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 (02:56 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
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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
213
Students
1,646
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
213
Students
1646
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Korean Lessons
Trial Lesson
138 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Korean Journey with Joni
A1 - C2Conversation1,502 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)
117 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
Maria
1 Korean lesson
My first lesson with Joni was so much fun. She made me feel relaxed very quickly and I was able to use my limited Korean knowledge without feeling embarrassed. Look forward to having more lessons.
Apr 4, 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!!!
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!