Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Korean in Dresden and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have a few main possibilities for learning Korean interactively in Dresden. 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 2nd spource can be local commercial 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. Fourth, you can look for a private Korean tutor in Dresden. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Dresden 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 by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language centers and individual Korean tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Korean tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews for Korean lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Korean language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. 'Canned' 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 read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean so hard 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. According to experts, 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 many expressions, speak on some level, do most everyday tasks 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 mastering 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 master 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 demand at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ a lot 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 videos, 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 learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Korean tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available 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.