Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Korean in Chichester and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 principal opportunities for learning Korean interactively in Chichester. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your second resource can be local private language academies that charge less 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 Chichester. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Chichester and online Korean tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Korean and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Korean tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Korean course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 course hours each semester. Language schools and private Korean tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Korean tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. 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 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 level and testing, so research those in advance. With personal Korean tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
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 a few hours a week you will be able to understand most phrases, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Korean. After acquiring 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 achieve a good level of 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 require at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Korean or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Korean tutor?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Korean tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools offer 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.