Schools — Studying in Korea — Q&A
Yonsei KLI vs Korea University KLC — which is better for speaking?
Tuition looks similar (around 1.8M won per term). What's actually different between them — class style, tests, dorms? I mainly want to be able…
Honestly, what level are you after one year of language school?
i want realistic expectations, not marketing. one year, 4 hours a day, plus homework. can you have a real conversation at the end? watch…
Is a language program worth it or should I just self-study there?
the program is expensive. someone told me i could just move there on a different visa and study alone for a fraction. but then…
How do you even choose between all these schools?
they all look the same on paper. same hours, similar price, all say "communicative method". what actually made the difference for you when you…
Is Sogang really that much better for speaking?
everyone online says sogang for speaking, yonsei for grammar. is that still true or is it just a thing people repeat? has anyone actually…
Language school → university degree, how does that path work?
the long term plan is a bachelor's in korea. i know you need TOPIK 3 or 4 for most programs. does the language school…
How strict is attendance really?
keep seeing "you need 90% attendance" but people also talk about skipping class. what actually happens if you drop below? is it a visa…
Busan instead of Seoul — bad idea for learning?
seoul is expensive and busy. busan looks cheaper and i like the sea. but i'm worried about the accent and about fewer foreigners meaning…
How important is knowing hangul before day 1?
people keep saying learn hangul first. i can read it slowly but i have to sound everything out. is slow reading enough or do…
Can you switch schools after one semester?
if i pick a school and hate the teaching style, am i locked in? does switching mess up your visa, since the visa is…
Do teachers speak English at all in beginner class?
level 1, complete beginner. if the teacher speaks only korean from minute one i'm going to panic. how does that actually work at the…
What's the nationality mix in class like?
not trying to be weird about it, but if the whole class shares a language they'll speak that instead of korean. that happened to…
Is the 10-week pace at university language schools really that fast?
One level per 10 weeks sounds intense. How much self-study do I need on top of the 4 hours of class? I'm worried about…
Worth taking online classes before arriving?
i have 5 months before the semester starts. wondering if i should pay for online lessons or just do apps and youtube. does arriving…
Do I need TOPIK before applying to a language school?
i can read hangul and know maybe 200 words. absolute beginner basically. do language schools require TOPIK to let you in? or is that…
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