Goeun Kim

When learning something new like snowboarding or swimming, practicing intensively for a few weeks helps your body remember it—even if you take a long break. The same goes for Korean! At the beginner level, focused learning over 3-6 months gives results 10x better than stretching it over years. That’s why I recommend beginners take lessons at least twice a week. If that’s not possible now, start when you have more time. But I know 1:1 lessons aren’t always affordable or flexible, so I created a 70-lesson beginner course! Each lesson is 5-10 minutes long, perfect for busy schedules. Launches next week! Join the waiting list for: ✅ A discount ✅ Notifications when it’s live! Ready to start learning? Link in bio! 😊 #learnkorean #koreanclass #learningkorean #koreanteacher #studykoreanwithme

'제발’ = ‘Please’? 😅 Not quite! Learn when to use ‘제발’ and what to say instead for polite requests! By the way, I’m launching my White Belt Korean Course just in time for the Lunar New Year! 🌙🎉 Join the waiting list now to get an exclusive discount. Don’t miss out! Link in bio! 🙌 #learningkorean #koreanclass #koreanlesson #squidgame #kdramalover

My 2024 Reflections and 2025 Goals✨ Here are some things I tried in 2024: 1. Living in Thailand for Six Weeks I lived my dream of traveling while working! From December 2023 to January 2024, I taught classes and explored Thailand—it was amazing. 2. Making Cocktails A cocktail bar owner taught me how to make cocktails, and I even created my own. Such a fun experience! 3. Trying Beondegi I avoided silkworm pupae my whole life, but I finally tried them this year. Let’s just say it wasn’t for me. 😂 4. Launching an Online Course I created a course that anyone can access anytime. Fun fact: the ad photo was taken at a friend’s house, and I’m holding eyeliner instead of a pen! 😂 5. Vintage Shopping Meeting students from diverse backgrounds inspires me to try new things. This year, a student(thanks Shayna!) introduced me to vintage shopping, and it felt like a treasure hunt—so much fun!😆 6. Wearing Hanbok at Gyeongbokgung I always thought this was for tourists, but I loved wearing hanbok at Gyeongbokgung. I took so many photos! 7. Hosting a Free Webinar As a shy person, hosting a webinar felt daunting, but I really enjoyed interacting with everyone in the comments. 8. Giving Grilled Eel Another Try I hated it as a kid, but I tried it again this year and actually liked it! 9. Filming Long-Form YouTube Videos I started filming horizontal, long-form videos for YouTube. Hoping to do more in 2025! 10. Making a Snow Duck Why didn’t I do this sooner? It’s adorable! 11. Teaching an Idol Trainee This one’s top secret, so no pictures—but I had the chance to teach an idol trainee at a K-pop agency this year. I had the opportunity to assist with translation during their monthly evaluation, and I was deeply moved by their passion and dedication. I worked so hard this year, with less than five days off (even during Lunar New Year and Chuseok!). I met incredible students and achieved so much, but I also felt the impact on my health. So, my goal for 2025? Take 10 days off! It may not sound like much, but for me, it’s huge. I’m already excited!😆 Did you try something new, big or small, in 2024? Or is there something you’re excited to try in 2025?

Originally, I planned to write about how Koreans celebrate the year-end and New Year holidays, but this tragic event has taken over the nation’s focus. The national mourning period will continue for 7 days, until January 4th. During this time, many large annual events, such as New Year’s Eve countdowns and sunrise gatherings, are expected to be scaled down or canceled. If you’re currently in Korea and planning to attend such events, please take this into consideration.

[Download Closed] Did you know Christmas in Korea is more about romance than family? 💕🎄 Korean Christmas traditions are quite different from the West! Which of these surprised you the most? And don’t forget! You can download the flashcards for free in my profile! 🎁 #메리크리스마스 #learningkorean #dailykorean #koreanwords #koreanvocabulary #koreanflashcards

November Memories✨ #1,2 친구들이랑… 아니 학생들이랑… 아, 아니, 친… 학…?! #3 My favorite 소주👉대선, what's yours? #4 In Seoul, people usually make seaweed soup with beef, but in coastal cities like Busan, seafood-based seaweed soup is common! #5 DJ: 100% vibes / Us: 200% hype #6 부산 불꽃놀이🎆 내년에 또 갈거야! #7 Me last night: Life of the party 🎉 Me today: Regretting life 😩 #8 The egg.... #9 Me: Allergic to 애교 #10 눈오리 #11 친구 집들이. 우리 14살에 만났는데 너가 벌써 결혼을 하고 요리를 이렇게 잘하고...🥹

Ready to master Korean? 🎉 This course is perfect for beginners starting with Hangeul, and you’ll also learn essential everyday conversation expressions! Click the link in my profile to sign up and start learning step by step. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! 🚀 #learnkorean #learningkorean #koreanclass #kdrama #koreandramas #lovelyrunner #sunjae #koreanteacher

Now it’s your turn! Practice making your own ‘(으)ㄹ까요?’ sentences in the comments! Want to study this grammar and other essential beginner-level Korean grammar? Join my course and master Korean step by step! 🎉 Click the link in my profile to join the waiting list and get access to the Black Friday sale price – don’t miss out! 🚀 # learnkorean #koreandrama #kdrama #koreanclass

Here’s a clip from last week’s K-Chat Starters webinar! When I was learning English, I found myself saying ‘really?’ and ‘wow!’ all the time when I didn’t know what else to say. So, I thought Korean filler words like these would be helpful for Korean learners, too! 😊 Thank you to everyone who joined the webinar. Have you ever relied on certain phrases like these when learning a new language? #learningkorean #koreanclass #koreanfriends

What' a birthday tradition in your country? Let me know in the comments! #kdrama #lovelyrunner #koreanculture

What an amazing time at the Hangeul Hangout! 🎉 I loved writing your names in Korean and seeing everyone get excited about learning Hangeul. Your kind messages really touched my heart—thank you so much! 🙏 Missed this session? Don’t worry! Another Free Hangeul Workshop is coming soon. Want to join? 🗓 Sign up now to reserve your spot and let’s learn the Korean alphabet together! 💬 Tap the link in my bio! You will learn: ➡️ The Origins of Hangeul ➡️ Hangeul for Everyday Use ➡️ Write Your Name in Hangeul #hangeul #hangul #learningkorean #dailykorean #easykorean #koreanlesson

Have you ever worn 한복 before? Knowing the names of each part, like 저고리, 치마, and 꽃신, makes the experience even more fun! 🌸