By reaching out to Varsity Tutors, you can begin your exciting first steps in mastering a new language by enrolling in a Richmond Korean course. Whether you are a Huguenot High School senior who is considering an international internship with a Korean corporation after you graduate, a Virginia Commonwealth University freshman who needs a little additional help with your college language requirements, or you're simply a cinephile who is obsessed with Korean films, a Richmond Korean course can help you master this complex language.
As the world grows more globalized, more and more jobs are moving into countries outside of the United States. Many major corporations are based in Korea, and learning Korean may give you an advantage when considering a position in any of these careers. Korean is a widely popular language, with 75 million people located across North and South Korea claiming it as their native tongue. Learning it, therefore, can help you stand out in a competitive job market.
What can I expect to learn from a Richmond Korean class?
As a language isolate, Korean has seemingly sprung up without any direct ties to any other language in the world. Because of this, learning it can be initially difficult, as there are no other languages that it closely resembles. However, a Richmond Korean class can help you train your ear to the unique tones of this language, which can help you grow more confident as your proficiency increases.
Korean varies greatly from English in many ways. For instance, while the English language relies upon the subject-verb-object order to convey a point, Korean instead depends on a subject-object-verb structure. The tense of a sentence (past, present, or future) is not revealed until the sentence is completed. This means you need to read or hear an entire sentence before you can determine what is being stated. While a sentence in English may read as "I baked the cake," in Korean you might say, "I the cake baked." While this can seem tricky and somewhat confusing at first, you can grow more comfortable with this sentence format when you take a Richmond Korean class.
This isn't the only nuance of the Korean language, either. Korean verbs do not conjugate based on the subject of the sentence, but rather on the level of respect that the speaker has toward his or her audience. The speech level used will depend largely upon how formal the sentence is and whether the speaker prefers to use a formal polite, an informal polite, or even a casual speech level. A Richmond Korean course can help you learn how to not only recognize these speech levels to avoid embarrassing communication errors, but it can also help you learn the vocabulary of the language, the common phrases that are used in daily life, and the correct pronunciation of Korean words.
How can I start my enrollment in a Richmond Korean class?
Your schedule is probably quite busy with school, work, extracurriculars, and family commitments. You may think that you don't have time to study another language, but a Richmond Korean course can be very easy to fit into your packed schedule. Because these courses are entirely online, you don't have to stress out about trying to make the commute to a conventional classroom environment. There are also classes that run on not only different days of the week, but at various times of the day, too. That means that it can be quite easy to find one that suits your hectic lifestyle.
A Richmond Korean class can connect you to a highly trained and enthusiastic teacher who can answer all of your questions in a real-time setting. Not only can you get prompt feedback from your instructor, but you can also expand your vocabulary by chatting freely with your classmates during your studies. If you find that you are struggling to grasp any of the material covered in your Richmond Korean course, you can always ask your instructor for additional one-on-one time to help you improve your language skills.
Whether you're an Armstrong High School senior who wants your college applications to include the Korean language, a Virginia Commonwealth University student who wants to work in a global market after you graduate, or you just really like Korean foods and want to read the recipes in their original language, a Richmond Korean class with Varsity Tutors can help you improve your confidence when speaking or reading Korean. For more information, or to start your enrollment process today, please give us a call now!

Melissa: Richmond Korean course instructor
...English includes grammar, writing, and speaking. I also enjoy teaching math because I can make the subject interesting by using real-life examples. As a graduate student, I value education and I believe good knowledge should be shared when possible. I am passionate about helping a wide variety of students, from students who struggle with basic concepts in math and reading to students who excel in their class. When I have spare time, I like to...
Education & Certification
- James Madison University - Bachelor of Science, Public Policy and Administration
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Subject Expertise
- Korean
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- Public Speaking
- Math
- +19 subjects

Michelle: Richmond Korean course instructor
...pursuing a degree in psychology and music, but also have many strengths in mathematics. I have tutored elementary and middle school students in all subjects such as geometry, algebra 1, pre- algebra, algebra 2, social studies, biology, and writing/reading for about 4 years. During junior year of high school, I tutored fellow classmates in test prep (SAT/ACT) for 2 years. I also have experience teaching piano for about 1.5 years. I participated in the Math,...
Education & Certification
- College of William and Mary - Bachelor of Science, Health/Medical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Korean
- SSAT
- SAT
- Math
- +37 subjects

Mary: Richmond Korean course instructor
...Baldwin College. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn and I enjoy getting...
Education & Certification
- James Madison University - Bachelors, Health Sciences
- Mary Baldwin College - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- Korean
- SAT Reading
- ISEE- Middle Level
- ACT Writing
- +104 subjects

Joseph: Richmond Korean course instructor
...become an independent learner. My experiences as a tutor motivated me to share my knowledge to the community. I worked as a teaching assistant for two courses while attending Cornell University, and worked two years as a teacher at a local high school in a Cambodian countryside. These experiences taught me how to deliver complex information and how to adapt to each student's unique learning styles. I believe these qualities will help me become an...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Korean
- SAT Subject Test in Physics
- ACT Reading
- AP Physics 1
- +52 subjects

Jennica: Richmond Korean course instructor
...have more than 20 years of tutoring under my belt. I have worked with all grade levels (love/great with kids!) and am an advocator of using multi-modal instructional methods. I am not a big fan of boring/ineffective memorization and drills but like to use active learning to deliver instruction. I am also a doctoral candidate in literacy and language education at Boston University and have a B.A. and M.A. in English. I primarily focus on...
Education & Certification
- The College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Rutgers University-Camden - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- Korean
- GRE
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +26 subjects

Valerie: Richmond Korean course instructor
I'm an undergraduate student at a top university, hoping to double major in Commerce (Marketing/Management) and Computer Science! I have tutored throughout high school at various levels through honor societies, such as Mathematics and Spanish. I also have experience in English (Writing and Reading Comprehension), standardized tests (ACT), and IB Diploma subjects. I'm easygoing and patient, and I will help your student with test-taking strategies and problem solving.
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- Korean
- Social Sciences
- ACT Math
- IB Language A: Literature
- +47 subjects

AJ: Richmond Korean course instructor
...subjects such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, and even the Korean language. I earned my degree in Neuroscience, but I am currently training to become an actuary, so my areas of expertise cover a wide array of topics. I believe in taking an open-minded approach for my tutoring, and based on my students' strengths and weaknesses I like to develop a unique tutoring style. This most often ranges from focusing on being able to explain concepts...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Korean
- Middle School Math
- Latin
- SAT Math
- +73 subjects

Joo Ree: Richmond Korean course instructor
...and Korean. I completed 6 months of study abroad in South Korea. I have extensive 1:1 tutoring experience. In college, I worked as a teacher and private tutor for Korean high school students applying for US colleges. As a graduate student, I served as a reading interventionist for K-4th graders for 2 years. I have previous test prep experience as an ACT class teacher and private tutor for a national company. My most recent tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Carleton College - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Masters, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Korean
- College Essays
- ACT Science
- Conversational Mandarin
- +29 subjects

Sean: Richmond Korean course instructor
...Math, Statistics, and any business subjects). I have had a successful career outside of tutoring as well so if you are aspiring to work in business after college and want to know about things like how to break into a certain career path then I can be a great resource for you as well. If you are studying for the GMAT and want to know about Columbia Business School, I can share my thoughts as...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Mathematics
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Korean
- Discrete Math
- IB Mathematics HL
- Algebra 2
- +59 subjects

Jason: Richmond Korean course instructor
...and Calculus. As I was working as a tutor, I discovered that I am very patient and positive. I tried really hard to help students understand the questions, background behind the questions, and ways to approach to solve the questions. I am a senior at university with Chemistry with Pre-dental degree. I am working at school as a peer tutor as well, teaching chemistry and math. I really like to teach students and feel happiness...
Education & Certification
- University of North Florida - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Korean
- Calculus
- Test Prep
- High School Chemistry
- +20 subjects