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The Best Korean Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

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Rael M. C.

60/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Four years of teaching ESL in Korea

5.0 (75)

327 hours tutoring

I taught English in Korea for 4 years. While there, I studied rigorously, took and passed the level 1 Korean proficiency exam. I'm also married to a native Korean citizen and educator and we run a small after school language program.

Instant connection. Easy flow.

He was punctual. He was very patient with my son. My son clearly understands trigonometry. Mr. Rael's trigonometry instruction gave my son the boost he needed to succeed. I will definitely request Mr. Rael's services again. - Tanya, 4 lessons with Rael M.

MyungHwa C.

35/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

I am native Korean Speaker

5.0 (45)

68 hours tutoring

Korean is a my mother language. I am attending in Los Angeles city college now. Sometimes I do a Korean tutoring for students who learn basic class "korean 1"&"korean 2". They told me I give more detail than class.

Christine S.

75/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Experienced Korean/English Tutor, who is also a filmmaker!

5.0 (69)

314 hours tutoring

Having studied in both Korea and the United States, I have a unique perspective and deep appreciation for Korean and English language/culture. I moved to the United States by myself at the age of 16. While attending a high school in Massachusetts, I developed and taught a Korean language/culture...

A great tutor! Highly recommended!

Christine is a knowledgeable and patient tutor. She made me feel at ease and helped me with my pronunciation. She also clearly explained the Korean grammar and vocabulary we went over. With her help, I managed to pass two college-... - Charles, 10 lessons with Christine

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Joo K.

60/hour

Certified Korean Native Teacher with Master's Degree (15+ Years)

5.0 (453)

631 hours tutoring

With a Master's degree in Education and an official Korean Language Teacher Certificate, I bring over 15 years of dedicated experience teaching Korean to students of all ages, from young learners to adults. I offer comprehensive...

Disciplined Approach and a Great Teacher

Teacher Joo Si has deep knowledge on Korean teaching from basics to actual conversations. She is very methodical in her approach and focuses on the pronunciation, writing and learning Hangul the right way. I have already had few s... - Sasi, 31 lessons with Joo

Minhee P.

65/hour

Native Korean speaker 15+ years of classroom teaching experience

5.0 (302)

793 hours tutoring

Response time: 26 minutes

I have taught Korean to non-Koreans, children, and Korean-Americans last 15 years in New York. It was group lessons in a classroom with up to 10 students or private lessons through language schools in NYC. I can teach from beginner to...

Rating as a language tutor.

Starts with basics and is learning my level of knowledge of Korean. Easy to work with. She corrects me but does not make me feel badly when I am incorrect. She seems to enjoy teaching which to me is important. - Jeffrey, 62 lessons with Minhee

Minji D.

70/hour

Certified Korean Language Instructor from Korea

5.0 (295)

917 hours tutoring

Korean is not just a subject for me; it's my first language. With a certification as a Level 3 Korean Language Teacher, recognized by the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in the Republic of Korea, I bring a unique blend...

Learning made easy!

After multiple lessons from Minji I have already progressed very quickly through the beginning phases of learning to speak Korean. I look forward to each lesson as they are presented in an easy to understand and follow curriculum.... - Daniel, 67 lessons with Minji

Myunghui S.

30/hour

Hello. I am your Korean Tutor.

5.0 (11)

25 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

I have got a certificate for teaching Korean to foreigners issued by Seoul National university and I passed the CSET KOREAN this year.

Excellent instructor

My 15yo daughter has been receiving weekly lessons from Myunghui for a couple of months. I really love how adaptable she is to our needs. She is kind and encouraging and my daughter learns very well from her. - Karen, 9 lessons with Myunghui

Panjin T.

65/hour

Practical Korean: Speaking, Grammar & Pronunciation

5.0 (232)

509 hours tutoring

I’m a native Korean speaker with over eight years of experience teaching Korean to students at different levels. My lessons are designed to develop multiple skills together rather than focusing on only one area. During each lesson,...

Lost in Translation? Not with Panjin!

Learning Korean with this teacher feels less like studying and more like learning with a friend. Panjin explains not just what Koreans say, but why they say it that way. I appreciate her knowledge of tricky grammar points to the c... - Diane, 16 lessons with Panjin

Sierra B.

38/hour

Korean Tutor

5.0 (162)

382 hours tutoring

Response time: 40 minutes

I was a resident of Korea for two years. I have eight Years experience learning Korean. I have two Years experience teaching English to Koreans in Korea.

Sierra is 짱!!

Sierra is an awesome tutor! She’s very kind and a great teacher!! She is very enthusiastic about teaching Korean, I’m glad she’s my tutor. - Michelle, 3 lessons with Sierra

Stellar Jiye S.

50/hour

Certificate of Korean Language Teacher

5.0 (146)

247 hours tutoring

I have 3 years of experience teaching Korean language for young children and adults. I have a certificate of Korean Language teacher issued by National Institute of Korean Language In Korea.

Jiye is an amazing tutor!

Jiye is a great Korean tutor. She meets you where you're at and caters lessons to your speaking skills. I leave each lesson feeling more confident in my Korean! - Juliana, 12 lessons with Stellar Jiye

Soo J.

87/hour

Certified Korean/Japanese Tutor Specializing in Speaking & TEST Prep

5.0 (394)

798 hours tutoring

I was born in Korea and obtained B.S for Library & information science, Teacher's certification by Sangmyung University in Seoul, Korea on 1997. I obtained the certificate of teaching Korean language Instructor by Yonsei University...

Experienced and patient Korean tutor

I need to learn Korean in a relatively short time span for my job and Soo is the right kind of tutor for me. She came with a plan but she's also very flexible and the goal was to get me to where I need to be conversationally with... - G

Kay H.

55/hour

Master's Degree in Teaching with 17 years Teaching Experience

5.0 (702)

1,036 hours tutoring

Response time: 32 minutes

While being a teacher I have done over 900 hours of professional development. In addition to knowing “causal” every day Korean, I am well versed in formal business writing and have an exceptional understanding about Chinese character...

Kind and Helpful Teacher

Kay is a wonderful teacher for the Korean language. Her style of teaching is very good in several ways: (1) She prepares for the lessons. It is always clear that she puts thought and effort into the lesson plan. (2) She adjusts he... - Andrew, 224 lessons with Kay

Jinah C.

60/hour

Experienced Native Korean Language / ESLTutor with a Master's Degree

5.0 (1745)

4,793 hours tutoring

Response time: 1 hour

I have taught Korean at UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio) as a Korean instructor and also I have been teaching Korean at KACCSA (Korean American Culture Center in San Antonio) since I came in the U.S. I have been also...

Excellent Korean Teacher

Jinah has been teaching me Korean for just about a year now on Wyzant. I have a very busy work schedule and cannot study on my own as much as I would like to, but despite this, I am still able to learn a whole lot with just takin... - Michael, 119 lessons with Jinah

Yoojin M.

65/hour

Experienced language instructor

5.0 (995)

2,428 hours tutoring

I’m a native Korean speaker and can readily explain the intricacies and subtleties of the language. As an experienced language instructor for many years in Korea and the U.S., I understand the process of language acquisition thoroughly.

Very knowledgeable and helpful! She gets you to speak quickly!

Yoojin assessed my current level quickly and jumped right in to conversations that I could handle. I anticipate she will improve my confidence with the Korean language. - Eric, 12 lessons with Yoojin

Heather C.

65/hour

Korean Language Tutor

5.0 (185)

830 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

I have over 10 years of experience in tutoring the Korean language to both children and adults, including my own two children.

Excellent, experienced, professional

I needed preparation in Korean in order to study in SK and had the privilege of being tutored for 15+ sessions by Miss Heather. She’s experienced in teaching and makes many great micro adjustments to better fit your learning pace... - Samuel, 16 lessons with Heather

Seukyung K.

55/hour

Efficient and Patient Tutor- Korean, Japanese, and Business

5.0 (1883)

3,375 hours tutoring

I'm highly qualified to teach Korean to various levels of students. It is because I am a native Korean speaker and had a primary education in Korea up to high school. I also had a learning experience many foreign languages. I...

Excellent Language Tutor

Seukyung, who is a native Korean speaker, is an excellent Korean language tutor. She has taught my teenage daughter (who had never spoken Korean) for 8 months. Seukyung is warm and personable, as well as precise and professional. ... - Margaret`, 40 lessons with Seukyung

INSOO M.

50/hour

Korean Teacher Certification from South Korea

5.0 (1434)

5,444 hours tutoring

After completing my Korean language teaching course in Korea, I have taught students of various ages and levels in the United States since 2006. Currently, I teach Korean as a principal and a teacher at Korean Language School.

Terrific Korean tutor

INSOO is an excellent tutor. My daughter is studying Korean at the college level and she connected with INSOO right from the start. He is patient, his explanations are easy to understand, and his commitment to her learning Ko... - Lynn, 5 lessons with INSOO

Sooyeong Y.

110/hour

Bilingual in Korean & English - Speaking, Reading, Writing

5.0 (152)

285 hours tutoring

I've also lived and worked in Korea, where I translated (Korean to English) various business documents/presentations and PhD dissertations. I can teach conversational Korean (if you want to travel there), help you learn...

Daniella T.

39/hour

Intensive Korean Language Training Since 2011

5.0 (343)

1,556 hours tutoring

I am a recipient of the Boren Korean Language Scholarship, the Fulbright Scholarship for South Korea, the Critical Language Scholarship Program for Korean (2015, 2021), the Altshuler Scholarship, and Full Honors Fellowship for...

Yunhee J.

60/hour

Experienced Korean Language Tutor 10+yr private lessons, Korean School

5.0 (499)

1,343 hours tutoring

I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea and I am a native Korean speaker. I have taught school age students in a Korean language school for years and I have also taught individuals with different ages and backgrounds over 10 years.

Knowledgable, patient, & caring!

I highly recommend Professor Yunhee's Korean classes! She is the best language teacher I have ever experienced. Step by step grammar breakdown with patience and care. She will have you practicing what you learn using themes and su... - Hope, 61 lessons with Yunhee

Yonnie M.

60/hour

1000+ Hours Taught!

5.0 (662)

3,577 hours tutoring

Response time: 41 minutes

I completed my studies, graduating with honors (cum laude). As I raised my son in the U.S., I taught him the Korean language. From the time he was born, I only spoke to him in Korean at home. He is now 24 years old and fluent in...

Excellent teacher

7/12/14 We were very pleased with my daughter's first Korean language lesson with Yonnie. My daughter felt quite comfortable with Yonnie, who is a friendly and patient teacher. Yonnie gave my daughter some homework, and she is ve... - Kate, 19 lessons with Yonnie

Brandon J.

40/hour

Bilingual Instructor of Korean language and culture

5.0 (55)

190 hours tutoring

I was born and raised in Seoul, Korea. I graduated from Sogang University, Seoul, Korea. I have taught Korean to many English and Japanese speakers.

Excellent tutor and editor of Korean language

Brandon helped me with editing a document written in Korean that had a tight deadline. He worked meticulous and was very good at explaining all the changes that he recommended. He is not only great in Korean language but also ver... - Sophie

Steve K.

50/hour

Korean tutor

5.0 (750)

2,833 hours tutoring

I graduated from the University of Hawaii with a BA in Korean Language & Literature with a focus in Linguistics. I have taught Korean at numerous academic institutions in Honolulu and Los Angeles. I have also worked as a...

Introduction/History of Korean Language

Steve taught me the history of Korean Language, some new Korean vocabulary words and also the structure of the Korean Language. We also went over a little bit of the pronunciation and Steve taught me the reasons why there are diff... - Hitoe, 5 lessons with Steve

Richard K.

60/hour

Korean

Response time: 9 minutes

Also, I have 1 year of classroom education experience teaching 100 multilingual university students on international business through classroom discussions conducted in English and Korean. Additionally, I translated 5 videos, 7 articles,...

Extremely Helpful and Patient

Richard was an excellent Tableau tutor and helped me learn the foundational aspects of the tool so that I could complete projects effectively. He was also very responsive, and made himself available for subsequent sessions when ne... - Jennifer, 13 lessons with Richard

Neema A.

50/hour

Professionally fluent self-taught Korean speaker tutoring since 2008

4.9 (288)

1,533 hours tutoring

I am self-taught and professionally fluent in Korean, and I translate the language professionally. I taught myself the language using two university textbooks, and I have been tutoring the language and reading literature and news articles...

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Marieclaire F.

1 Korean lesson

I like that Soonsik took time to explain things to me. She made learning fun. We used the (Talk to me in Korean) book that I have. Soonsik Showed my another way of writing some words.

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