Hello, my name is Minki Choi and I'm an experienced native Korean tutor currently living in Korea, South. I have been giving Korean lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2025. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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About me - English
Hello! My name is Minki, and I’m passionate about languages, teaching, and helping students achieve their goals. I grew up in Korea and studied abroad at universities in Australia and Japan. This international background has given me a deep appreciation for cultural exchange and the challenges of learning a new language. Currently, I am a student at Kyunghee Cyber University, majoring in Korean education. I will graduate by next year and will have adequate knowledge and skills to teach Korean.
I speak Korean (native), Japanese (JLPT N1 certified), and English (IELTS 7.5). Because I’ve personally gone through the process of mastering multiple languages, I understand the obstacles learners face and how to overcome them.
Teaching Style
I believe that being able to communicate in the learning language is the most important part of mastering it, so I encourage active speaking from the very beginning.
Structured with textbooks: My Korean lessons are based on the Sejong or Kyunghee Korean textbooks, which cover multiple levels. In the first class, I will evaluate your level and decide together which textbook to use so that your learning is both systematic and personalized.
What I Offer
Korean: From beginner Hangul to advanced conversation, TOPIK preparation, and cultural insights.
Why Learn With Me?
Multilingual perspective – I understand learning from both a student’s and teacher’s side.
Academic background – Currently majoring in Korean education and preparing to be a certified Korean language teacher.
Flexible teaching – I will adjust to each student’s needs and learning goals, while still referring to the textbooks from time to time to keep lessons structured and well-guided.
I look forward to meeting you in class and helping you progress step by step toward fluency!
Qualifications & Experience
4th year student at Kyunghee Cyber university majoring in Korean education.
Graduated at the University of Sydney with Bachelor of Medical Science majoring in Immunobiology.
Teaching Approach
My teaching methodology focuses on active communication from the very beginning. I believe that being able to speak and interact in the target language is the key to mastering it. I use the Sejong or Kyunghee Korean textbooks as a foundation for structured learning, but I adapt lessons to each student’s level, goals, and interests. Lessons combine textbook study, real-life examples, and conversation practice to build both accuracy and fluency.