Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Korean in Brookhaven, GA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have a few principal opportunities for learning Korean interactively in Brookhaven, GA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your other option can be local specialized language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can opt for a private Korean tutor in Brookhaven, GA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Brookhaven, GA and online Korean tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Korean and what do Korean tutors charge?
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 fifty or so instruction hours each semester. Language schools and private Korean tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Korean tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and student demand. Average reviews for Korean lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Korean do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal Korean tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Korean. In reality, you can gain basic Korean fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common words, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and affordable 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 speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Korean?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Korean will take at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Korean or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments 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 not easy you can also take conversational Korean classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Korean tutor?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved Korean tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically 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.