Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Korean in Ashburn, VA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 key choices for learning Korean interactively in Ashburn, VA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your second possibility can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private Korean tutor in Ashburn, VA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Ashburn, VA and online Korean tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Korean and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Korean tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Korean course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language centers and private Korean tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Korean tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, ratings and student demand. Average reviews for Korean lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Korean language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal Korean tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Korean. According to experts, you can gain basic Korean fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand many words, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Korean. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Korean tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Korean?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Korean will require at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Korean or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Korean out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Korean classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Korean instructor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested Korean tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.