Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Korean in Detroit, MI and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have four primary possibilities for learning Korean interactively in Detroit, MI. 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 choose a private Korean tutor in Detroit, MI. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Detroit, MI and online Korean tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language academies and individual Korean tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Korean tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and popularity. Customer review average 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and testing, so research the details in advance. With personal Korean tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Korean. As proven by others before, 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 everyday sentences, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy 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 level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Korean?
Some people seem to 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 required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing 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 news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with 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.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Korean tutor?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified Korean tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools 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.