Teacher Yen is one of Verb Hive's most admired and in-demand teachers. Not only is she charming and engaging, she is also one of the best qualified Korean teachers in the Philippines, even in the world. Here are 5 things about Verb Hive's resident Korean language expert:
1. Yen is a trained language educator
One of the reasons Teacher Yen teaches so well is her formation in linguistics and language education. She has a Bachelor's in Linguistics, magna cum laude, a Master's in Language Education from Korea University in Seoul, and is now a PhD candidate in Education at UP Diliman. She holds a TOPIK Level 6 certification.
2. Yen is a multi-awarded Korean speaker
When we said she is among the best in the world, we meant it. Teacher Yen is a champion orator in Korean! She bagged first prize in the Korean Speech Contest in 2015, first place in the 2016 Korean Oratorical Contest and the Minister of Education Award (First Prize) in the 2016 World Korean Speech Contest. World-class Korean speaking skills indeed.
3. Yen is a published translator
There's no questioning Yen's proficiency in Korean, but to translate a hit and iconic Korean book and publish it worldwide? That's just awesome! She is the official English translator "Yearning from Home While I am at Home" - the bestselling Korean book of 2021.
4. Yen is associated with prestigious institutions
Teacher Yen is trusted by various institutions in the Philippines and in Korea, including UP Diliman, Jeonbuk National University Institute for Southeast Asian Studies, UP Korea Research Center, King Sejong Institute, UST Angelicum College, Apop Publishing, etc. Her association with these respected organizations is a testament to her proficiency and professionalism.
5. Yen also teaches Filipino...to Koreans!
Teacher Yen is also the go-to resource for teaching Filipino to Koreans who aim to gain a deeper understanding of our culture and systems, and better relate to Filipinos. Among her learners are academics, language professionals and university students in Korean. Bongga talaga!
If you're thinking of learning Korean, choose to be guided by the world's best.
Teacher Yen is offering her courses on Verb Hive. Head to verbhive.com/courses for more information and to enroll!
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