Teenagers Wanting to Learn Korean

skimp on 22/12/2021 - 22:46

My teenage kids would like to learn Korean over the school holidays. Can someone recommend a reputable website where tutors (preferably living in Australia) can teach over Zoom? Thanks.

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  • ChunkyToast on 22/12/2021 - 23:06
    +12

    aannyonngghaasaeeyooohhhh

  • RiseAndRuin on 22/12/2021 - 23:16

    I didn't realize school holidays lasted that long…

    • skimp on 23/12/2021 - 00:06

      They want to start in the holidays but will hopefully continue longer term.

  • Benoffie on 22/12/2021 - 23:31
    +1

    In that short time? Use Duolingo. Free, interactive and fun.

    • skimp on 23/12/2021 - 00:03

      They've started on that but now want some face to face tutoring.

      • Benoffie on 23/12/2021 - 00:34

        Have you checked local workers association, uni summer courses or dept of education courses? Sorry only know what runs in SA

    • skimp on 23/12/2021 - 00:05

      I didn't have a good experience with Superprof hence my question to ask for the OzB community's recommendation.

        • skimp on 23/12/2021 - 00:13

          I found that Superprof put up a fake profile of someone in my area by doing an IP address lookup. The same fake profile appeared in one of their overseas sites claiming to be a local there. They also charged me $49 even when no tutors were engaged. Fortunately I used PayPal and claimed the money back.

        • skimp on 23/12/2021 - 00:16

          Have you used them before?

          • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2021 - 00:45

            @skimp: Yes I found a maths tutor from there, he was pretty good they are mostly qualified professionals

  • The Value on 22/12/2021 - 23:32

    https://www.duolingo.com/course/ko/en/Learn-Korean

    Try the app. It's fun.

    • skimp on 23/12/2021 - 00:14

      They've started on that but now want some face to face tutoring.

  • pollopollo on 23/12/2021 - 06:26
    +1

    Italki.com looks good for online language tuition. (I haven't actually used it, but am planning on doing so soon 🤣) You can filter by location to only look for tutors in Australia, although to be honest not sure why you would if you're looking for a Korean teacher.

  • MS Paint on 23/12/2021 - 08:02

    kids would like to learn Korean over the school holidays

    Sounds like a hoot

  • SF3 on 23/12/2021 - 09:02

    Watch K-pop videos.

    Googled-fu said,

    Well if so, you’re in luck! One of the most effective ways to learn Korean is to study Kpop song lyrics.

    The great thing about this study method is that song lyrics are easy to memorize. If you learn Korean with Kpop, then the new grammar or vocabulary that you pick up from the songs can help speed up your Korean learning and also make learning more fun.
    https://www.90daykorean.com/learn-korean-with-kpop/

    • serpserpserp on 23/12/2021 - 10:19
      +2

      Can imagine someone walking into an ER in Seoul having a heart attack and singing a k-pop song about how their heart is broken. I wonder if that'll translate well?

  • serpserpserp on 23/12/2021 - 10:20

    OP: Let us know if you find the perfect scenario for teaching. Members of my household also want to learn too.

  • JimB on 23/12/2021 - 10:58

    Useless fact.

    I thought Dynamite was sung in Korean until a friend corrected me. My mind was blown.

    • HairyChickens on 23/12/2021 - 18:26

      dy na na na na na na na na na na na na na na

  • deme on 23/12/2021 - 11:20
    -2

    Send them to 🇰🇵

    Or do they want to learn it because kpop women are hot?

  • Islund on 23/12/2021 - 12:39

    Strathfield, Campsie have a lot of Koreans including students. Perhaps an exchange with them where they learn English from your kids and your kids learn Korean from them?

    • kranix on 24/12/2021 - 11:42

      EVERY restaurant in Strathfield is Korean. Go there, practise ordering and strike up a conversation.

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