Korean tutors · Los Angeles · Since 2006
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Yunhee J
★★★★★
15 Years of Teaching Experience, Passionate about Language, Culture, and Education
- Walnut •
- Online
Specialties: Advanced Korean, Korean for Kids, Intensive Korean
Yunhee is a Korean instructor with over 15 years of language teaching experience. She was born and grew up in Seoul, South Korea and studied Korean/English Translation. She has taught the language and culture of Korea to all age groups in both...
Yunhee J.
15 Years of Teaching Experience, Passionate about Language, Culture, and EducationYunhee is a Korean instructor with over 15 years of language teaching experience. She was born and grew up in Seoul, South Korea and studied Korean/English...
Jihye L Experienced Korean Language Teacher
- San Gabriel •
- In-Person, Online
Specialties: Advanced Korean, Intensive Korean
Hello, My name is Jihye and I teach the Korean language in Los Angeles, California. I graduated from Kyung Hee University in Seoul and earned a Master's degree at the California Institute of the Arts. I have been teaching Korean for over 10 years...
As low as $60.00/hr Online
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Jihye L.
Experienced Korean Language TeacherHello, My name is Jihye and I teach the Korean language in Los Angeles, California. I graduated from Kyung Hee University in Seoul and earned a Master's degree...
Sanghoon B
★★★★★
Multilingualism, Specialized Education, Extensive Experience, Target Audience, Practical Skills
- Hangzhou •
- Online
Specialties: Conversational English, Business English, Business Korean, Korean for Travel, Conversational Korean, Korean Grammar, Advanced Korean, Chinese for Travel, Chinese Grammar, Korean for Beginners, Korean for Kids, English for Beginners, English for Travel, English Grammar
Hello! My name is Sanghoon Bhang, and I am a dedicated and experienced language educator specializing in the Korean language. I am excited to help Korean language learners master the Korean language. I hold a bachelor's degree in Teaching Korean...
Sanghoon B.
Multilingualism, Specialized Education, Extensive Experience, Target Audience, Practical SkillsHello! My name is Sanghoon Bhang, and I am a dedicated and experienced language educator specializing in the Korean language. I am excited to help Korean...
Jihoon J
★★★★★
Light, Learning, Growth your languages.
- maranta 1
Specialties: Business Korean, Academic Korean, Korean Grammar, Advanced Korean, Korean for Travel, Chinese for Beginners, HSK, Chinese for Travel, Chinese Grammar, Korean for Beginners, Korean for Kids
Offers 30 min free-trial
As low as $39.00/hr Online
Jihoon J. Offers free-trial
Light, Learning, Growth your languages.Hello! Everyone! I am Jihoon, A Korean. Currently I am living in Bogota, Colombia. I am [ CERTIFIED KOREAN LANGUAGE TEACHER ] [ DEGREE IN CHINESE ] I can...
Jungwon C
★★★★★
I'm an experienced teacher with a BA in Korean Language also fluent in Spanish
- Guadalajara •
- Online
Specialties: Advanced Korean
I'm an experienced teacher with a BA in Korean Language. I offer custom-made lessons tailored to each student’s needs, using clear structural comparisons with other languages to help learners understand Korean quickly, build confidence, and...
Offers 30 min free-trial
As low as $25.00/hr Online
Jungwon C. Offers free-trial
I'm an experienced teacher with a BA in Korean Language also fluent in SpanishI'm an experienced teacher with a BA in Korean Language. I offer custom-made lessons tailored to each student’s needs, using clear structural comparisons...
Nari A
★★★★★
Learn Korean language from a cerfitied teacher!
- NYC
Specialties: Business Korean, Academic Korean, Korean for Travel, Advanced Korean, Study Skills Coaching, Test Preparation, Executive Function Coaching
Hi, my name is Nari. I have been a Korean language teacher for over 17 years, teaching high school, college, and adult students. I have a professional Korean language teaching certification from New York State for grades 7-12. I wrote a textbook...
Nari A.
Learn Korean language from a cerfitied teacher!Hi, my name is Nari. I have been a Korean language teacher for over 17 years, teaching high school, college, and adult students. I have a professional Korean...
Kyuyoung L
★★★★★
Korean teacher fluent in Chinese and English
- Alexandroupoli
Specialties: Business Korean, Academic Korean, Korean for Travel, Chinese for Beginners, Conversational Chinese, Business Chinese, Korean Grammar, Advanced Korean
You want to learn languages but... you think it will be tough to learn? Are you afraid that you lack basic knowledge? Don't worry. This is why I am here. Contact me to begin...
Kyuyoung L.
Korean teacher fluent in Chinese and EnglishYou want to learn languages but... you think it will be tough to learn? Are you afraid that you lack basic knowledge? Don't worry. This is why I am...
Why Korean?
Four reasons to take Korean classes
Dive Into K-Culture Without the Subtitles
K-dramas, K-pop, and Korean cinema are a global phenomenon. But subtitles lose the wordplay, the honorifics, and the humor that make Korean storytelling so addictive.
Thrive in LA's Koreatown Economy
Koreatown is a full-service city within LA — banks, clinics, law firms, media companies — operating primarily in Korean. Fluency is a career asset right here at home.
Marvel-Level Language Coaching
Strommen coached Korean for Marvel's Eternals and Hawkeye. When Hollywood production needs Korean language precision, they work with us.
Master Hangul in a Day, Earn Respect for a Lifetime
King Sejong designed Hangul to be learned in hours. Showing up to a Korean conversation reading their script — not Romanization — signals genuine respect.
Since 2006
Korean in Los Angeles
Korean is spoken by about 77 million people, primarily in South Korea and North Korea, with substantial diaspora communities in the United States, China, Japan, and Central Asia. The Korean writing system, Hangul, was deliberately invented in 1443 by King Sejong the Great to make literacy accessible to common people. It is widely considered one of the most logical and learnable writing systems ever designed: you can memorize the entire alphabet in an afternoon. Korean grammar, however, is another story. It is agglutinative, with verbs going at the end of the sentence and a complex system of speech levels that change verb endings, vocabulary, and even sentence structure based on the social relationship between speakers. Politeness is not optional in Korean. It is grammatically encoded.
Los Angeles has the largest Korean population outside of Korea. Koreatown, bounded roughly by Wilshire, Olympic, Western, and Vermont, is not a quaint ethnic enclave. It is a city within a city: Korean-language banks, hospitals, law firms, karaoke rooms, restaurants open until 3 AM, and newspapers that cover local LA politics entirely in Korean. The community extends well beyond K-Town into the San Fernando Valley, Fullerton, and Irvine. Korean cultural influence in LA runs far beyond the Korean-American community. K-pop, K-drama, Korean skincare, and Korean barbecue have become mainstream. Strommen has coached Korean for Marvel productions including Eternals and Hawkeye, working with cast members on pronunciation and delivery.
Strommen has been matching students with private Korean tutors in Los Angeles since 2006. Our tutors are native speakers who know that Korean’s speech levels are the make-or-break element for sounding natural: use the wrong level with the wrong person and you have committed a social error, not just a grammar mistake. We teach Hangul immediately because it takes so little time to learn, and then we get into real conversation. Whether you are a K-drama fan who wants to ditch subtitles, a heritage speaker filling in the formal registers your parents never used at home, or a professional working with Korean companies, your tutor designs every session around your actual needs.
No public Korean group classes right now — but we can set up a semi-private class for your family, friends, or company with as few as two people. Get in touch.
Korean class FAQ
What is the best way to learn Korean?
Learn Hangul first — it takes a few hours to a few days, and it eliminates the crutch of Romanization, which causes pronunciation problems. Then work with a native speaker regularly. Korean's speech level system is something you can only learn through guided practice; a tutor shows you which level to use in which context and corrects you in real time. Between sessions, K-dramas are surprisingly effective study tools because they expose you to natural speech patterns, slang, and the full range of politeness levels. Pair that with a flashcard app for vocabulary and you will make steady progress.
How long does it take to learn Korean?
The Foreign Service classifies Korean as Category IV — the hardest tier, alongside Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese — estimating 2,200 class hours for professional proficiency. But conversational Korean comes faster than that number suggests. Hangul takes almost no time to learn, the grammar is highly regular with very few exceptions, and pronunciation is manageable. Most students with consistent weekly lessons can hold everyday conversations within 9 to 15 months. Heritage speakers progress faster because they already have the sounds and much of the vocabulary internalized.
Is Korean hard for English speakers?
The grammar is very different from English. Subject-object-verb word order, agglutinative verb endings, particles that mark grammatical function, and a speech level system with at least six distinct registers — these are all unfamiliar concepts. But here is the thing: Hangul is one of the easiest writing systems in the world to learn, Korean pronunciation is consistent, and the grammar, while complex, follows its own rules with remarkable regularity. It is hard in the sense that it requires a different way of thinking about language. It is not hard in the sense of being chaotic or full of exceptions.
Can I take Korean classes online?
Yes. All Korean lessons are available online via video call. Many of our Korean students prefer online because it fits around work, school, and the LA commute. Screen sharing is useful for Hangul practice and for reviewing written exercises. You get the same native-speaking tutor each session, with a personalized lesson plan. Our tutors span multiple time zones, so we can accommodate early morning or late evening sessions if needed.
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