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How Long Does It Take to Master the Korean Language? | Baltic Media® Language Training Centre

In this section, you will find out: 

✅ Why should you learn Korean?

✅ How long does it take to master Korean?

✅ Some important tips to master Korean faster

✅ How many classes does it take to master Korean?

✅ Is there a Korean language course for companies?

✅ What kind of Korean language courses are available for individuals?

✅ Do you offer individual language lessons?

✅ How much does a Korean language course cost?

 

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✅ Why should you learn Korean?

The Korean language is spoken by approximately 81 million people, primarily in North and South Korea, where it is the national and official language.

Here are a few key facts about the Korean language:

• Names:

  • In South Korea, it is called Hangugeo (한국어) or Hangungmal (한국말).

  • In North Korea, it is called Chosŏnŏ (조선어).

• Writing System: Modern Korean is written using Hangul (한글 in South Korea) or Chosŏn'gŭl (조선글 in North Korea), which is an alphabet invented in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great to promote literacy. It is a highly scientific and phonetic system. The letters are grouped into syllabic blocks.

• Language Family: It belongs to the Koreanic language family, along with the Jeju language. Its relationship to other language families, such as Japanese or the proposed Altaic family, is a topic of debate among linguists.

• Dialects: There are several regional dialects, but the standardized languages in both North and South Korea are based on the dialect of Seoul and Pyeongyang, respectively, which are mutually intelligible, although they have differences in vocabulary and minor spelling/pronunciation details.

Korea's global popularity has significantly increased due to the worldwide spread of Korean pop culture, often referred to as the "Korean Wave" or Hallyu.

✅ How long does it take to master Korean?

To learn the communication phrases used by tourists in daily situations, a couple of days in the language course will suffice. However, if you want to master written and spoken Korean more properly, you should allow one to three years. In order to achieve an academic level, you will need at least five to seven years.

With time and motivation, you can master Korean faster. The more time you dedicate to learning the language, the faster you will achieve the result. Daily communication in Korean will be a great advantage. And do not forget the media (radio and television), press, cultural events, music, and films in Korean.

 

✅ Some important tips to master Korean faster

• Learn each new word in the context it is used in.
• Repeat what you have learned often because repetition is the mother of learning;
• Use both real and virtual Korean language domain;
• Use the media (TV, radio, music, literature, social media platforms) in Korean;
• Read fiction in Korean, start with easy Korean;
• Let yourself make mistakes, use the language, jump into the Korean language river for a swim! You can do it!

✅ How many classes does it take to master Korean?

Each language learner is different; however, you can see roughly how much effort and time you will have to dedicate to learning the language below:

C2 - 60 hours (C2/1) + 60 hours (C2/2)

C1 - 60 hours (C1/1) + 60 hours (C1/2)

B2 - 60 hours (B2/1) + 60 hours (B2/2) 

B1 - 60 hours (B1/1) + 60 hours (B1/2)

A2 - 48 hours (A2/1) + 48 hours (A2/2)

A1 - 48 hours (A1/1) + 48 hours (A1/2)

If you want to master the Korean language, contact the employees of our language centre by e-mail: courses@balticmedia.com or call +371 67224395. 

✅ Is there a Korean language course for companies?

Teachers of the Baltic Media Language Learning Centre are professionals who use a creative, contemporary approach to preparing and conducting language courses and will adapt the content to your needs and wishes.

Korean language courses we offer:

• Correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2);
• Use a test to assess the Korean language skills of employees before starting a course;
• Develop all the necessary Korean language skills with a focus on speaking;
• Teach how to conduct successful business negotiations with clients or business partners.

During the studies, the teacher checks the progress of participants of the Korean language course and at the end of the course submits to the employer a report on presence/absence and the assessment of language skills. Participants of the Korean language course receive a certificate of the level of Korean language skills achieved.

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✅ What kind of Korean language courses are available for individuals?

Baltic Media Language Training Centre offers private lessons or group classes. If you travel or go on business trips often, it is worth applying for Zoom classes. Our teachers will develop a Korean language course programme to meet your needs.

During classes, you will learn how to do the following:

• Book a hotel, order food, travel, find a job etc.;
• Communicate to leave a good impression;
• Tell about your culture or find out about the differences in another culture;
• Conduct business negotiations successfully;
• Prepare presentations in Korean and much more.

All you have to do is assess your Korean language skills and apply for private lessons or group classes.

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✅ Do you offer individual language lessons?

If you want to master the language faster, you might want to apply for private Korean language lessons.

Individual Korean language course is especially effective as the lecturer dedicates all their attention to one language learner. Although one academic hour is slightly more expensive than a group lesson, money is spent more effectively and in the long run, private lessons will cost you less. If you study individually, you will need less classes to achieve the desired result than you would in a group setting. 

If you have no prior knowledge of Korean, start with the beginner's level A1.

✅ How much does a Korean language course cost?

24 classes (48 academic hours) will cost you from 279 euro (incl. VAT), if the classes are conducted in an open group setting at the Baltic Media Language Training Centre on Dzirnavu iela 57a, Riga.The price of individual learning is from 19.00 EUR + VAT (21%) per one academic hour (45 min.). One standard lesson usually lasts 1.5 h (2 x 45 min.). Fees might differ depending on the level of the course. To find out the exact fee, contact our employees by e-mail: courses@balticmedia.com or call +37167224395.