About
[5.0 rating over 28 reviews from another lesson platform]
안녕하세요! My name is Chiwon.
I’m a certified Korean teacher with over 10 years of experience, specializing in helping learners like you master the Korean language. I hold a Master’s degree in Korean Education for Foreigners and a Bachelor’s degree in Korean Language and Literature, along with a Teaching certification for foreigners issued by the Korean government. In 2025, I also earned my Virginia Provisional Teaching License in World Language (Korean), which qualifies me to teach in both public and private K–12 settings. So you can trust that you’re in good hands!
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of teaching students from all over the world, both in Korea and the USA. It’s been an amazing journey to share not just the language but also the rich culture that comes with it. My teaching approach blends academic knowledge with real-world experience, ensuring that our lessons are both effective and enjoyable.
As someone who has been learning English as a second language for years, I completely understand the challenges that come with acquiring a new language, especially in a foreign environment. That’s why I’m here to support you every step of the way. I’ll keep you motivated, encourage you to engage in conversation as much as possible, and guide you in enjoying your learning journey while working toward your goals.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing tennis, reading K-webtoons, and traveling. These hobbies keep me inspired and energized, and I love bringing that fresh energy into our lessons.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I’m excited to help you reach your Korean language goals. Let’s embark on this learning adventure together!
💟I am currently accepting new students. For inquiries about lesson times and dates, please send me a message.
Reviews from Another Lesson Platform
I have learned Korean with Chiwon for over 1 year and she is ALWAYS amazing. Her classes are always interesting and interactive, not long does she teach me essential Korean grammar and vocabulary, but also Korean culture and current trend. All these make the learning experiences very comprehensive and useful, and I am able to share with my friends the things I have learned from Chiwon. Highly recommended! You will love the language and the country more and more!
Amazing teacher! She is knowledgeable and patient. She will help you learn at a pace that is comfortable and natural to you. Highly recommend learning Korean with her. I am a beginner and am enjoying my lessons.
I would recommend Chiwon to anyone. She is really amazing! She was able to quickly change our lesson to meet my needs. I feel confident and ready for my trip to Korea! 감사합니다!
In just 4 classes, I've gained so much knowledge. My teacher is truly amazing and incredibly patient. These personalized classes are definitely a worthwhile investment.
In just 4 classes, I've gained so much knowledge. My teacher is truly amazing and incredibly patient. These personalized classes are definitely a worthwhile investment.
I love her patience with me and my ungodly mistakes❤️ Lessons are customized to my needs and I feel really comfortable❤️
I learn so much with every lesson with Chiwon. She goes beyond the textbook and covers thing like culture and common sayings. She creates a safe space for me to practice and experiment so I’m comfortable speaking.
As a native English speaker, learning Korean is really challenging. This week, I finished my second textbook. As we were reviewing the content, I realized how much I've learned in my ~1.5 years of taking lessons with Chiwon. She is a great teacher and is happy to give comprehensive answers to the litany of questions I ask each week. I always look forward to our lessons and, while I know fluency will not come overnight, I'm excited by the progress I notice.
I’ve been taking classes with chiwon for a few months now and I feel like I have made significant progress in my reading and speaking capabilities. She is fun to talk to and she gives good constructive feedback when I don’t understand something. I recommend anyone wanting to learn Korean to take classes with her!
I had always wanted to learn a language but never stuck with it. Teacher Chiwon has made all the difference. She is patient, informative, and very personable. I look forward to our classes very much throughout the week. And I feel like I’m making real progress.
Very patient and I love that she challenges me in class. It's easy to fall into cycle but she listens to what my goals are and created a plan for me to reach them. I really enjoy class and my homework is just the thing I need to keep moving forward with what we went over
Teacher Chiwon is a kind and patient teacher! I'm excited to keep taking lessons from her.
Chiwon is a super great teacher, she is encouraging and great at providing helpful feedback. She provides materials and homeworks that are helping me learn quickly. She helps me with my spelling/writing/speaking/grammar foundations and even though I’ve taken only a few classes I can see improvement already!
Teacher Chiwon is very deliberate and resourceful in teaching Korean. She is encouraging and kind to her students. I would recommend lessons from Teacher Chiwon.
Ms. Chiwon's teaching encouraged me to revisit my love of learning Korean! It was really great that she worked with me to create a teaching structure that helped me the most, and thanks to her, I can learn quickly and efficiently. She is very sweet and I love talking to her during class time!
This is my first time trying an online session. I felt nervous trying to speak the Korean out loud, but Chiwon helped me feel at ease, clarifying areas that I struggled with. I'll definitely be continuing these lessons!
Chiwon is the best instructor I can ask for! She provides a solid plan of teaching that will have you reach your goal! I thought it'd be very difficult, but she makes it fun and understandable to process. Thanks to Chiwon, I can now read and speak Korean -- I'm prepared for my trip to Korea!
The lessons are very organized and well structured, which has been super helpful for a beginner like me. I feel like I am getting a strong foundation in my skills and we are covering a good amount of material in each lesson. I look forward to every session and can't wait for the next one!
Chiwon has been a great teacher. She really pushes to make you understand (listening, speaking, etc.). Her lessons are straightforward and engaging. I recommend her to anyone learning Korean.
I had a very good lesson with Chiwon, including conversational practice on a specific topic as well as a vocab list of new words from our conversation.
Great teacher! I'm a slow learner and she is vary kind and patient! Definitely recommend!
Thank you for being so patient and nice. I've become more comfortable because she is very supportive during our lessons. She always has a great attitude and I strongly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn Korean seriously!!!
Chiwon is a fantastic teacher! I am learning Korean from scratch and she has designed lessons that are perfect for me, which go at a good pace with complementary homework/study assignments. She is also very friendly and encouraging. I have been loving my experience so far!
I really enjoy my lessons with선생님. I appreciate that she always takes time to make sure I understand something, and I never feel rushed to move forward if I'm not ready. Her lessons have been structured and thorough, which I find very helpful to my personal learning style. As always, thank you for a great lesson!
Chiwon is a super great teacher. She is helping me learn quickly with materials and homework. She helps me build strong foundations in my writing, speaking, and grammar. She is encouraging and gives helpful feedback during class. After each class, I can see my improvement.
I am a Senior in High School and have been taking Korean classes with Chiwon. The classes have been so worthwhile! She has an amazing way of breaking things down so that they are understandable, and always keeping it light and fun. I really appreciate how patient Chiwon is and how she teaches to my learning style! I would definitely recommend her!
저는 2년 동안 한국어를 공부했고 선생님과 함께 시작했어요. 선생님은 최고의 선생님이에요! She’s the teacher I wish I always had when I went to school. I never felt like I was just a number in her class. As a person, 선생님 is very kind, patient, and understanding. She’s very intuitive and gets to know her students. In her class, I felt like she knew what my strengths and weaknesses were. She knew when to push me when I was shy to speak, but she never overdid it. As shy as I was to talk, she made me quickly understand that it was okay to make mistakes and not once did I feel embarrassed. Her lessons were always fun and kept me on my toes. We generally would start off warming up with her asking me basic questions, reviewing previous homework, going over new grammar, and then practicing, although each lesson varied. Some lessons she incorporated grammar while we talked about dramas or music. I never lost interest in learning Korean because she always kept me motivated. I’ve learned a lot from her so far and still have more to learn. 선샌님 genuinely cares and if you’re looking for someone to help you learn Korean, I would definitely choose her.
Chiwon is a very friendly and patient teacher. She is very organized with a great lesson plan
Teaching Style
I offer structured lessons using textbooks for those who want to build a strong foundation in Korean. This way, you’ll not only get a solid grasp of grammar but also improve your reading, listening, and speaking skills. But if your main goal is to boost your speaking fluency and pronunciation, we can focus on conversation-based classes where I’ll provide helpful feedback throughout each lesson.
I’m really flexible when it comes to your goals and interests, so don’t hesitate to let me know what you’d like to focus on. During our lessons, I try to speak as much Korean as possible, but I’ll adjust the amount depending on your level to make sure you feel comfortable and confident.
Curriculum
💟I am currently accepting new students. For inquiries about lesson times and dates, please send me a message.
💟Lesson Policy
Cancellations and reschedules to lesson time with less than 24 hour notice are subject to the full cost of the lesson. No shows will be charged the full cost of the lesson after 15 minutes.
Credentials & Affiliations
- M.A. in Korean Education for Foreigners, Yonsei University
- B.A. in Korean Language and Literature, Sookmyung University
- Korean Teaching Certificate, Ministry of Education, Korea
- Virginia Provisional Teaching License with an endorsement in World Language (Korean)




