Korean_rok / 1:1 Coaching
Korean, built
around you.
Private sessions shaped entirely by your goals, your level, and the way you actually want to use Korean.
Before we start
You're probably not afraid of the grammar. You're afraid of getting it wrong in front of someone.
That's normal — and it's exactly why this is 1:1, not a classroom. No one else is listening, no one's keeping score. Every mistake you make with me is just information — a place to get sharper, not a performance to be judged on.
A course teaches everyone the same thing. Coaching teaches you the one thing you need next.
How it works
- 1
We start with where you are.
A short conversation to find your real level and what you want Korean for.
- 2
We build your path.
Every session is designed around you — not a fixed syllabus.
- 3
We go at your pace.
Slow down, speed up, change direction. It's your time.
A typical arc
Coaching isn't improvised. Most people start on one of two eight-session arcs — then we bend it around your level, your goals, and whatever you walked in wanting.
Everyday Korean
Get around Korea on your own — cafés, restaurants, directions and all.
- 1Greetings & introducing yourself
- 2Ordering at a café
- 3Convenience store & numbers
- 4Ordering at a restaurant
- 5Directions & when you're lost
- 6Getting around — taxi & subway
- 7Shopping & numbers in action
- 8Small-talk survival & full rehearsal
Real conversation
Stop sounding like a textbook — hold your own in real talk.
- 1자기소개 2.0 — who you are, why Korean, what you're into
- 2약속 잡기 — making plans — when, where, shall we meet
- 3취향 말하기 — opinions and preferences, and how to say why
- 4어제 이야기 — talking about the past
- 5계획 말하기 — talking about what's coming
- 6리액션 — 진짜요? 대박 — sounding like a person, not a textbook
- 7카톡 한국어 — texting and KakaoTalk Korean, its own language
- 8진짜 대화 — twenty minutes unscripted, recorded, played next to your first
Where you start, how fast you move, what we swap in or skip — all yours. The eight sessions are a spine, not a script.
Your workspace
One page, shared — you prepare on it, we run the session from it, and your work goes back onto it.
Every session, three parts
Before — on your own
That session's page is waiting for you: ten words with examples, and one grammar point. Anything that doesn't land goes in your Questions for Rok list — I read it before we meet.
During — together
We open with small talk and clear your questions, then work that session's dialogue: read it together, swap roles, and then say the same thing about your real self, off-script.
After — back on the page
You write a few sentences using what we covered, and record a twenty-second version out loud. Don't read it — say it. Both stay on the page, and I go through them before your next session.
What you leave in part three is where part one of the next session starts.
It's paired with the self-paced courses: they build your foundation between calls, so our live time stays all about you speaking — and me fixing your pronunciation on the spot.
That material is public, all of it — every level, every lesson, laid out. Have a look at what we'd be building on.
See the curriculum library ↗Opens in Notion. Nothing to sign up for.
Who this is for
- Learners who want to speak, not just study.
- K-drama and K-pop fans who want the real, natural language.
- Anyone preparing for something specific — travel, TOPIK, work, a move to Korea.
Start here
One session, no commitment. We find your real level and what your Korean is actually for.
Trial session
A first 1:1 lesson to see how we work together.
$30
Keep going
Once you know it fits, choose how you want to pace it — session by session, or a month at a time.
Standard session
A single 1:1 lesson, built around you.
$45
Intensive session
A single session focused hard on one goal.
$60
Debate & Discussion
Live 1:1 practice holding your own in real Korean conversation.
$79
Most chosen
Monthly — 4 sessions
Four sessions a month. Steady rhythm, and the continuity where real progress happens.
$165
Monthly — 8 sessions
Eight sessions a month, for a faster, deeper pace.
$330
For a specific goal
A focused program for learners with something particular in mind.
Write-to-Speak Intensive
A focused program that turns what you can write into what you can say.
$299
The Write-to-Speak Intensive above is the one program with a method of its own — you write, I mark it up, we say it aloud, and you keep the recording.
All sessions are 1:1 over video, 50 minutes. Spots are limited — I don't teach full-time, on purpose.
What students say
“Your patience, encouragement, and positive energy create a welcoming environment where making mistakes feels like part of the learning process instead of something to fear.”
“Before taking your class, I tried learning Korean through apps like Pimsleur and Duolingo; however, they couldn't provide the human connection, cultural insights, or personalized guidance that come from learning with a native Korean teacher.”
“The lesson is very well structured and you give us psychological support, so we have the strength not to give up when things get tough.”
“Some of my previous teachers weren't as detailed, or wouldn't correct my mistakes as I spoke — which is a priority for me.”
“The most patient and kind teacher who isn't judgemental and gives you the space to make mistakes without pressure.”
“You don't let me coast easily even when I want to, and you don't allow me to hide behind what I do well. You pick up on my gaps quite quickly and make me catch up. That is, for me, the mark of a skilled instructor.”
“I was so scared because I didn't feel ready for the trip without vocabulary and sentences, but now I feel confident and I think I can do it!”
“I sit back and reflect on my learning and think about where I was at the beginning of the year, and I realise the progress I have made since working with you has been exponential — and my confidence has grown as well.”
“The videos are short, and Rok's explanations are engaging — he presents the information like a story and speaks at a pace that allows me to grasp everything immediately. After a long day of work and study, I actually consider watching these videos a prize.”
“As a complete beginner, hearing the correct pronunciation and getting immediate feedback has made a huge difference for me. Time has been my biggest challenge lately, but Rok has been incredibly patient, encouraging, and supportive. It's been one of the best ways to build confidence.”
“I was definitely nervous at first, but your kindness made me feel very comfortable. I'm genuinely grateful for your guidance — you've already made a positive impact, and I truly appreciate the passion you have for teaching.”
Want to talk it through first?
Tell me what you're after and I'll suggest where to start — no pressure.