Korean beginners: module 1

Jaeran is a language teacher with over 20 years of experience . Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she moved to London after earning her Bachelor and Masters degrees, as well as a Certificate in Education. Here, she worked as a professional translator for businesses and institutions such as the Court of justice, which led her to teaching Korean as a foreigin language, first privately and then in various further education institutions. This soon became her full time career, and since then she has taught Korean language and culture to adults and young adults at all levels, from absolute beginner to advanced, often supporting their studies or their entrance exams (e.g. at SOAS). Jaeran's lessons are always fun and lively, and incorporate examples and exercises taken from contemporay Korean culture such as TV dramas and K-Pop.

Jiyeon Kim is a certified Korean teacher, born and raised in South Korea, where she studied Political Science at university. Her teaching career began with yoga, but after moving to London in 2020, she transitioned to teaching Korean, discovering a deep passion for sharing the language and culture. This led her to pursue a degree in Teaching Korean to Foreigners, making her a certified instructor. Jiyeon believes that learning a language is deeply connected to understanding its culture. In her classes, she blends Korean grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation with cultural insights, creating a fun and immersive experience. With extensive experience, she has had the privilege of working with over 300 students from diverse backgrounds and different ages. Currently, she teaches at City Lit, where she finds meeting and teaching students incredibly rewarding. In addition to her teaching, Jiyeon runs social media channels that make learning Korean accessible and engaging. Passionate about helping her students succeed, she is dedicated to guiding them toward achieving their Korean language goals with confidence and success.