June 23 – July 28, 2026
(June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28)
6 weeks / 6 class hours
Tuesdays 1 hour
7pm Eastern; 6pm Central; 5pm Mountain; 4pm Pacific

Instructor: Min
Location: Online via Zoom
Level: Beginner
Age: Adults 18+
Class Size: Minimum 3 students; Maximum 5 students

Materials Needed: All materials will be provided.

About this class: This 6-week course is to equip students to be more confident and comfortable when navigating around South Korea. Students will feel more familiar with the Korean alphabet and basic words and learn useful phrases for travel. Students will also learn some etiquette and cultural tips to help make their trip more meaningful. (Syllabus may change slightly depending on students’ needs and goals).

Syllabus

Week 1: Korean Alphabet
Week 2: Korean Alphabet
Week 3: Navigating coffee shops & restaurants
Week 4: Navigating transportation
Week 5: Navigating hotels/airbnbs/lodging
Week 6: Navigating tourist sites

Cost: $100 ($75 before May 15!)

Doesn’t fit your schedule? Click here to join our waitlist or request a future class!

Payments options are as follows:
Pay in full today: $100
Hold your spot and pay the rest before class start date: $125 ($50 deposit now. Additional $75 paid by June 21, 2026).

Payment is accepted by credit/debit card, Venmo, Zelle, and Paypal.

about the instructor

Hello, 안녕하세요? I am Yonghi (or Julie). I was born and raised in Seoul, Korea and have been a language instructor for over 20 years. I am proud that I have a very standard Korean accent and even worked as a radio reporter for 2 years. I have a BA in English Language, an MA in Korean Literature and Creative Writing, TESOL certification, and Korean School Teacher Certification. I taught mostly English in Korea, but when I came to America about 25 years ago, I began teaching more Korean language. Especially after finishing my master’s degree in Korean Literature and Creative Writing, I realized teaching Korean is a more meaningful mission for me. So, I completed multiple levels of Korean School Teacher Certification programs from The Overseas Koreans Foundation. 

I previously taught students from pre-school to graduate school at a local Korean school, lectured in University of Texas El Paso’s STARTALK program, a federal grant foreign language program funded by NSA for Korean language, and instructured high school foreign language credit courses at online schools. I also frequently do freelance translation/interpretation work remotely or in person and private tutoring for all ages.

My goal for my language class is that students can learn Korean as if they’re in Korea. I also focus on topics that students are interested in and develop my lesson plans based on students’ needs and interests, and I introduce culture and history throughout the course.  I am fully aware of students’ busy schedules and work hard to make the most of our time. I treat all my students as I do my own 3 children and am flexible, patient, and professional.

In my spare time, I love watching movies, singing with my piano or guitar, writing short stories, volunteering at various places, and traveling with my family.

I am looking forward to sharing my enthusiasm for the Korean language with you and helping you speak fluently. Most importantly, I hope  that you can enjoy and have fun in the process of learning this beautiful language. Hope to see you in my class!