Hanmin - Korean tutor - Toronto
1st lesson free
Hanmin - Korean tutor - Toronto

Hanmin

  • Rate $18
  • Response 1h
Hanmin - Korean tutor - Toronto

$18/h

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • Korean

Fashion Show Runway Photographer, ESL teacher for +10 years, teaching Korean and English for all levels!

  • Korean

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About Hanmin

What sets me apart is my bicultural background. Since I have lived for more than 12 years in Korea and more than 12 years in Canada, I understand how Korean learners think from both sides. I can explain Korean in a way that makes sense to English speakers while still teaching the natural expressions, tone, and cultural awareness used by native Koreans.

My strength is making Korean feel less intimidating and more practical. I do not simply teach textbook Korean. I help students understand how Korean is used in real conversations, social situations, work settings, online messages, media, and everyday life.

My experience in translation, interpretation, communication, and teaching also allows me to explain language with clarity and detail. I am patient, adaptable, and focused on helping each student gain confidence step by step.

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My approach as a Korean tutor is based on more than just teaching grammar and vocabulary. Having lived in Korea for over 12 years and in Canada for over 12 years, I understand both Korean and English-speaking cultures from the inside. This allows me to teach Korean in a way that is practical, relatable, and easy for English-speaking students to understand.

I help students learn not only how to say something in Korean, but also when, why, and in what social context certain expressions are used. Korean is deeply connected to tone, politeness, age, relationship, and situation, so I guide students through both the language and the cultural thinking behind it.

My teaching method is personalized, structured, and conversation-focused. I first identify each student’s level, goals, interests, and learning style, then build lessons around what they actually need.

For beginners, I focus on Hangul, pronunciation, basic grammar, sentence structure, and essential everyday expressions. For intermediate students, I help improve speaking confidence, listening comprehension, vocabulary range, and natural sentence-building. For advanced students, I focus on nuance, tone, idioms, cultural context, writing, translation, discussion, and more natural communication.

Because I have lived and studied in both Korea and Canada, I can clearly explain the differences between Korean and English sentence structures, expressions, and cultural expectations. Instead of giving direct word-for-word translations, I explain how Koreans actually speak in real situations.

My lessons often include pronunciation correction, grammar explanation, role-play, guided conversation, listening practice, sentence-building, real-life examples, and cultural notes. I also help students understand common mistakes English speakers make when learning Korean.

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Rates

Rate

  • $18

Pack rates

  • 5h: $91
  • 10h: $169

online

  • $18/h

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Hanmin will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 1hr

Details

The first lesson is free and lasts 1 hour. This session is a chance for us to get to know each other, understand your Korean level, discuss your goals, and decide what kind of lesson structure would work best for you.

For regular lessons, I offer both in-person and webcam options. Webcam lessons are $25/hour, and in-person lessons are $26/hour with no additional travel fee.

Lesson packs are available for students who want to study more consistently:
5 hours: $130
10 hours: $240

The 10-hour pack is recommended for students who want steady progress through a more structured learning plan. Lessons can be adapted for beginners, intermediate learners, advanced students, heritage learners, travelers, professionals, or anyone interested in Korean language and culture.

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