The Seoul Circle
Founding Member enrollment opens August 18th — just 20 spots at a locked-in rate of $39.99/month. Cancel anytime.
The Seoul Circle: a new Korean membership experience for serious learners who want structure, feedback, and community support without the high cost of private tutoring.
As a founding member, you’ll get:
• 🗣 Real speaking practice — 2x/month live group Zoom sessions
• 🎯 Clear learning path with weekly interactive assignments
• 🤝 Private Korean learning community for support & accountability
• 💬 Direct DM access to your teacher for quick help
• 📚 Growing library of Korean language + culture lessons
• 🎤 Monthly speaking challenges with light feedback
Who This Membership Is For
The Seoul Circle is for Korean learners who can already read and write Hangul. If you’re comfortable with the alphabet and ready to level up your speaking + thinking skills, this is for you.
If you’re just starting out, my 1:1 online Korean classes will give you the perfect foundation so you can join us later.
Join the waitlist today! You’ll be first in line when doors open on August 18th.
Most Korean learners get stuck translating in their head, lose confidence when speaking, or quit because they feel isolated.
The Seoul Circle is a structured, community-based membership that helps you:
• Learn how to think in Korean so speaking feels natural
• Stay accountable with a supportive group
• Practice with a real teacher who understands your learning journey
I’ve spent 6+ years helping busy, professional learners speak Korean with clarity and confidence — and now I’ve built the program I wish existed when I started learning.
USA 🇺🇸
"I've had a few classes with Nathan so far and it has been the best choice I've made for my learning! Nathan prepared a quiz the first day to assess my level and from there has curated lessons with exactly the kind of grammar points and vocabulary I need to study. He helps correct my speaking and gives me easy to understand explanations on how to use Korean naturally and fluently. I think it's so important to learn from a bilingual teacher, especially when it comes to certain nuanced things which are hard for Korean teachers to explain to native English speakers. I fully recommend him for beginner and intermediate students alike who want to take their Korean learning to the next level! Thank you so much Nathan and I look forward to our next class!! 😊."
Sweden 🇸🇪
"I first found Nate on TikTok through one of his ‘don’t say this in Korean’ videos. I commented asking how to say ‘I don’t understand,’ and he actually responded — that’s what led me to check out his website. I came back a couple of times, read about his background studying and living in Korea, and watched all his videos.
What stood out to me was that he’s a native English speaker who can break things down clearly, which really helps as someone who’s not a native English speaker myself. And the fact that he doesn’t use romanization was a huge plus — I knew this was what I was looking for.
His classes are super helpful. He teaches daily Korean I can use right away and creates a really safe space to learn. I get nervous before class but I always look forward to them. Nate lets me go at my own pace without pressure, and that’s made all the difference for me."
USA 🇺🇸
"I've been studying with Nathan at SmarterKorean for a few months. When I started studying I had a lot of knowledge and no idea how to use it properly. All the studying I had done before was useless. In the short time I have been studying with Nathan I feel like I have gone from zero to hero! I recommend him to everyone I know who is interested in learning Korean. I love learning with Smarter Korean and I am amazed at how far I have come. I can't say enough good things! Learning Korean went from being a chore to something I look forward to."
— and only 20 spots will be available at a locked-in rate of $39.99/month.
And don’t worry, you can cancel anytime.
I specifically created this membership to give you a low-cost, low-commitment, high-reward way to improve your spoken Korean. Especially if you value things like community and engaging, interesting learning content.
Because this isn’t just about “studying” Korean…
💬 It’s about thinking in Korean naturally
🎯 It’s about hearing conversations and suddenly understanding them
🌏 It’s about connecting deeply with the culture you love, alongside people who love it too
Seoul Circle isn’t just a Korean class : it’s an experience.
A space where language meets culture, and learners feel deeply supported, inspired, and confident.
Whether you’re studying solo, juggling work, or just craving community, here, you’re not alone.
We’re learning Korean our way: with joy, meaning, and connection.
It’s perfect for you if:
✅You’re committed to learning Korean
✅You want guidance, a clear path, and a place to ask questions
✅You’re craving motivation, speaking practice, and real progress
Join now as a founding member before spots fill. Your future self will thank you.