Gyuhun S.

Credentials

• Korean Language Teacher Certificate Level 2 (한국어 교원 자격증 2급), issued by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
• B.A. in Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education
• Born and raised in Seoul, native Korean speaker
• Teaching Korean to international students since 2021 (4.9/5 on Preply with 50+ reviews)
• Experience with complete beginners through advanced learners (TOPIK I-II)
• Fluent in English

Teaching Approach

My methodology draws from Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and Comprehensible Input (CI), refined through 3,700+ hours of real lessons. Every session is a 50-minute 1-on-1 Zoom class with PDF materials, homework, and progress tracking.

• Sejong Korean curriculum (1A-4B), used by Korean Cultural Centers worldwide
• Conversation-first: you speak Korean from lesson 1
• 80/20 principle: focus on the 20% of grammar and vocabulary that covers 80% of real conversations
• Personalized pacing based on your goals: travel, K-drama, TOPIK prep, daily life in Korea, or work

Results

• Complete beginners reaching conversational level in 3-4 months
• Students passing TOPIK I after 6 months of weekly lessons
• Built a curriculum and platform used by 200+ active learners monthly
• 874+ original homework activities and teaching materials created

The KickstartKorean Platform

Beyond 1-on-1 lessons, I built a complete learning platform that students use between sessions:

Available For

• 1-on-1 online lessons for individuals at any level (beginner to advanced)
• Group classes online or in-person in Seoul (ran weekly in-person group sessions of 2-3 students for 3 months)
• Corporate Korean training for teams and organizations (customizable curriculum)
• University partnerships as a guest instructor or supplementary tutor
• Cultural center collaborations for Korean language programs (Sejong Korean curriculum aligned)
• Workshops and events for conferences, K-culture communities, and language exchange meetups

For Organizations

I design custom Korean language programs for companies, universities, and cultural organizations. Every program includes:

• Needs assessment: level testing, goal alignment, and schedule planning
• Custom curriculum: based on the Sejong Korean framework, adapted to your industry or academic context
• Platform access: all students get free access to vocabulary SRS, grammar quizzes, AI practice, and progress tracking
• Progress reports: weekly or monthly reports on attendance, scores, and milestones

Format: Online (Zoom) or in-person in Seoul. Groups of 2-10 students. 1-3 sessions per week. Minimum 4-week commitment.

Student Demographics

Based on 302 student profiles:

• 92% beginners (Levels 1-2), 7% intermediate, 1% upper-intermediate
• Top countries: USA (61), Germany, Canada, Poland, UK, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore
• Motivations: Living in Korea (50), Korean partner/family (48), K-drama/K-pop (48), Travel (36), Work (27)

What Students Say

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