Full name: Truong Thu Thao
Teaching Language: Korean, English
Specialized in Southern Vietnamese accent instruction
Education.
- Bachelor’s Degree in (Korean) Oriental Studies - Van Lang University of HCM City.
- Certificate: TOPIK Level 4
Work Experience
- Vietnamese Teacher – Gotoviki Language Center (03/2023 – Present)
+ Teaching Vietnamese language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and communication) to foreign learners at beginner to intermediate levels in both one-on- one and group settings. Learners include company employees, freelancers, housewives, seniors, international students, etc.
+ Assisted in organizing and coordinating the Langviko Korean-Vietnamese Language Exchange Club at Gotoviki for 4 months.
- Freelance Korean - Vietnamese Comic Translator (06/2022 – 05/2023)
+ Translated Korean romance comics into Vietnamese.
- Freelance Korean Language Tutor (04/2021 – 08/2022)
+ Taught Korean in one-on-one classes, focusing on test preparation for university students majoring in foreign languages.
Teaching Style & Strengths
I am a patient, friendly, and enthusiastic teacher. My teaching philosophy is centered on building strong connections with learners by prioritizing their goals, needs, emotions, and learning preferences.
I create engaging, interactive lessons by blending theory with real-life applications, and incorporating cultural, entertainment, and everyday life elements. This approach helps learners absorb the language naturally and apply it confidently in real-world situations.
Career Objective
I aim to pursue a long-term, professional career in teaching Vietnamese. Beyond teaching in Vietnam, I aspire to bring the Vietnamese language and culture to learners across the globe.
In the future, I hope to contribute to the development of customized Vietnamese learning materials and programs tailored to diverse learner backgrounds, making language learning more effective, enjoyable, and culturally rich.
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