Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Korean in Santa Clara, CA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have 4 principal choices for learning Korean interactively in Santa Clara, CA. 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 better priced.) Your second option can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can opt for a private Korean tutor in Santa Clara, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Santa Clara, CA and online Korean tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 45-48 course hours each semester. Language academies and individual Korean tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable 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 popularity. 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 prove your profeciency level. Planned 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 classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more 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. According to experts, 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 words, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Korean. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Korean tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of 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 require at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Korean or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional 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 centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Korean tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually give 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.