I teach Korean through communication, culture, and confidence-building practice. My classes are interactive and student-centered, with an emphasis on meaningful use: learners practice listening, speaking, and pragmatics in realistic contexts rather than memorizing isolated rules. I also integrate cultural materials and media to support motivation, interpretation, and retention.
Teaching approach
- Communication-first instruction: learners use Korean to accomplish real tasks and express meaning.
- Structured support: scaffolded activities, frequent formative feedback, and proficiency-aligned goals.
- Culture and context: cultural materials and media support interpretation and engagement.
- Evidence-informed design: I draw on corpus and experimental methods to design materials and evaluate outcomes.
Classroom practices
Hangul calligraphy (한글 붓글씨)
Calligraphy strengthens Hangul accuracy and builds cultural connection. It also provides a memorable way to practice letter forms, spacing, and visual attention to detail.
Engaging, interactive lessons
Students learn best by doing. I use guided speaking tasks, short communicative activities, role plays, and quick formative checks to keep lessons active and motivating.
Real-life conversation practice
I teach practical Korean for everyday situations (ordering, asking questions, polite expressions, and interactional routines), so students can use Korean confidently beyond the classroom.
Dialogue-based speaking practice
Dialogue practice helps students sound natural. We work on intonation, reactions, and everyday expressions using short, realistic scripts and structured feedback.
Drama and music for authentic input
Students learn authentic expressions through short clips and lyrics, followed by shadowing, speaking prompts, and personalized vocabulary notes to support transfer to conversation.
Culture and popular media
Cultural content supports motivation and contextual understanding. I use festivals, media, and contemporary topics to develop listening skills, pronunciation, and discussion-based speaking.
Learning through food and games
Food- and game-based tasks create meaningful repetition and high engagement. Students build vocabulary and expressions while practicing speaking in a low-stress environment.
Guided use of language-learning tools
I help students use apps and digital resources strategically through weekly goals, review routines, and progress tracking—so practice is consistent and cumulative.