Hi there! My name is John and I am Korean-American, currently living in Busan, South Korea and working as an English professor at a university, I am fluent in both English and Korean languages, of course, and I love teaching them to students of all demographics. My hobbies include working out, running, and shopping. I also love watching the NBA and other major sports, as well as horror movies and podcasts of my favorite comedians such as Shane Gillis. If you're ready to have a fun time having interesting conversations with an energetic teacher, don't hesitate to contact me.
Hope to talk to you soon!
English
Lesson category:
English Conversation for beginners
Business english
Daily conversation
Travel conversation
Pronunciation correction
Entrance exams preparation
Essay preparation
TOEIC (R) test preparation
Preparation for other English proficiency tests
IELTS
TOEFL
OPIC
I have over 15 years of English teaching expertise to students of all demographics. I'm a very enegetic teacher who will motivate you to speak as much as possbile in a comfortable and fun environment. Also, I tend to be pretty meticulous and passionate when I teach, so I tend to point out everything that might help my students to improve.
Language
Lesson category:
Korean
Since I'm perfectly fluent in both English and Korean languages, I can also teach Korean for students who wish to learn.
Tutor (Test Preparation)
Lesson category:
Grammar
English
I have taught grammar to students ranging from elementary to university students, as well as corporate executives. I really enjoy teaching grammar, and it can actually be very fun!
Hobbies
Lesson category:
sports, fitness, and fashion
I'm a workout nut! Also, I'm really into fashion, so if you'd like to have fun conversations about these topics, let me know!
Life
Lesson category:
Cooking
I have over 15 years of English teaching expertise to students of all demographics. I'm a very enegetic teacher who will motivate you to speak as much as possbile in a comfortable and fun environment. Also, I tend to be pretty meticulous and passionate when I teach, so I tend to point out everything that might help my students to improve.
Health・Fitness
Lesson category:
Food and Nutrition
Diet
I have over 15 years of English teaching expertise to students of all demographics. I'm a very enegetic teacher who will motivate you to speak as much as possbile in a comfortable and fun environment. Also, I tend to be pretty meticulous and passionate when I teach, so I tend to point out everything that might help my students to improve.
Food, nutrition, and diet, along with just the overall topics of fitness and health, are genres of discussion I have lots of knowledge in. Let's discuss them together!
Others
Lesson category:
professional sports like the NBA, MLB, the UFC, etc...
fitness, nutrition, health
I have over 15 years of English teaching expertise to students of all demographics. I'm a very enegetic teacher who will motivate you to speak as much as possbile in a comfortable and fun environment. Also, I tend to be pretty meticulous and passionate when I teach, so I tend to point out everything that might help my students to improve.
As you can see in my general profile information, I have interest in various topics, and among them, I consider myself to be especially privy to professional sports, fitness, nutrition, cooking, and fashion. Let's talk about them!
Type
Fee
Time
Remarks
Basic plan
8coins / 30min
choosable
After consulting with the instructor, the lesson time can be selected by the student in 30-minute increments.
Trial lesson
5 coins
15min
Trial lessons can only be given once for each instructor.
Fixed time plan
10coins
40min
General conversation topics for all levels
Time Zone: Asia/Seoul
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
early morning
morning
daytime
evening
night
midnight
contrarian17’s schedule was updated on 2025/06/24.
* We do not guarantee lessons during the indicated times.
* Please check with the instructor on the chat function for specific lesson dates and times.
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Hi there! My name is John and I am Korean-American, currently living in Busan, South Korea and working as an English professor at a university, I am fluent in both English and Korean languages, of course, and I love teaching them to students of all demographics. My hobbies include working out, running, and shopping. I also love watching the NBA and other major sports, as well as horror movies and podcasts of my favorite comedians such as Shane Gillis. If you're ready to have a fun time having interesting conversations with an energetic teacher, don't hesitate to contact me.
Hope to talk to you soon!
Details
English
Lesson type:
English Conversation for beginners
Business english
Daily conversation
Travel conversation
Pronunciation correction
Entrance exams preparation
Essay preparation
TOEIC (R) test preparation
Preparation for other English proficiency tests
IELTS
TOEFL
OPIC
I have over 15 years of English teaching expertise to students of all demographics. I'm a very enegetic teacher who will motivate you to speak as much as possbile in a comfortable and fun environment. Also, I tend to be pretty meticulous and passionate when I teach, so I tend to point out everything that might help my students to improve.
Language
Lesson type:
Korean
Since I'm perfectly fluent in both English and Korean languages, I can also teach Korean for students who wish to learn.
Tutor (Test Preparation)
Lesson type:
Grammar
English
I have taught grammar to students ranging from elementary to university students, as well as corporate executives. I really enjoy teaching grammar, and it can actually be very fun!
Hobbies
Lesson type:
sports, fitness, and fashion
I'm a workout nut! Also, I'm really into fashion, so if you'd like to have fun conversations about these topics, let me know!
Life
Lesson type:
Cooking
I have over 15 years of English teaching expertise to students of all demographics. I'm a very enegetic teacher who will motivate you to speak as much as possbile in a comfortable and fun environment. Also, I tend to be pretty meticulous and passionate when I teach, so I tend to point out everything that might help my students to improve.
Health Fitness
Lesson type:
Food and Nutrition
Diet
I have over 15 years of English teaching expertise to students of all demographics. I'm a very enegetic teacher who will motivate you to speak as much as possbile in a comfortable and fun environment. Also, I tend to be pretty meticulous and passionate when I teach, so I tend to point out everything that might help my students to improve.
Food, nutrition, and diet, along with just the overall topics of fitness and health, are genres of discussion I have lots of knowledge in. Let's discuss them together!
Others
Lesson type:
professional sports like the NBA, MLB, the UFC, etc...
fitness, nutrition, health
I have over 15 years of English teaching expertise to students of all demographics. I'm a very enegetic teacher who will motivate you to speak as much as possbile in a comfortable and fun environment. Also, I tend to be pretty meticulous and passionate when I teach, so I tend to point out everything that might help my students to improve.
As you can see in my general profile information, I have interest in various topics, and among them, I consider myself to be especially privy to professional sports, fitness, nutrition, cooking, and fashion. Let's talk about them!
Fee
Plan
Fee
Time
Remarks
Basic Plan
8coins / 30min
choosable
After consulting with the instructor, the lesson time can be selected by the student in 30-minute increments.
Trial lesson
5 coins
15min
Trial lessons can only be given once for each instructor.
Fixed Time Plan
10coins
40min
General conversation topics for all levels
Schedule
Time zone: Asia/Seoul
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
early morning
morning
daytime
evening
night
midnight
contrarian17's schedule was updated on 2025-06-24.
* We do not guarantee lessons during the indicated times.
* Please check with the instructor on the chat function for specific lesson dates and times.
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