Are you ready to start speaking Korean confidently?
Are you fed up with watching countless Korean language Youtube videos, Instagram posts and trying to learn Korean on your own?
Walking away from language classes and language exchanges feeling inadequate, frustrated, and disappointed?
You are dying to learn Korean but not sure where exactly to start?
You are wasting time studying (the wrong way) useless grammar, flashcards, and not improving?
Is that your Korean reality?
You can keep trying to figure things out on your own but the truth is...you are learning one of the hardest languages in the world.
So my question for you is: how are you going to take responsibility for your own Korean so you can be on your way to fluency?
Your coach
안녕하세요! 저는 한국어 선생님 네이뜬입니다! 반거워요!
My name is Nathan and I have been speaking Korean for the past 12 years. My Korean journey all started when I decided to have my parents send me to a Korean school in Los Angeles, California. I dreamed of being multilingual as a young typical African-American teenager growing up in the suburbs.
What a lot of people don´t know about my story is that I used learning Korean as a way to escape my abusive household and create a new life for myself abroad. Korean allowed me to get job opportunities, get accepted to one of the top universities in Korea, and make long lasting meaningful relationships.
Although I learned Korean as a teenager a huge part of my Korean study was done on my own through a lot of trial & error, determination, and struggle. From embarrassing encounters, pronunciation struggles, job interviews, awkward social situations, and so much more.
Korean for me is not just my second language but also a huge part of my life. I decided to become a Korean language coach because I know personally the struggles Korean language learners face. I am an expert at explaining complicated Korean grammar in an easy to understand way.
I want to help you develop the Korean confidence and skills you need. My goal at SmarterKorean is to help guide and support you to become a true Korean speaker.
Included in my group program:
8 Group Classes held twice a week
Korean worksheets & homework
Access to PPT Lessons
Recorded Zoom Classes (In case you miss the class)
Authentic Native Audios
Audio Reviews
Personal Padlet for speaking homework
Personalized Review Videos
24/7 Language Support
Study Schedule to keep you accountable
We should not work together if:
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You are looking to make a quick buck.
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Not serious or committed to building your business & self-development.
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Not ready to do the work.
We should work together if:
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Serious about creating a location independent business.
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Serious about creating a brand that brings high-level impact and value.
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You have a skill or expertise that can create transformation in someone´s life.
Duration:
1 month and a half
Goal:
By the end of the month and a half, you will have laid down the foundation for your online business, gained clarity about your message/ branding and created your launch plan.
I decided at the end of 2019 I was going to go independent but had no idea where to start. I contacted Nate with 'Go Independent From Scratch', and took his business strategy coaching. After the first session I was on fire! I completed his course and worked hard daily to Go Independent From Scratch!' And I have done just that. Five Apple ESL launched Q1 of 2020! I am running my own business and doing what I love on my terms. No more fear of the wrong feedback plummeting my ranking and ruining my income. I am the business and I learned it all from Nate! Thank you! There are other offerings out there BUT what I received from Nate was not only skill, but inspiration. I also received support throughout the process. I highly recommend working with Nate if it is your desire to Go Independent From Scratch!
Lonnie Taylor,
ESL Teacher
Ready to work with me?
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Important:
1. Please note that when booking you will see the session duration showing 1 hour. Please ignore this. All packages include 3 full 1-hour coaching sessions. This will be confirmed at the check out page.
2. In order to book simply sign up with your email account and create your own password.
Questions about working with me?
Email me: Jiseung19@gmail.com
🎓Korean for Teens Program
Does your teen love K-dramas and language? Do they dream of walking through the streets of Seoul eating tasty Korean street food and confidently speaking Korean?
Learning Korean isn’t just cool—it’s a step toward international opportunity, cultural literacy, and even career advantages.
If you are a teenager who is serious about learning Korean language and culture then this is the program for you!
What you will learn:
Level 1: Korean Foundations (A1–A2 CEFR)
Who it’s for: Total beginners or casual learners ready to get serious
🧠Focus Areas:
✅Hangul(한글) Korean alphabet reading and writing mastery✍🏾
✅Basic conversation skills (greetings, introductions, ordering food)
✅Grammar foundations: sentence structure, particles, verb conjugation
✅Vocabulary: 500+ essential words
🏆Milestone: Write a basic diary entry in Korean and hold a 3-minute conversation.
✅ Virtual Korean field trips
✅K-Culture labs: Explore Korean music, history (including Black history in Korea)✊🏾, and pop culture
💬 Real Conversations, Not Just Grammar
How you will learn:
1:1 Online weekly classes
All class materials are included
Access to my interactive online platform for after class practice with:
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Native Korean audios designed for real world understanding👂🏾
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Drag & drop exercises
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Fill in the blank activities to catch your strengths and weaknesses.🤓
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Dictation practice to improve your listening skills. ✍🏼 📔
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Translation activities to strengthen your comprehension skills. 🎧
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It's beginner-friendly, interactive, and way more fun than a textbook.
🧠 No Overwhelm, Just Progress
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Your teacher
안녕하세요! 저는 한국어 선생님 네이뜬입니다! 반가워요!
My name is Nathan and I have been speaking Korean for the past 15 years. My Korean journey all started when I decided to have my parents send me to a Korean school in Los Angeles, California at the age of 14. I dreamed of being multilingual as a young typical African-American teenager growing up in the suburbs.
What a lot of people don´t know about my story is that I used learning Korean as a way to escape my abusive household and create a new life for myself abroad. Korean allowed me to get job opportunities, get accepted to one of the top universities in South Korea, travel the world and make long lasting meaningful relationships.
Although I learned Korean as a teenager a huge part of my Korean study was done on my own through a lot of trial & error, determination, and real struggle. I went through both the American and South Korean education system. From embarrassing encounters, pronunciation struggles, job interviews, awkward social situations, and so much more.
Korean for me is not just my second language but also a huge part of my life. I decided to become a Korean language coach because I know personally the struggles Korean language learners face. I am an expert at explaining complicated Korean grammar in an easy to understand way.
I want to help you develop the Korean confidence and skills you need. My goal at SmarterKorean is to help guide and support you to become a true Korean speaker.
What my students have to say:
Hi, I’m Danielle, and this is my son, Chance. We’re from Virginia and Texas, respectively. Both of us are proud Army brats.
Our Korean Language Journey
Before we found SmarterKorean, Chance casually mentioned that he had "a slight interest in possibly learning Korean." His words, not mine. But after we came across Nathan’s social media and I shared it with him, that small spark of curiosity turned into genuine excitement.
Why We Chose SmarterKorean
It was important to me that my son, who presents as white, understands that brilliance and language mastery come in Black and brown faces too. Since starting with Nate, Chance’s confidence has grown—not just in Korean, but in himself. Learning at his own pace has been essential for his development, especially since some things take more time for him to grasp. And that’s perfectly okay.
We truly recommend SmarterKorean to anyone, regardless of age. Nate is kind, engaging, and patient. We appreciate him deeply.
-Danielle & Chance
My daughter wanted to learn the Korean language ever since discovering KPop a few years ago.
Smarter Korean was everything we were looking for and she adores Smarter Korean; this program has completely transformed her Korean skills in only a month. Throughout the week, I constantly find her studying her notes and doing all she can to improve. I found her placing sticky notes on everything she could find in her room, which is now entirely covered in Korean vocab. She loves this program and is always looking forward to classes and challenging herself outside of class. She learned to read and write Hangul within her first couple of classes, and is currently formulating full sentences and can understand some Korean as well. Nate is a very amazing teacher who dedicates a lot of time, ensuring that his students enjoy and get a ton out of each lesson. My daughter has so much fun in this class and never stops pushing herself to strive in Korean, and this is thanks to the support system Smarter Korean offers. Smarter Korean has entirely emerged my daughter in Korean Language and culture and taught her so much in such little time. We love love, love Smarter Korean, and plan on being apart of it for a very long time.
-Dayana F.
⚠️ Program Disclosure: For Committed Teens Only
My Korean for Teens program is designed for motivated and committed learners who are serious about building a strong foundation in Korean.
If your teen is just exploring or unsure about committing, I recommend starting with a trial class or consultation to see if it’s the right fit.
Read MoreA package of 4 Korean classes (each class is 1 hour) that you can schedule individually
4 hr