Speak Korean Like You Actually Live

Ever spent hours on Korean apps but freeze when the barista asks a simple question? Yeah, same. Fortunately, there’s a better way to learn.

I created Bestie’s Korean Club because traditional Korean classes weren’t effective. As a result, I saw too many international students and expats stuck in textbook-land while real Korean conversations happened around them. In fact, as someone who speaks four languages and teaches in Seoul, I understand this struggle firsthand.

The Awkward Truth About Learning Korean in Seoul

Let’s be real — most Korean courses have you memorizing formal phrases that sound completely unnatural to locals:

❌ You learn: “어디에 가셨습니까?” (Where did you go? – robot formal) ✅ Meanwhile, locals say: “어디 갔어?” (Where’d you go? – actual human)

Consequently, when Koreans hear your textbook Korean, they switch to English immediately. Cue frustration.

How We’re Different

At Bestie’s Korean Club, we don’t do boring textbook drills. Instead, we focus on natural conversation:

• First of all, we practice real 반말 (casual Korean) that helps you make actual friends • Additionally, we keep groups small (max 9 people) for personalized feedback • Furthermore, we create judgment-free zones where mistakes = growth • Above all, we focus on Korean that works at cafés, bars, and hangouts

What Happens in Our 2-Hour Sessions

Our meetups at Hollys Café in Itaewon follow a structured approach:

1. Bestie Chat (10 min) — Initially, warm up with trending Seoul topics
2. Level 1 Korean (30 min) — Next, have real convos with simple Korean
3. Fix & Tips (15 min) — Then, get a quick breakdown of common mistakes
4. Level 2 Korean (30 min) — After that, level up with more complex convos
5. Fix & Tips Round 2 (15 min) — Subsequently, learn to sound more natural
6. Seoul Life Talk (20 min) — Finally, chat about anything in Korean

Who This is For

✓ International students taking formal Korean classes who need real practice ✓ Expats who know some Korean but get English responses from locals ✓ In other words, anyone who’s tired of sounding like a textbook instead of a person

The Korean Nobody Teaches You

Most classes focus on 존댓말 (formal speech) only. However, this keeps conversations distant and awkward.

We focus on casual Korean because: • Primarily, it helps you make real connections • Moreover, it’s how friends actually talk • Additionally, it’s what you hear in K-dramas and K-pop • Therefore, it builds your confidence faster

Join Your Korean Besties

For just €29 (intro price!), you’ll get: • 2 hours of guided Korean conversation practice • Personalized feedback on your speaking • A supportive community of fellow Korean learners • Not to mention, real Seoul insider knowledge

Our next sessions are filling up fast at Hollys café (Itaewon Station Exit 3, 3rd floor).

Don’t waste another month speaking textbook Korean that has locals switching to English. On the contrary, start speaking like you actually live here.

What Our Members Say

“After years studying Korean in Norway, I couldn’t get locals to speak Korean with me. Nevertheless, two sessions at Bestie’s Club changed that — I had my first 10-minute Korean convo with a barista yesterday!” — Julia 🇳🇴

In conclusion, if you’re ready to level up your Korean, grab your spot for our next session below!

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✨ Speak Korean like you belong here ✨