I don’t just teach Korean—I help you THINK in Korean!
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I don’t just teach Korean—I help you THINK in Korean!
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From Republic of KoreaLiving in Seoul, Republic of Korea (14:24 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 13, 2020
InterestsMarketingReadingWritingTravelMusic
Looking for a fun, engaging, and effective Korean tutor? 🎉
Congrats, you’ve found the right place!
I’m Joni, a certified Korean teacher with an energetic and interactive teaching style. 💛
I don’t just teach Korean—I help you THINK in Korean!
By using gestures, drawings, and only as much English as necessary, I make sure you learn Korean naturally instead of translating in your head.
Why learn with me?
💡 Certified Korean teacher with years of experience
🎭 Dynamic & engaging lessons – no boring grammar drills!
🗣️ Real Korean – Learn how Koreans actually speak, not just textbook phrases
🌎 Multilingual tutor – I understand the challenges of language learning firsthand
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I want to be your language parent! 🌱
✔ Mistakes? No problem! That’s how we learn. I’ll gently correct you so you improve naturally.
✔ Repetition is key! I’ll help you repeat words, grammar, and phrases in different ways until they become YOURS.
✔ Interactive & immersive – You won’t just listen and repeat; we’ll use real-life situations, role-playing, and fun exercises.
✔ Custom learning materials – I’ll provide a personalized Google Doc after every lesson so you can review anytime.
My lessons & teaching style
👶 Beginner (A1-A2)
🚀 Learn Hangeul (Korean alphabet) fast & easily
🎭 Master survival Korean for everyday life
🛍️ Order food, go shopping, introduce yourself – all in Korean!
💬 Intermediate (B1-B2)
🎙 Improve speaking & listening with real conversations
📖 Understand K-dramas, songs, and webtoons better
📝 Express yourself clearly in written Korean
🎯 Advanced (C1-C2)
🗞 Discuss Korean culture, news, and trends fluently
🏢 Learn business Korean and workplace etiquette
🎤 Sound more natural & confident like a native speaker
My teaching material
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Homework Assignments
Certificates
Korean language teacher - National Institute of Korean Language - 2023I got certified for Korean language teacher.
Education
2014 - 2021
Bachelor’s - SociologyDuksung Women's University
2021 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Teaching Korean as a Foreign LanguageNILE
5.0
Rating
207
Students
1,631
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
207
Students
1631
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Korean Lessons
Trial Lesson
132 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Korean Journey with Joni
A1 - C2Conversation1,493 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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Vocabulary (4)
Quiz (7)
115 Reviews
Yuma
21 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really like Teacher Joni. Every class is relaxing vibe. And then I learned a lot.😁
Dec 8, 2024
Hari
18 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
She does more than magic because, to my knowledge, I can't normally talk about any of the stuff we spoke about 😭
Thank you for always being patient and helping me along! Looking forward to our next class!
Oct 29, 2023
Juno Viana
2 Korean lessons
Teacher Joni is so energetic it is impossible not to smile during class the whole time. The most patient and kind person I've met on this platform! She will make you excited about talking and speaking Korean.
Mar 27, 2025
론 Ron
66 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Joni is great! I can tell she is committed. I am very new to learning and was having trouble with pronunciation. She gave me good advice and described how to make the desired sound. She even made a video for me so that I can practice. 10/10!!!
Jan 11, 2024
Ashley Annette Kelly
1 Korean lesson
Lovely! I love that Joni met me right where I am at with my learning. I really need to focus on phrases that I will use in everyday life, and Joni knew exactly what I needed!
Mar 28, 2025
Emmy Podhorski
1 Korean lesson
I am a pretty shy person so I was very nervous for my first Korean lesson but Joni managed to make me feel comfortable and was very patient I can’t wait to learn more