About Hana Korean Singapore

A born Korean, John moved to Thailand when he was 15 years old with his parents. He went on to complete his degree in Thailand at Thammasat University, Bachelor in Engineering majoring in Electrical Engineering. Teaching is a deep passion of John. After graduating with flying colours, he has amassed several years of language teaching experience in the private sector, including two years as a Korean teacher in a private school before joining Hana Korean Language Centre as a full-time teacher. John knows what it is like to learn a second or third language, having had to learn Thai to complete his university education in Thailand. He can easily relate to the challenges you will face when learning Korean and has come up with various techniques to overcome them, one of which is using music and catchy tunes to help adults remember vocabulary. John is an extremely talented piano player and regularly performs at Temasek Club. Since 2018, John has turned his attention to tutoring adults, helping them improve their proficiency in Korean in everyday and business settings. His motto is: “If you are willing to learn, I am willing to teach.”

Ms. Kim moved to Singapore with her family in 2004. She loves meeting new people and is curious about how human minds work. Different people pick up a new language differently, and Ms. Kim loves finding ways for each student to learn Korean easily. To her, teaching a language is not only about how well the student can speak, but also about exposing them to a different culture. She is a firm believer of the close relationship between language and culture. Through learning Korean, you can attempt to understand the thinking process and social behaviour of the Korean people. This is key to establishing a successful relationship in a multi-cultural business and social environment. She is excited to be able to drive the love of Korean culture to Singapore and beyond.

With over 21 years of dedicated experience teaching learners of diverse ages, backgrounds, and proficiency levels in both South Korea and Singapore, Monica is an exceptionally accomplished and passionate educator. Monica recently graduated with top academic performance from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, earning a Master’s Degree in Education in Korean as a Foreign Language. Her academic research focused heavily on practical language pedagogy, curriculum development, and tailored instructional methodologies for multilingual and multicultural students. She holds official Level 2 Certifications in both Korean Language Teaching and Childcare Teaching from the Government of South Korea. Throughout her career at prominent international institutions and language centres, including UWCSEA International School, Daehan Korean Language Centre, and Crystal Learning Centre, Monica has specialised in developing customised, engaging instructional resources. Her students consistently benefit from her structured grammar instruction delivered fluently in English, her interactive multimedia materials, and her highly supportive approach. Her commitment to student success is reflected in her excellent student retention rates and exceptional Google reviews. We are confident that Monica’s deep expertise and engaging teaching style will provide you with a rewarding and highly effective language learning experience.

Ms. Jeeeun graduated from the prestigious Yonsei University, aka SKY University, in Korea. She then travelled to the US for her Master’s and spent 5 years in the States. With her extensive time spent in the US, Jeeeun has learned to speak English far better than her Korean contemporaries. She believes in delivering engaging, student-centred Korean lessons to support learners to grasp the language in fun and effective ways for meaningful usage in their daily lives, be it for social integration or work purposes. Jeeeun enjoys travel, languages and music and is always eager to hear about the experiences of others!