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The Bad Korean Teacher
Korean Language and Culture Educator
The Bad Korean Teacher is a Korean language and culture educator and content creator based in New York City. He has spent years teaching conversational Korean to students worldwide, helping learners move beyond textbook phrases and understand how Korean is actually spoken in daily life. With a combined social media audience of over 130,000 followers at the time of writing, he is known for breaking down complex grammar and cultural behaviors into clear, relatable explanations. His teaching philosophy centers on building confidence through practice, encouraging students to embrace imperfection as part of mastery. He offers private lessons, digital materials, and cultural workshops designed to improve pronunciation, fluency, and real-world communication skills.
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree
Professional Achievements
- Has worked at Korean companies such as Samsung and Hmart
- Helped with translations during election periods for Korean voters
Favorite Piece of Advice
For Korean learners, I strongly suggest starting with learning Hangul (the Korean alphabet). From there, you can start recognizing Korean sounds from K-drama or K-pop. Then lastly, you want to record yourself speaking so pinpoint any gaps in pronunciation.
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Where to watch K Dramas for free
These aren’t necessarily free options, but Korean dramas have become much more accessible in recent years and are available on almost every streaming platform at this point, many of which you may already have access to. Some include Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and Viki. Viki is one that may be lesser-known and is more specific to Asian drama.
