1^st lesson free

Jim

Rate $40
Response 1h

$40/hr

1^st lesson free

Korean

Half in Seoul, Half in NYC: Authentic Korean for All Levels from Native

Korean

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About Jim

Hi! My name is Jim and I am a fully bilingual, dual-culture Korean tutor with a deep understanding of both Eastern and Western worlds.

I was born and raised in South Korea, moving to New York City when I was 15 years old. Having spent exactly half my life in Seoul and the last 20 years in NYC, I don't just teach the Korean language—I teach the culture, mindset, and lifestyle. My formal education in Korea through middle school gave me a flawless native foundation, which I later advanced through rigorous self-study to a high school and college level.

Beyond language, I am a creative professional. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) and an MFA in Industrial Design from Parsons School of Design in NYC. My background in design means I bring a highly visual, organized, and engaging approach to teaching. Whether we are analyzing the architectural terms in a Korean historical drama, breaking down the visual metaphors in a K-movie, or having an advanced conversation about global culture, I tailor my perspective to bridge the gap between Korea and the West.

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Custom Learning Paths for Every Level

Whether you are starting from zero or looking to polish your fluency, our lessons are tailored to your specific goals and background.

•For Beginners: Building a Strong Foundation

We start from the very beginning with a structured, step-by-step approach.

-Master Hangul: Learn to read and write the Korean alphabet quickly and accurately.
-Textbook-Guided Structure: Use clear, proven materials to master core vocabulary and essential grammar rules.
-Practical Phrases: Build the confidence to introduce yourself and handle basic everyday interactions.

•For Intermediate to Advanced Learners: Cultural Immersion

If you already know the basics and want to maintain, practice, or elevate your skills, we ditch the rigid textbooks. Our sessions become active, dynamic discussions centered around global and local culture.

-Real Conversations: Practice natural, everyday speech patterns used by real natives in Seoul today.
-Pop Culture & Media: Dive into K-pop lyrics, Korean hit shows, films, and trending internet culture.
-The Dual-Perspective Advantage: Compare cultural nuances, humor, and societal references between Korea, NYC, and the world.
-Idioms & Slang: Move past textbook language to learn the expressions that make you sound truly fluent.

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5h: $200
10h: $400

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$40/h

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The first lesson with Jim will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

Half in Seoul, Half in NYC: Authentic Korean for All Levels from Native

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Half in Seoul, Half in NYC: Authentic Korean for All Levels from Native

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About Jim

About the lesson

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Rate

Pack prices

online

free lessons

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Hye Young

MONIKA

Molly

Jinseok

Sua

Grace

Dan

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Amy

Jessica

Angelina

Nicolette

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Yeon Ji

Jieun

Matt

Eunha

Jin Hee

Sarah

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