Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Korean in Athens, GA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have several main opportunities for learning Korean interactively in Athens, GA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your second option can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can opt for a private Korean tutor in Athens, GA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Athens, GA and online Korean tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Korean and what does a lesson with a tutor of Korean cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Korean course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so class hours each semester. Language schools and individual Korean tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Korean tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and specialization. Average reviews for Korean lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Korean do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, so research those 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 add-ons they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean so challenging and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand common expressions, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Korean. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Korean tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Korean or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Korean out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Korean classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Korean coach?
In colleges and universities, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of tested Korean tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually offer classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.