Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Korean in Redmond, WA and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have several principal choices for learning Korean interactively in Redmond, WA. 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 cheaper.) Your second resource can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can look for a private Korean tutor in Redmond, WA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Redmond, WA and online Korean tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Korean and what does a lesson with a tutor of Korean cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Korean course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent Korean tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Korean tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level 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 extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized 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 a few hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Korean. After acquiring 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 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 practice. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Korean or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Korean out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Korean classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Korean coach?
In colleges and universities, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Korean tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day 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.