For all of you who want to be able to speak Korean more naturally

Do you have any of the following concerns?

“My favorite idol is speaking on stage, and all of the Korean fans understood what they were saying immediately. But I can’t understand what they are saying, and it’s so frustrating...”

“When I ordered samgyeopsal, the staff said, ‘고기는 3인분부터...’ but I couldn’t catch what they said afterward.”

“At the fan signing event, my favorite idol spoke to me, but I didn’t understand Korean and could only smile. back at them”

In fact, 77% of Korean learners started learning the language because of K-pop or K-dramas.

However, when it comes to actually speaking, many people hit a major wall.

Even if self-study helps with reading and listening to some extent, actually trying to speak the language often leaves them lacking confidence or struggling to find the right words...

Surveys show that over half of Korean learners feel speaking ability is their biggest challenge.

→ To solve this problem, practice focused on speaking in real-life scenarios are a must.

Two key points to becoming fluent in Korean like a native speaker

In my own experience, I continued to take Japanese lessons over the phone for five years while learning the language.

Thanks to this experience, I was able to converse smoothly with locals during my trip to Japan, and even had people tell me, “I thought you were Japanese.”

Through this experience, I realized that if you have just these two of the following things:

1) A learning environment that suits you

2) Consistent practice through speaking

Then anyone can naturally become fluent.

In my lessons, I will fully and thoroughly assist you to “speak Korean more naturally” through the following methods:

• One-on-one conversation training with immediate feedback
• Customized conversation scripts and situational role-play practices (at fan meetings, cafes, shopping, airports, etc.)
• Personalized feedback notes after each lesson, with careful assistance for weak areas

Introduction to my lesson contents

1. Korean that can be used for your favorite idol’s social media and fan activities

• Learn to naturally understand the meaning and nuances of social media posts
• Practice having 30-second conversations for fan letters and fan sign events

2. Simulating ordering at a cafe

• Practice ordering using actual menus
• Learn how to place basic orders to ordering customized preferences step by step

3. Practical Korean for traveling in South Korea

• Master how to transfer on subways and ride taxis
• Learn conversation phrases for when you get lost or encounter unexpected situations

Reasons why my lessons are chosen

• You will be able to understand the words of your favorite idol’s social media posts and YouTube videos in real time
• Through role-play practices, you will be able to naturally acquire conversations that are “truly useful” for traveling in South Korea and daily life.
• My lessons contents are practical and are aimed at “being able to speak,” instead of just memorizing words and phrases.

Tutor Introduction｜Shiwoo

• Learning Japanese over phone: 5 years continuously
• Working at a hospital: in my 5th year (with cumulative experience of assisting over 60,000 patients)
• Planning on starting my working holiday in Japan from July 2025
• From beginner to advanced levels, customized 1-on-1 lessons tailored to your level

Leveraging my customer service experience at hospitals,

I provide gentle and thorough lessons where anyone can feel comfortable speaking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can absolute beginners really be able to learn to speak Korean?

A. Yes, absolutely. We will start with basic expressions and pronunciation commonly used in daily life.

You’ll have the chance to practice repeatedly in enjoyable and practical situations like ordering at cafes or at a fan meetings.

After each lesson, I will provide feedback notes so you can steadily improve.

Q2. Is it okay to ask questions in Japanese during lessons?

A. Yes, of course you can. I can also converse in Japanese,

so please feel free to ask any questions in Japanese if you don’t understand.

Even absolute beginners can take lessons with me with ease.

Q3. I’m worried about being able to continue learning.

A. I will set “small and achievable goals” each time and provide review materials to help you progress comfortably.

You’ll get practice assignments like actually pronouncing K-pop lyrics or K-drama lines aloud, making learning more enjoyable and sustainable.

If you’d like,

 I’d be rejoiced to hear more about your
stories on “why you decided to learn Korean” or
“what you are interested about South Korea!”

I’ve prepared a brief 2-minute mini-questionnaire
in advance, so please feel free to give it
a try and casually answer them ☺️

【https://forms.gle/pjMRJavsy2mYsXQr7】
(※While responses are optional, I recommended that you fill this in as it will help make goal-setting easier.)

Why not start with a free counseling session?

・Do you want to enjoy K-dramas without subtitles

・Do you want to understand your favorite idols’ better

・Do you want to converse freely while traveling in South Korea

If you have goals like those listed above,

please come and sign up for our free counseling lesson with me.

You can consult anytime through Cafetalk’s messaging function as well.

The first counseling session is free. (a 15-minute trial lesson)

Why not take the first step toward speaking Korean “as your own language” right here, right now.

※ All of my lessons are conducted without the video camera turned on, and by using voice chat only.
There is no need to show your face, so even beginners who feel shy can participate with confidence.

【 Cafetalk Translation / June 2025 】
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