Judylinguist
Be Beautifully spoken
Judy Linguist is committed to facilitating multilingual communication around the globe.

ABOUT
Judy Um
Founder &
Language Specialist
Judy Um is a polyglot, language specialist and language teacher based in Seoul, South Korea. She has worked as a translator at SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System) and a court interpreter at the Seoul Administrative Court, and she has interned at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva, Switzerland.
She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seoul National University with a B.A. in French and Hispanic literature and language and has studied at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation. She is also an associate member of the American Translators Association and the International Association of Hyperpolyglots.
Having grown up in both Seoul and Vancouver, she has always had an interest in cultural diversity and languages. She speaks Korean, English, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, and Portuguese at different levels, with a couple more languages in progress.
Languages are her true passion, love, and life. As a person who cannot imagine her life without languages, she has made it her life-long mission to perfect her language skills and share her passion with people around the world.
SERVICES
Coaching Sessions
& Linguistic Services
Coaching Sessions
We provide coaching sessions for aspiring multilinguals. We can help you achieve any language-related goals you have.
Sessions available in:
Korean, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese
Translation & Editing
We provide linguistic services (translation, proofreading, editing) to public and private enterprises and non-profit organizations.
TESTIMONIALS
Irene. P
"I have not only improved greatly in my linguistic abilities but have also become more confident in speaking and using the language."
Julia K.
"French was really difficult and I found myself coming across many obstacles. Taking lessons made it so much more understandable and easier!"
James B.
"I was able to improve my language skills in general, especially pronunciation. She has challenged me and guided me throughout her lessons. Thank you!"
Hire me as a Speaker!
01
How to Learn Languages
the Polyglot Way
02
Becoming a
Pronunciation Master
03
Korea and
the Korean Language
04
International Humanitarian Organizations & Languages
