◆ italki award top 1% teacher ◆ 6 years of teaching experience ◆ A patient and intelligence teacher
Teaches
Korean
Native
Speaks
English
Russian
Arabic
Swiss German
Specialties
Kids
Test Preparation
◆ italki award top 1% teacher ◆ 6 years of teaching experience ◆ A patient and intelligence teacher
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From Republic of KoreaLiving in Seoul, Republic of Korea (17:16 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 9, 2019
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I am a professional Korean language instructor, dedicated exclusively to teaching Korean online. Since becoming a full-time professional, I have focused solely on Korean education, taking on the role of a coach to support and guide my students. While offline education has its own merits, I strive to harness the advantages of online learning to provide the highest quality education possible. 🎢
I believe that learning a language should never feel like a burden. My goal is to create a comfortable environment where Korean can naturally become a meaningful part of your life. Thank you, and I look forward to helping you on your language journey. 🤓
I also run the website (www.korean-island.com)
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Me as a Teacher
I have taught over 500 students from more than 50 different nationalities online, helping them successfully achieve their goals, whether it be preparing for the TOPIK exam, immigrating, studying abroad, or working in Korea. I believe that language is deeply connected to society, law, culture, and history. For this reason, I integrate these aspects into my lessons. 📖
As a result, You not only learn the Korean language but also gain a deeper understanding of Korean society, culture, and people.
Send me a message if you've used up all the trial lesson, and I'll invite you to the trial lesson.
My lessons & teaching style
I use a variety of materials tailored to your level. While I usually provide homework, there’s no need to stress or worry too much about it—it’s there to support your learning, not overwhelm you. I’m also skilled at helping you correct your language mistakes. Language habits take time to change, but with the right approach, I’ll help you improve the quality of your Korean.
Everyone makes mistakes, and that’s completely okay. Never feel embarrassed about them—mistakes are an essential part of learning!
I’ll support you to the fullest, matching the value of your investment. Let’s study together! 🤓✨
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Certificates
CERTIFICATE OF KOREAN LANGUAGE TEACHER - Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism - 2021
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - Current
Professional Instructoritalki
Education
2019 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Teaching Korean as a Foreign LanguageNational Institute for Lifelong Education(NILE)
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - Industrial DesignSeoul Jungsu Campus of Korea Polytechnic I
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Assistant ManagerColorwoods - Seoul, Republic of KoreaDesigner
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Rating
471
Students
5,048
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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5.0
Rating
471
Students
5048
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Korean Lessons
Trial Lesson
248 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Structured Korean Course (한국어 문법, 회화, 읽기, 쓰기)
A1 - B2Language Essentials4,453 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 16% off
Korean Pronunciation and Accent Coaching(한국어 발음과 억양 연습 및 교정)
B1 - C2Language Essentials128 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Academic Korean B2 - C2 (글쓰기, 토론, 발표)
B2 - C2Language Essentials182 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 16% off
TOPIK (한국어 능력 시험) TOPIK 3급 or higher
B1 - C2Test Preparation20 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Practice Korean Conversation (대화 연습)
A1 - C2Conversation17 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 17% off
Availability
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579 Reviews
브랜든 Brandon
61 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hyun ku is a great teacher. During conversations, be asks questions to keep you talking, and thoughtfully responds with his own opinions, which not only trains your speaking skills, but your comprehension as well.
With grammar, he explains the usage with helpful examples, many that even involve your interests. He often mentions info you gave him in the past, which really shows that he listens and cares enough to get to know his students.
He’s an absolute pleasure.
Dec 2, 2024
Kuba
106 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
Classes with Hyunku are always fun but also very well structured. He is a demanding teacher with a lot of warmth and always supports their students. He is very flexible and always adjust the speed of learning and levels to your current life situation.
Feb 14, 2024
Marina
10 Korean lessons
Hyun Ku is an excellent teacher. I recommend him to students of any level. After each class you will feel you have learned a lot while having a good time!
Jan 27, 2025
Albert
47 Korean lessons
Teacher’s pick
From our very first lesson, it was clear that Hyun Ku possesses not only a profound knowledge of the Korean language but also a true passion for teaching. His approach is both engaging and effective, making complex concepts easy to understand and remember.
Hyun Ku’s lessons are well-structured and tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring that each session is productive and enjoyable. He uses a variety of teaching methods, including interactive exercises, cultural insights, and practical conversation practice, which have greatly enhanced my learning experience. His patience and encouragement have boosted my confidence in speaking Korean, and his genuine interest in my progress is truly motivating.
What sets Hyun Ku apart is his ability to create a warm and supportive learning environment.
I highly recommend Hyun Ku to anyone looking to learn Korean. His expertise, enthusiasm, and personalized teaching style make him an outstanding tutor.
Jul 30, 2024
Nicole Nienhaus
2 Korean lessons
I had a great first lesson with 현구 - we discussed my learning style and he was able to identify what would work best for me based on what he knows I am already doing outside of the lesson with him. 현구 선생님 provides great sample phrases in which to use different vocab and that's super helpful for me since a lot of vocab in Korean is very context-based and thus easy to confuse if you only know the translation. I look forward to our next lesson already and can see the light at the end of the 'Intermediate-Level-No-Motivation' Phase :D. Thank you 선생님!
Feb 12, 2025
Nura
1 Korean lesson
The teacher helped me and sent sources to study with , I'm glad to be able to take lesson from him. 선생님 감사합니다