Live & Learn with your Teacher

Live and learn with
a young Korean tutor —
4 weeks in Korea

Stay in your teacher's home and experience 1-on-1 lessons alongside real Korean daily life.
Classes, accommodation, and local friends — just show up.

See the program
  • 8 yrsProgram experience
  • 100%Certified teachers
  • Age 32Average teacher age
  • 4.9★Average rating
Fall 2026 (Sep–Nov) — last cohort enrolling0–3 seats per week · closing soon

Are these concerns holding you back
from studying Korean in Korea?

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"I want to live in Korea, but
my Korean isn't good enough — it scares me"

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"I want to learn Korean,
but classroom study feels boring"

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"I can't keep up with the class
and I'm losing confidence"

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"I can read and write, but
my speaking just isn't improving"

Stop studying Korean at a desk —
Learnstay and just live it.

A language is not learned — it is lived in.

— Edward Sapir

Life

Daily Life

Survival language for eating, shopping, and getting around like a local

Social

Social

Social language for living alongside neighbours in a new community

Culture

Culture

Background knowledge to understand context behind the language and communicate with depth

KLV has created the most intuitive Korean language program, ‘Learnstay’, built around the daily life, social, and cultural contexts you actually need. Experience Korean that sticks naturally as you live it.

Learnstay · Your Education Team

One Team of Educators
Cares for Every Student

Your teacher delivers situation-based lessons that are easy to remember, while your tutor builds a daily immersion environment for continuous review.

Lead TeacherKorean Teacher

Responsible for your lessons

  • 100% hold Level 1·2 Korean Language Teacher Certification
  • A new kind of teacher — as close as a friend
  • Designs a personalised 1-on-1 curriculum based on your level and goals
  • TOPIK, employment & immigration track consulting available

I research new ways to make Korean study more enjoyable and accessible for students.

Tutor & HostTutor·Host

Review support + daily life guidance

  • Daily Korean coaching & review environment
  • Builds a daily immersion environment by sharing life with you
  • Private room + 2 meals a day (half-board)
  • English communication available

I’ll support your daily life so Korea feels as comfortable as home.

One person may fill both roles, or they may be matched separately. The teacher may live with you as your host, or a visiting teacher comes to your host’s home daily — we build the optimal team based on your goals and available matches.

All teachers and tutor·hosts pass a 4-stage verification process

1

Credential Check

Original certificate verification + criminal background check

2

In-person Interview

Educational philosophy, attitude & personality assessment

3

Trial Run

Trial lesson & tutoring training

4

Home Environment Review

Home assessment + family consent

Learnstay · Curriculum

4 days/week Practice Lessons
1 day/week Culture Lesson

Daily ConversationSocial ConversationCulture

All 3 elements are incorporated into every lesson, along with situational grammar and vocabulary.

Weekly Curriculum Example

Check the schedule based on your lesson hours

4xPractice lessons
1xCulture lesson
2xExperience activities
16 hrsTotal weekly hours
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Sarah · 🇺🇸 USA17 y/o · K-pop · Shopping · Beauty
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
오전09:0011:00
Practice lesson2 hrs

🛍️ Buying thingsPractice: Buying merch

Practice lesson2 hrs

🤳 Making plansPractice: KakaoTalk chat

Practice lesson2 hrs

🩺 Expressing concernsPractice: Skin clinic consultation

Practice lesson2 hrs

💬 Small talkPractice: Greeting neighbours

Culture lesson

🏯 Palaces · Markets · Museums

오후14:0016:00
Free time
Experience

🖌️ Korean calligraphy

Free time
Experience

🍱 Traditional braided bracelet making

저녁18:00~
Homestay

🏠 Meals, conversation & daily life with your teacher

Practice lesson— Situational Korean grammar, vocabulary & conversation practice
Culture lesson— Korean language & culture education through experiences
Experience activity— Hands-on activities: traditional crafts, cooking, and more

* Like the example curriculum shown above, lessons are customised to each student's interests and level to maximise immersion. Specific days and times are subject to change.

Learnstay · Daily Life

Become a local during your stay —
live like a Korean

Not a tourist — a resident. Log into the Learnstay app and you're connected to the village.

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Village ID Card

Your ID card for Korea during your Learnstay stay

  • Korean name
  • Learning record
  • Physical keyring on arrival

You'll have a Korean name and neighbors of your own

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Neighborhood GuideCOMING SOON

Our neighborhood shop guide & Seoul tips!

  • Clinics, hospitals & daily life info
  • Local restaurant, café & activity picks

Expand your experience beyond the textbook

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Q&A CommunityCOMING SOON

Ask the community anything

  • KLV friends answer directly
  • Local info · life tips · Korean expressions
  • Chat starts before you even arrive

Don't go it alone — ask us anything

Learnstay · Pricing

The Learnstay

1-on-1 Korean Immersion Program
with Lead Teacher + Tutor

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Accommodation

Host family private room + 2 meals/day

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Education

4x/week situation-based lessons + 1x/week culture lesson

Certified TeacherTutor·Host

Learn situational grammar and vocabulary, then apply it in real life immediately

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Social

Access to Korean social meetups

Optional add-onsAirport pickup · TOPIK prep class

Select lesson hours

5% long-stay discount automatically applied for 4+ weeks

Select length of stay

1wk
주당 ₩2,200,000 × 1wk₩2,200,000
Total estimate₩2,200,000

Per week ₩2,200,000

Currency conversion

as of 2026-06-09

₩2,200,000 기준$1,452

* Prices shown are base rates. Final pricing may vary depending on matched teacher, season, and personalisation — exact quotes provided after a free consultation.

Student Reviews

Honest stories from
our students

Korean that grew in real life, not a classroom. Hear the difference directly from those who lived it.

Any questions?

Who are the teachers?

Under the philosophy that 'language is not something you learn — it's something you live,' KLV selects only teachers who genuinely research new and more engaging ways to teach. All homeroom teachers hold Level 1 or Level 2 Korean Language Teacher Certificates and maintain a warm, friend-like attitude so learning never feels like a chore.

Won't I be missing out on enough class time?

Beyond 5 formal classes per week (choose 16 or 20 hours per week), the core benefit is the informal Korean exposure that comes from living together in the teacher's home. From breakfast conversations to evening chats, you're immersed in Korean all day — far more than any language school. It completely solves the problem of reverting to an English environment the moment class ends.

Can I join if I don't know any Korean at all?

Yes, complete beginners (even those who don't know Hangul) are welcome. However, basic English communication is required. Your teacher will first introduce the minimal Korean needed for class — such as 써요, 읽어요, and 말해요 — before lessons begin. The first week focuses on basic Hangul and pronunciation.

Where are the tutor homes located?

They are located in central Seoul with convenient access to public transport. You can reach anywhere in the city easily, with most homes concentrated in Mapo-gu, Seodaemun-gu, and Dongjak-gu. Exact locations are shared during the matching stage.

How do I get a visa?

For programs up to 12 weeks (KLV's maximum), most nationalities can enter visa-free or on a short-term visit (C-3) visa. Some countries may require a separate visa, and we'll help you with the application and document preparation during the consultation process.

What is the payment and refund policy?

The program fee can be paid in two instalments: a deposit (30%) and a balance (70%). Refunds are processed as follows. 〈Deposit〉 - Cancellation within 7 days of payment → full refund - Cancellation 8–30 days after payment → 50% refund - Cancellation after 30 days → no refund 〈Balance〉 - Cancellation more than 30 days before program start → full refund - Cancellation within 30 days of program start → no refund (deposit and balance) Refunds are processed within 14 business days of the confirmed cancellation. International transfer fees and exchange rate differences are the payer's responsibility.

Can dietary needs due to religion or allergies be accommodated?

Absolutely. We collect information about vegetarian, halal, allergy, and other dietary requirements during the matching stage and pass them on to the tutor family. Everything is arranged in advance, so there's no need to worry.

Is TOPIK exam preparation possible?

Yes, it is. If you let us know when signing up that you're preparing for TOPIK, we'll prioritise matching you with a teacher who has experience in exam preparation. We'll tailor the curriculum to your target level and exam date, and can design focused sessions on each section — reading, writing, and listening. Because of the LearnStay format, everyday conversations outside of class also serve as natural speaking practice, and many students experience rapid improvement especially in spoken Korean.

5-Step Enrollment Process

Two weeks is all it takes to get ready

It's easier than you think. Just follow the steps and before you know it, you'll be in Korea.

1

Free Consultation

Ask us anything. We'll confirm your goals, level, and preferred duration together.

Reply within 48 hours

2

Curriculum Planning

We design a tailored curriculum around your learning goals and schedule.

3–5 days

3

Video Interview

Before signing, we hold a final briefing session over video call.

About 30 minutes

4

Contract & Payment

Once the program is confirmed, sign the agreement and complete payment.

Within 1 week

5

Arrival in Korea

We pick you up at the airport and take you straight to your teacher's home.

Arrival day

No need to commit right away. Let's just have a chat first.