Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know any Korean to start?

No. The beginner group assumes nothing at all. Most learners can read Hangul aloud and introduce themselves within their first few lessons.

How many people are in a class, and how is the group put together?

Every class is a small group of about five learners at the same level. A group is only formed once five people at that level have registered, so no one is added to a partially filled or badly matched class.

When will my class start?

There's no fixed date, because a class can't be scheduled until five learners at the same level and a workable time zone have registered. We can't promise a start date, but we do promise to email you the moment your group is ready.

I registered for the waitlist. Why haven't I heard anything?

That's expected, not a sign you were missed. Nothing happens until five people at your level and time zone have registered — once that group is complete, we email everyone directly with times to choose from.

Will I be charged anything to join the waitlist?

No. Registering is free and commits you to nothing. Payment is only arranged directly once a group has actually formed and you're confirming a real class.

How is this different from a language app?

An app can't hear that your pronunciation is off, or tell you that a sentence is grammatically fine but the wrong thing to say in that moment. A qualified teacher can, and that's most of what a live small-group class is for.

Do you teach children?

The current classes are designed for adult learners. The curriculum, pacing, and example conversations all assume an adult reason for learning Korean.