Korean - new beginner workshop Suits Travelers

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Jinjoo 🇰🇷 Korean Language Tutor 🇰🇷
Graduated from a Korean middle school and later completed VCE Korean as a First Language, giving me a strong academic foundation and native-level fluency.

Jinjoo can provide classes for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced learners
Personalised Lessons – Tailored to your goals, including study, travel, hobbies, or professional use
Comprehensive Support – Grammar, pronunciation, conversation, writing, and cultural understanding
Academic & Exam Preparation – Support for VCE Korean, school coursework, and university studies

Teaching Assistant
- Assisted in delivering creative workshops exploring tarot symbolism, visual storytelling, and emotional expression through imagery.
- Helped plan and schedule structured lessons for student clubs, ensuring an organised and effective learning approach.
- Guided approximately 20 students in understanding complex subjects, developing critical thinking and interpretation skills.
- Conducted one-on-one and group sessions, helping students overcome challenges through interactive discussions.
- Provided administrative and in-class support, ensuring smooth lesson delivery and active student participation.

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This 1-hour "Introduction to Korean" workshop is designed for absolute beginners, focusing on high-engagement, practical skills to give participants a confidence boost on their first day.

Workshop Title: Hangeul & Hello: Your First Hour of Korean
Duration: 60 Minutes
Goal: Learn to read basic Hangeul, introduce yourself, and understand Korean polite greetings.

Workshop Schedule (1 Hour)

1. Welcome & Introduction

• Action: Instructor introduces themselves in Korean (안녕하세요!).

• Icebreaker: Ask participants why they want to learn Korean (K-drama, K-pop, travel).

• Goal: Set a welcoming tone and explain that Korean is phonetic and easy to learn.

2. Introduction to Hangeul

• The Concept: Explain that King Sejong created Hangeul to be learned in a short time.

• Basic Consonants & Vowels: Introduce key consonants (ㄱ, ㄴ, ㅁ, ㅅ, ㅇ) and basic vowels (ㅏ, ㅣ, ㅗ, ㅜ, ㅡ).

• Activity: "Match the sound." Display a letter (e.g., ㅁ) and have students identify it as 'm'.

• Structure: Explain how to combine consonants and vowels into blocks (e.g., ㄱ + ㅏ = 가 [ga]).

Natural conversational phases or tailor made modules can be arranged.