Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Korean in Santa Monica, CA and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 primary possibilities for learning Korean interactively in Santa Monica, CA. 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 second spource can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Korean tutor in Santa Monica, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Santa Monica, 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 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language schools and individual Korean tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Korean tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and specialization. Average student satisfaction 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume 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 instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, express yourself, 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 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 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 take at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your already acquired level of Korean or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best 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 additional ways to think and speak in Korean out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Korean classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Korean teacher?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved Korean tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule offer classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.