Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Korean in Chesapeake, VA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have four primary opportunities for learning Korean interactively in Chesapeake, VA. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd resource 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. Finally, you can opt for a private Korean tutor in Chesapeake, VA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Chesapeake, VA and online Korean tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap 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 ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 class hours each semester. Language centers and individual Korean tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Korean tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and specialization. Customer review average 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Korean tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean so difficult 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. In reality, you can gain basic Korean fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand most words, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and fun 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 level practitioners.
🤷 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 take at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your available level of Korean or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for 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.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Korean tutor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Korean tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.