Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Korean in Naperville, IL and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have a few primary opportunities for learning Korean interactively in Naperville, IL. 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 less pricey.) Your second option can be local for-profit language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can opt for a private Korean tutor in Naperville, IL. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Naperville, IL and online Korean tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 rate for about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language schools 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 location, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Korean lessons on Preply is 4.95 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research the details 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 teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean so challenging and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
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 several hours a week you will be able to understand most phrases, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and affordable 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 master 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 practice. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing 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, look for native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Korean out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Korean classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Korean teacher?
In language learning academies, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of tested Korean tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.