Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Korean in Toronto and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have a few principal choices for learning Korean interactively in Toronto. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd possibility can be local private language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Korean tutor in Toronto. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Toronto 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 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language centers and individual Korean tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Korean tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Korean lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Korean do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Korean tutors you can find reviews 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 better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Korean not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
One-size-fits-all 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Korean. After mastering 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 demand at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Korean or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading 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, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Korean out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Korean classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Korean tutor?
In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Korean tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule make available 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.