Is one year enough to learn Korean?

It takes 3 months (90 days) to learn enough Korean to have a 3-minute conversation in Korean if you study for 7-10 hours per week. After 1 year of studying at this pace, you can become conversationally fluent.

How many years does it take to study Korean?

You can learn Korean in a year if you study for over 6 hours every day. Or almost 43 hours every week. That’s an extremely intense study schedule, even more than a full-time job. With 20 minutes of daily study, it would take 20 years to reach Korean fluency.

Can you study in Seoul National University without knowing Korean?

Yes, it’s possible. SNU requires either a Korean or an English test score for admission. So each semester, quite a few students who don’t know any Korean get admitted and start their freshman year.

What are the different levels of intensive Korean language classes?

There are 6 different levels for the intensive Korean language class and you will be assessed to measure your level. Occasionally on Fridays cultural excursions are organized for the participating students. For exchange students, only afternoon class (14:00 – 18:00) is available.

Why study intensive Korean with Lexis Korea?

Intensive Korean – Full Time – Lexis Korea | Language International Lexis Korea’s Intensive Korean program is fast-paced and communicative in nature. It is designed to equip students with all the skills necessary to live and work in Korea.

What are the requirements to apply for the Korean language program?

All students are required to take a placement test, so that they can be assigned classes according to their command of the language. Students who are accepted into the Korean Language Program are eligible to apply for either a General Short-Term Visa (C-3) or a General Student Visa (D-4).

Where can foreigners learn Korean in South Korea?

SNU’s Korean Language Education Center offers ten-week sessions to foreigners or students from overseas. Students may begin the program in any session. All students are required to take a placement test, so that they can be assigned classes according to their command of the language.