Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Korean in North Charleston, SC and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have 4 primary opportunities for learning Korean interactively in North Charleston, SC. 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 option can be local for-profit language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private Korean tutor in North Charleston, SC. If flexibility is key, you can compare local North Charleston, SC and online Korean tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Korean and what do Korean tutors charge?
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 about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent Korean tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Korean tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and student demand. 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 pass a few pre-requisites. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, 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 expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean not easy 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. In reality, 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 common sentences, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable 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 level practitioners.
🤷 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Korean or proficiency in 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 TV, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Korean out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Korean classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Korean instructor?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Korean tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually have 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.