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👋 Mini-Lesson 2: Meeting New People

Let’s learn how to introduce yourself and meet new friends! 🥰

🌸 Phrases:

  • 이름이 뭐예요? (ireumi mwoyeyo?) 📝 → “What’s your name?”
  • 만나서 반가워요. (mannaseo bangawoyo) 🤝 → “Nice to meet you”
  • 어디서 오셨어요? (eodiseo osyeosseoyo?) 🌏 → “Where are you from?”

✅ Practice Tip:
Say aloud: 만나서 반가워요! 🎵

💡 Mini Challenge:
Reply with your name in Korean! 🖊

🍁 September Term – Join Us!
Practice introductions, make new friends, and gain confidence speaking Korean. Seats fill fast—don’t miss out! 🌟
👉 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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👋 Your First Everyday Korean Mini-Lesson: Greetings

Welcome to your Everyday Korean Mini-Lesson Series! 🌸✨

Over the coming weeks, you’ll receive bite-sized mini-lessons that are:

  • Quick & practical – learn and practice in just a few minutes
  • Fun & interactive – explore phrases, pronunciation tips, and mini challenges
  • Perfect for real life – from greeting new friends 👋 to traveling adventures ✈️

Let’s kick things off with essential Korean greetings! 🌟

🌸 Phrases:

  • 안녕하세요. (annyeonghaseyo) 👋 → “Hello” (polite)
  • 안녕. (annyeong) 😄 → “Hi / Hello” (casual)
  • 잘 지내세요? (jal jinaeseyo?) 😊 → “How are you?” (polite)
  • 잘 지내? (jal jinae?) 😎 → “How are you?” (casual)
  • 감사합니다. (gamsahamnida) 🙏 → “Thank you”
  • 죄송합니다. (joesonghamnida) 😅 → “I’m sorry / Excuse me”

✅ Practice Tip:
Say aloud: 안녕하세요! 잘 지내세요? 🌟

💡 Mini Challenge:
Reply with your own greeting in Korean! ✏️

🍁 October Term – Classes Are Now Open!
Practice these phrases live with me in structured lessons. Our October term offers:

  • Interactive speaking practice
  • Personalized guidance from me
    Seats are limited—secure your spot today! 🎓
    👉 Register for October Classes

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

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

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⏳ Spots Are Filling Fast! Fall Korean Classes for All Ages

Thank you to everyone who has already registered! 💌 We’ve had a fantastic response, and classes are nearly full.

If you’re still thinking about joining — now is the time:

📘 For Kids (7–14):

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

📕 For Adults:

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

🕒 Weekly live Teams classes — same time each week
🧾 Easy-to-follow materials included
💬 Personalized support and attention

🗓️ Term begins:

  • Adults: August 9
  • Children: August 10

⏳ Registration closes soon:
👉 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

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🎉 New Year, New Skills! Learn Korean with Us in 2025 🎉

안녕하세요! Annyeonghaseyo!

A brand-new year is almost here—what better time to dive into learning Korean? Whether it’s for your career, travel plans, or the love of K-dramas and K-pop, this winter is your chance to start fresh or level up your skills with TheKoreanTutor.com!

Here’s why you’ll love learning with us:

🌟 Expert Instruction
With 19 years of teaching experience, I bring practical techniques and cultural insights to every class, helping you communicate confidently in Korean.

⏱️ Fast-Track Your Skills
Our 6-week program features structured 60-minute sessions, ensuring you make meaningful progress while having fun!

💡 Engaging Resources
From K-Hangeul Help to K-Convo sessions, you’ll have extra tools to boost your skills outside of class.

🌍 Learn from Anywhere
Our online format via Skype is designed for global accessibility.

💵 Affordable & Flexible
For just $189 per term, you’ll receive expert instruction, free PDF materials, and access to enriching activities. (Some textbooks may require a separate purchase depending on the level.)

Winter 2025 Term Details
📅 Dates: January 10 – March 4, 2025
📆 Registration Closes: January 9, 2025

🎓 Classes Offered:
Beginner Level 1

  • Saturdays: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM PST
  • Tuesdays: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST

Beginner Level 2

  • Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST

Beginner Level 3A

  • Fridays: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST

Find the perfect class for your level here or join our waiting list if your level isn’t available yet!

Discover why learners love TheKoreanTutor.com—our programs are highly rated on Google, Yelp, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more!

✨ Let’s make 2025 the year you achieve your Korean language dreams!
Sign up today at TheKoreanTutor.com or email me at hangulone@gmail.com with any questions.

Looking forward to helping you make this winter season unforgettable!

Warm wishes,
Suebeet Kim
Korean Language Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

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Unlock Your Child’s Potential: Why Learning Korean is a Great Choice

As we prepare for the upcoming Winter 2025 term, now is the perfect time for your child to embark on a journey to learn Korean! Here are six compelling reasons why learning this vibrant language can be a fantastic opportunity for students in grades K-12.
  1. Growing Global Importance
    Korean is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with approximately 81 million speakers globally, according to various linguistic sources. As South Korea continues to play a significant role in the global economy—especially in technology, entertainment (like K-pop and K-dramas), and culture—many young people recognize the value of learning Korean to enhance their career prospects.
  2. Easy to Learn Alphabet
    The Korean alphabet, Hangeul, is a phonetic system consisting of 24 letters (14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels). It is often praised for its logical structure and is designed to be easy to learn and read. Children can quickly become proficient at reading and writing in Hangeul due to its straightforward nature.
  3. Phonetic Ease for English Speakers
    Korean pronunciation is generally straightforward for English speakers, as words are typically pronounced as they are written. This phonetic similarity helps learners grasp pronunciation more easily compared to languages with less predictable spelling rules.
  4. Simple Compound Words
    Many Korean words are constructed from smaller, single-syllable components. This structure allows children to make educated guesses about meanings based on their familiarity with individual syllables, enhancing vocabulary acquisition.
  5. Cultural Connection
    For families with Korean heritage, learning the language can deepen children’s understanding of their roots. It fosters appreciation for their ancestry and the rich history of Korean culture, making it a meaningful endeavor that can strengthen family bonds and cultural identity.
  6. Fun and Engaging Learning Experience
    Our Korean language program for kids is designed to be enjoyable and effective. With interactive activities, games, and age-appropriate materials, children engage with the language in a dynamic way that encourages participation and enthusiasm. Research has shown that engaging learning experiences can significantly enhance retention and interest in a new language.

Join Us for the Winter Term!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to learn Korean in a supportive and engaging environment. Contact us today to enroll in our upcoming Winter 2025 term and inspire your child’s language journey!

Hear from Satisfied Parents:

“My 8-year-old daughter began private Korean language lessons with Suebeet almost 3 months ago, and she really loves her lessons. Suebeet is very personable and keeps my daughter highly engaged. More importantly, my daughter is learning quickly—she has already mastered the Korean alphabet and vocabulary. I highly recommend Suebeet for any school-age children!” – Juliet O.

“Suebeet has been a wonderful Korean teacher for my 3-year-old son! He has become more confident and learns new words and phrases every week. Suebeet makes class fun, and he looks forward to his lessons. I recommend her for anyone wanting to learn Korean!” – Minnie C.

Ready to start? Click here to view more reviews and enroll today!

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Online Group Class – Start Today!

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Are you ready to learn Korean?

Hello, my name is Suebeet Kim. I am a private Korean language tutor. Since 2005, I have helped students improve their confidence in Korean language (한국어). Check out my students’ reviews and join me today to discover the fun part of learning the Korean Language.

WHY CHOOSE ONLINE GROUP CLASS?

Advantages of Group Class

Aside from a lower cost, group class has other benefits:

  • Social Interaction – Group class encourage interaction with other learners. This can create excellent practice opportunities. This allows students who do not have private lessons to develop proactive routines between sessions that can show tremendous progress.
  • Learn From Peers – One of the advantages of the group class is seeing how others are progressing or not progressing. Students can learn from the mistakes of others.
  • Overcome Shyness – Group class is recommended for students who tend to be shy or uncomfortable in one-on-one situations.

Class Detail

  • Each class is 40 minutes long
  • We meet via Skype or Hangouts
  • Online whiteboard – touch-friendly online whiteboard app that lets you use your computer, tablet or smartphone to easily write, collaborate with instructor and classmates.
  • Live class in a group.  During the class, I will encourage every student to participate, so that everyone makes progress.
  • Learning materials included in your enrollment fee.

Education Method

  • Live Skype or Hangouts class
  • Homework / Assignment / Quiz / Test

Class Schedule

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I BELIEVE IN A HUMAN CONNECTION.

It’s a fact — live human interaction and conversation lead to faster learning.

 

Tuesday Night Speaking Class for All Levels!

SPEAK KOREAN CONFIDENTLY WITH CONVERSATION PROGRAM

Practice, Practice, Practice!

From Hangul (ㅏ,ㅑ,ㅓ,ㅕ, ㄱ, ㄴ, ㄷ, ㄹ) to 죄송한데, 화장실이 어디에 있나요? This program is open to ALL levels!  

“Practice makes perfect.” Imagine you dedicate two hours a week to studying Korean online or in class, and then you turn off your computer (and brain) and leave your Korean aside until next week. Everything you learned the previous week will either be lost or require a long review. This pattern can be repeated the next week, and the next week, and the next week…

If improving your speaking is your goal, try to practice speaking at least once a week. 

Let’s take a look at a few excellent ways to practice speaking:

  • Speak with native speakers. Don’t let their perfect accents scare you. If you meet a native Korean speaker, don’t be shy. Greet them in Korean and watch them light up and complement you on your Korean!
  • Speak with other learners. You’re not alone! Odds are that if you’re reading this, you’re no stranger to the internet and all the resources it provides for learning new things and meeting new people.
  • Talk to yourself. It’s easy to forget how much time we spend in our own inner dialogues in our native language on a daily basis. This dialogue can be turned into wonderful practice simply by translating it into Korean!

Now, if you are ready to practice – Join conversation class today! Yes, ANY level can join! We can practice from Hangul to simple & complex sentences.

Conversation class meet once a week for 30 minutes each time. This class consist of exercises and discussions on different topics, as well as listening and pronunciation practice.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The Conversation program is different from the other courses that I offer because the lessons focus on listening and speaking. Students in the Conversation program will focus on different skills, including:

  • Communication: Learn techniques to ensure your audience understands your message.
  • Slang and Idioms: Master informal Korean by learning to recognize everyday expressions.
  • Pronunciation: Perfect your Korean by practicing specific vowel and consonant sounds, as well as rhythm and intonation.

Additionally, the curriculum in each class gives students exposure to global and local issues while challenging them in role-play and real-life situations.

CLASS DETAIL

Prerequisites:  None. This class is suitable for any level.

Class Time: Every Tuesday at 7:30PM PST

Tuition:

  • Regular Price $225 ⇒ Limited Time Offer $135 for 2 Months (Maximum of 9 sessions in 2 months)
  • Regular Price $450 ⇒ Limited Time Offer $255 for 4 Months (Maximum of 18 sessions in 4 months)

Course Method

  • Skype / Hangouts
  • Online Whiteboard

Attendance, Class size

  • Classes are held 30 minutes.
  • Small, personalized group classes.

Tuition Payment: Only Accept VENMO or send by Zelle

  • One time payment of $135 will secure your seat to this conversation class for 2 months.
  • One time payment of $255 will secure your seat to this conversation class for 4 months.

How to Enroll?

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Korean Language Class: Beginner Level 1 – Wednesday 8/30 Hangul Session (Skype/Hangouts)

Why You Should Learn Hangul – First! Foremost!!

It’s the Korean writing system. It was created to make language learning simple and easy. And believe me, it is. Of course, being able to read in the same speed as a native Korean is something that’ll take you many, many years to achieve but learning Hangul is extremely easy. Especially if you compare it to Japanese for example, which uses three writing systems. 🙂

Please don’t rely on romanization!…

Unlike the romanization of the Japanese language, romanized Korean is often not a very good representation of how the words are pronounced. But if you can read hangul, you’ll know exactly how the words are pronounced since there are relatively few exceptions!

I created this program for you to learn Hangul just in 4 sessions! Try this first session with me and you’ll know how easy it is!

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Korean Language Class Level: Beginner 1

Pre-requisite: None.

Class Schedule: Aug 30th, 2017.

Class Time: @ 8:10PM – 9PM PST (50 minutes)

Class Objective: We will cover the Korean alphabet (Hangul) – simple vowels and simple consonants. Emphasis is on skill building of the Hangul reading, writing, listening and pronunciation.

Course Method

  • Lecture
  • Skype / Hangouts
  • Online Whiteboard

Course Material

  • Textbook (PDF file) Beginner 1A, Beginner 1B, Hangul Sheet : I highly encourage you to print all 3 for this and future upcoming classes! You will need it.
  • Homework Assignment

Attendance, Class size

  • Classes are held 50 minutes.
  • Small, personalized group classes.

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  • One time payment will secure your seat to this session.
  • You will receive session enrollment confirmation via email after payment. (Please allow at least 4-6 hours.)
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Korean Language Class for Adults – Beginner Level | Sept

2017 SEPT – OCT

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Adults Class – Every Saturday @ 10:10AM PST (50 minutes session)

Korean Language Class Level: Beginner 1

Class Schedule: Sept 16 – Oct 7, 2017 (4 weeks)

Class Time: Every Saturday @ 10:10AM – 11AM PST

Pre-requisite: None.

Feature of Beginner Level 1 Course
This course is designed for the 2nd or 3rd generation of Korean people living abroad and non-native Korean speakers who wants to learn Korean exactly same way how Korean learn their own language. The Beginner level 1 class meets once a week. This course introduces the foundation of the Korean language. Emphasis is on skill building of the Hangul reading, writing, listening and pronunciation. Upon completion, students are able to have a very basic knowledge of the language & understand familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
How Beginner Level 1 course is composed? 
This course is comprised of 16 chapters.In the 1st lesson, we will cover the Korean alphabet (Hangul) – simple vowels, simple consonants, and syllable formation.

In the 2nd lesson, we will cover the compound vowels 1 and 2.

In the 3rd lesson, we will cover the double consonants, final consonants 1 and 2.

In the 4th lesson, we will cover the main conversation and expressions including vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, and writing.

Course Method

  • Weekly Live Online Lecture
  • Skype / Hangouts
  • Online Whiteboard

Course Material

  • Textbook (PDF file)  +
  • Homework Assignment  +
  • Weekly Quiz / Test  +
  • Student Learning Resources  =  All included with Tuition

Attendance, Class size, Make-up class

  • Classes are held 50 minutes per week for 4 consecutive weeks.
  • Small, personalized group classes.
  • In case of absence, you may attend one make-up class.

Registration

  • Simply fill out below registration form. You will receive enrollment confirmation via email.
  • Please register as soon as the registration is open, you will not be able to register once the maximum capacity has been filled.
  • Students who have registered but not paid tuition by Sept 9, 2017 will be automatically put on the waiting list, so that those students who’ve paid may be placed in the program.
Ready to REGISTER? Click Here!
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