Find private Korean lessons near me in Melbourne

Take Private Courses in Melbourne to Improve Your Korean Language Skills!

Anyone who speaks a second language at more than an intermediate level knows that getting familiar with grammar and vocabulary, as well as practising reading, writing and speaking skills isn't easy and takes hours of commitment. From their very first class, students have to spend time working with their teachers on improving all of their skills, but it doesn't have to be a chore!

The best teachers can make their classes a fun experience, by offering plenty of speaking opportunities and reading or listening to interesting and relevant materials. Imagine learning Korean by studying the texts of your favourite K-Pop artists. And luckily for those who live in Melbourne, there's a yearly Korean Film Festival, where you and your tutor can see some of the newest films with the best reviews, all while improving your comprehension and listening skills!

Where Your Beginner Korean Classes Will Start

One obstacle that English speakers face when learning Korean is the alphabet. Languages like French or Spanish don't require English-speaking students to go back to the very basics lesson by lesson, but here it's not easy to get very far without knowing how to write each character or being familiar with its pronunciation.

The alphabet that students will spend hours studying in their Korean courses is called the Hangul alphabet- although that's not really what it is. A better description is 'a featural writing system', which is made up of 24 basic letters: 14 consonant letters and 10 vowel letters as a basis for forming more sounds. These basic letters can then be combined to create complex ones, adding another 50 or so sounds.

Whether you take private Korean classes with a tutor or a course at a language school, your teacher will help you navigate the not-so-easy experience of memorising all of these characters and the pronunciation that goes along with them, until you find you've had enough practice to remember them at the drop of a hat.

Your Korean course will go on to cover basic grammar and vocabulary, which you can review outside of class using free online tools like Duolingo. As you spend time and learn more throughout your course, you'll slowly find that you can go from reading basic texts to long articles. Once you're at an intermediate level, you'll find it's easier to start engaging with more interesting materials, like TV shows, books and music.

If you're not sure where to find Korean classes, a great idea is to check adult education programs like the Centre for Adult Education, or universities that often offer language courses outside degree programs. Otherwise, another great place to check is Superprof, for a private tutor.

While lessons with a private teacher might have a higher price, it's because you can study and learn much faster when your teacher is familiar with your learning style and has the experience to cater specifically to your study needs and goals.

Many of the Korean tutors on Superprof are native speakers and have been teaching the Korean language for years, and the online search is completely free! You can read reviews about each tutor online, and find important information like the price of lessons or whether they offer online lessons. Many teachers also offer the first lesson free, so you can try it out before committing to a full course.

Great Opportunities For Korean Speakers

If you're from Melbourne, you might already know that there's a large community that speaks Korean in the city, either as immigrants or international students. This means you can have plenty of opportunities to see how well you understand real-life speakers as well as gain an insight into their culture.

Besides those who live in Melbourne, there are also plenty of Korean tourists that make their way from South Korea to Australia every year. If you're able to study and reach an intermediate or higher level of speaking and reading, it may even lead to a work opportunity you never even thought of, like teaching English or working in the tourism industry.

Another great opportunity for an Australian who speaks Korean is going to live in South Korea. Cities like Seoul are fascinating to see and don't cost so much to live in. You can study and take classes at university or work doing things like translating or teaching English.

So if you're keen to learn with the help of a private teacher, lesson by lesson you can practice how to read, write and understand Korean, and move from beginner to advanced, maybe even reaching a native speaker level in time!