Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Korean in Victoria and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 principal opportunities for learning Korean interactively in Victoria. 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 2nd spource can be local commercial 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 find a private Korean tutor in Victoria. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Victoria and online Korean tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Korean and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Korean tutors?
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 cost of about 50 course hours each semester. Language academies and individual Korean tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual 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 country of residence, ratings and popularity. 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 prove your profeciency level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, 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 extras they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are 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. 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 everyday expressions, express yourself, socialize 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 students.
🤷 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 require at least 600 hours of dedication. The amount of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Korean or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Korean teacher?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Korean tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically offer classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.