Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Korean in Melbourne and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have a few principal options for learning Korean interactively in Melbourne. 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 a little more affordable.) Your other option 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. 4th and last, you can look for a private Korean tutor in Melbourne. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Melbourne and online Korean tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 cost of 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language academies and independent Korean tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Korean tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and student demand. Average student satisfaction 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. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, 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 specializations they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those 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. Realistically, you can gain basic Korean fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy 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 students.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking 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 actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current 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 news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek 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 language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Korean tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges usually offer classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.