The Confusing Grammar That Makes You Regress

Introduction

I am a professional teacher and Korean language strategist with over thirteen years of experience teaching learners from all over the world — foreigners, Korean diaspora, and even students with disabilities. Over countless lessons, I faced many trials and errors, and those experiences shaped me into the educator I am today. 안녕하세요! I am


⭐ A certified professional Korean strategist “Shinnie”, registered with the government, ranked first among all teachers (13 years of teaching experience; schools, academies, overseas programs, and private lessons).

⭐ I offer patient, systematic, and natural lessons for all levels, ages, challenges, and requests.

⭐ I taught Korean while previously working in public enterprises, marketing, publishing companies, and as an English teacher. After becoming the top-ranked teacher, I decided to quit my corporate career and focus entirely on Korean language education.

⭐ I perform in Seoul with singing, rapping, vocal, and dance performances.

⭐ I have developed an independent customized encyclopedia.


My students


✅ Achieved native-like fluency in Korean from level 0 within 1–2 years.

✅ Passed KIIP 4, 5, TOPIK 3, 4, 5, and 6 on their first attempt within a few months.

✅ Successfully corrected resumes, cover letters, and passed interviews with prestigious companies such as HYBE Entertainment, Netflix, and major Korean corporations.

✅ Achieved first place in speaking contests and earned scholarships.

✅ Took lessons to become singers with Gangnam Style Psy’s agency vocalist, with me as the interpreter.

✅ Received pronunciation guidance from an American audio recording company.

✅ Translated everything on their websites and apps.

✅ Wrote and sent fan letters to their favorite idols.


During my teaching career, I noticed something alarming: many learners — ranging from 1 month to 15 years of study — came to me after using countless materials, teachers, and even university courses, yet their Korean skills remained stagnant or even regressed.

 

If you truly want to improve and become independent someday, you must study with the right materials and strategies because Korean is a systematic yet natural language with billions of vocabulary combinations and grammar patterns. I know most people use a textbook, translator, app, AI, or take random classes. However, the more you rely on them, the more your skills can actually regress.


For example:

↪️ If you search “to attend,” translators display “참석하기 위해” literally.

But in real situations, it could mean: 참석하 / 참가하 / 다니 / 참여하 / 참석하기 위해 / 참가하기 위해 / 다니기 위해 / 참여하기 위해, etc.


↪️ Unfortunately, any teacher, textbook, school, or even AI doesn’t visually show why your skills are not improving and are even getting worse at the same time — literally nobody, nowhere.


I have already analyzed and organized everything for your independence. Therefore, you must use only the PDF materials I provide from now on. And if you want to experience my customized lessons that have created countless success stories, you are welcome to book a class at https://linktr.ee/koreanstrategy