice every week. ๐ŸŒŸ
๐Ÿ‘‰ย 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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