2025 SPRING COURSES
Korean Language Instructor
With more than 20 years of teaching experience, I focus on the structure of the Korean language, so that students learn how to form proper Korean sentences. I taught Korean at Vancouver Community College and later, I moved to Langara College in Vancouver where I spent 14 years teaching all levels of Korean as well as pronunciation and listening. As language courses have been discontinued at Langara College due to Covid-19 in 2021, I made my own online language school (ALK).
I provide daily assistance on Skype / Kakao Talk (from May,2025), so my students can have more opportunity to practice beyond the class.
LEVEL 1A
As a lower beginner course 1, students will learn how to read and write Hangul (the Korean alphabet), introduce themselves in Korean. Students will also learn how to communicate using key basic sentence structures and vocabulary .The fee and schedules are subject to change. To get the latest updated information please refresh the website and read FAQ.
MAY SCHEDULE (PLUS DAILY PRACTICE)
Fri May 16- Jun 27 | 6:30-8 pm PST
JUN. SCHEDULE (PLUS DAILY PRACTICE)
Sun Jun 1- Jul 20 | 10- 11:30 am PST
Thu Jun 5- Jul 24 | 7 – 8:30 pm PST
*NO CLASS FROM JULY 12th TO 18th
*JUL. & AUG. SCHEDULES will be updated soon!
$229 ( MAY PROMOTION) $249(GST/ PST NOT applicable)
LEVEL 1B
As a lower beginner course 1, students will practice the subject marker with a variety of sentences and key basic sentence structures using To Be and WH question words as used in daily settings. The fee and schedules are subject to change. Max.6 students. To get the latest updated information please refresh the website.
SCHEDULE (PLUS DAILY PRACTICE)
Mo May 26- Jun 23| 7:15- 9 pm PST
$249 (GST/ PST NOT applicable)
LEVEL 3
As a lower beginner course 3, students will be able to strengthen communication skills by exchanging opinions and ideas while using appropriate expressions and grammatical structures. To get the latest updated information please refresh the website. The fee and schedules are subject to change. Max. 6 students. Prerequisites: Korean Level 2C or equivalent.
SCHEDULE (PLUS DAILY PRACTICE)
Wed May 28– Jun 25| 6- 7:45 pm PST
$249 (GST/ PST NOT applicable)
LEVEL 4
As an upper beginner course 1, students will be able to make longer sentences using different conjunctions and will learn higher level grammatical structures and vocabulary while improving their fluency. The fee and schedules are subject to change. Max. 6 students. Prerequisites: Korean Level 3C or equivalent.
SCHEDULE (PLUS DAILY PRACTICE)
Tu May 20-Jun 17 | 7:15- 9 pm PST
$249 (GST/ PST NOT applicable)
LEVEL 7
As a lower intermediate course, students will continue learning and practicing various complex verb endings, complex sentence structures, and honorific expressions. Topics will cover daily activities which are meaningful in real-life situations. The fee and schedules are subject to change. Max. 6 students. Prerequisites: Korean Level 6 or equivalent.
SCHEDULE (PLUS DAILY PRACTICE)
Tu May 6- Jun 3| 5- 6:45 pm PST
$249 (GST/ PST NOT applicable)
Pronunciation & listening
✅Do you want to understand K- dramas and K-pop without subtitles one day ? ✅ This NEW course is specifically for improving listening skills so it can help students understand words, sounds and phrases better. ✅ It’s not a reading class. ✅ By learning Korean pronunciation rules, applying them to reading, and focusing on proper pronunciation, students will be able to have better listening skills. ✅ According to my former students who took this course, they noticed that their listening skill has been improved. ✅Students will have more opportunity to practice more and receive feedback on Skype. Prerequisites: Ability to read 한글 the Korean alphabet. To get the latest updated information please refresh the website.
SCHEDULE (PLUS DAILY PRACTICE)
Fri May 9 – Jun 27 | 6:30- 8 pm PST
$249 (GST/ PST NOT applicable)
TUTORIAL LESSONS
*NO TIME for the scheduled classes ? The benefit of having a private one on one is that you can learn at your pace with a flexible schedule. Even with one hour, you can’t imagine how much you can learn as well as practice speaking and listening. The sessions will be 4 weeks long.
* The spots for ONE on ONE tutorial lessons are full. Please JOIN the available group classes.
* If you’re interested, please inquire at [email protected] or text at(604)652-0770.
REGISTER FOR A CLASS
Upon registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email and instructions to pay via e -transfer. If you don’t receive the auto reply within a day, please email at [email protected].
Here's what some of my students have to say
Never too old to learn a second language. I work full-time and despite not having as much time as I would like to devote to learning Korean, I am pleased with the progress that I have made. The classes are a nice balance of speaking, listening, grammar, and reading. Choon-hee has tremendous patience, wonderful sense of humor, and a good way of explaining things. For people of all ages, who are interested in learning Korean, I would wholeheartedly recommend learning with Choon-hee.
I began my Korean language learning at the time of pandemic and am grateful for the opportunity to learn from 선생님 and with all the classmates along the way. The courses are engaging and cover aspects of listening, writing, reading, speaking, and applying. I appreciate 선생님’s genuine care and support for us during and after class, from giving feedback, providing notes and resources, being available to answer questions, to encouraging us to try what we can on our learning journey.
Choon-hee is an excellent teacher who always has time to answer questions, find additional material and encourage students. Classes are always fun and engaging with a clear structure. I probably would not have continued studying Korean if I had another teacher.
When I first met 선생님, I already took 2 beginner Korean courses at a college but I could not understand a single word from the teacher. I noticed that other students that had taken the same beginner courses with 선생님 were miles ahead of me. I then realized that a good teacher can make such a big difference. 선생님 is very passionate with her work and she really wants her students to excel and be fluent in the language. 선생님 is very interactive with the students in class and truly makes learning “Fun”.
Learning Korean was fun but good teachers were hard to meet. I was very thankful that I met 선생님 after being taught by 3 different Korean teachers. When I left Canada in 2018, one thing that I was so sad about was that I could no longer learn from 선생님. However, thanks to the pandemic, I can learn from her again online. 선생님 is the best teacher I’ve ever met.
学习韩文可以很有趣，只要你找到好的老师。
我曾经在加拿大和韩国学韩文，선생님是我碰到过的韩文老师里最好的一个，因为她英文和韩语都很好，所以可以将文法和韩国文化解释得很清楚，并且她的课生动有趣，让你可以在学习的过程乐在其中。而且선생님很愿意教我们更多，只要我们愿意学，私下问问题也回覆得很快。所以如果你想要学韩文，强烈推荐你跟선생님学！
Frequently asked questions
Zoom for class, Skype / Kakao Talk (from May,2025) for homework and daily practice. Zoom link will be sent to you via e-mail the day before each class.
Recording classes is NOT permitted.
Once the class starts, any time of day you can practice on Skype. You can send your homework and recordings practicing vocabulary and sentences from class worksheets as well as practicing your own sentences. You can set your own study time, and practice as often as you would like.
Are those mandatory to attend? No. this is provided for students who want to practice more outside of class.
* E-transfer (CAD). NO cash, credit cards or cheques accepted.
Upon registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email. If you don’t receive the auto reply, please be sure to check your junk mail folder or email at [email protected].
You don’t need to purchase a textbook. PDF files will be provided and there is no additional charge for this course material.
Refund policy: If a student withdraws before the first class (NOT on the day the first class starts), all the tuition fee will be refunded minus a 20 dollar administration fee. After that, there will be no further refunds. If a student wishes to transfer their full tuition to a future session, they must request it at least one week before a new session begins. All requests must be submitted to [email protected].
If you have self-studied before you take a course and haven’t taken any course, it’s highly recommended that you should take L1A , where you’ll learn and practice the basic key sentences. If you have taken a course before, you can email to explain what you’ve learned then the instructor will advise you.
You should register with payment one week before the first class starts but if space is still available new students can join before the first class starts but no later. Registration will depend on space availability. Until you pay, your registration is not done and you may lose your spot so please complete your registration with payment as soon as possible.
In the event one has to miss a class I advise students to contact a classmate to ask them to provide notes or information about what was missed. I also advise students to make a study group with other classmates to assist each other.
Yes, all the classes are designed for adults, age 18 and up.
Build confidence in Korean through practice
Classroom
Immerse yourself in a Korean-only classroom where every lesson is taught in Korean to enhance your language acquisition. This immersive approach ensures you learn faster and more effectively, fully engaging with the language as it is spoken and used. Fun penalties are given when students revert to English after learning the necessary Korean expressions, adding a playful element to the learning process.
Practice
Daily Practice: Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with daily practice sessions on Kakao Talk. Get personalized feedback and stay connected with your learning, even outside of regular class hours. Group sessions include pronunciation practice, homework checks, and video content to prepare for the next class, ensuring you continuously improve your skills.
Feedback
Receive individualized feedback on your homework, tailored to help you correct mistakes and improve your Korean proficiency. This hands-on guidance ensures continuous progress in your language learning journey, with all notes shared via group Skype/ Kakao Talk (from MAY, 2025) after each class.
Materials
Study with well-organized materials that cover reading, writing, and speaking. These resources are designed to help you build a strong foundation in Korean, guiding you step by step through your language learning process. PDF files are provided, eliminating the need for additional textbook purchases, and ensuring you have all the materials you need at your fingertips.
Have fun exploring Korea
