If you want to learn Korean while living in Korea, it is worth checking not just the course content but also whether you can start at your own level, whether you get enough chances to speak, and whether there is a course that fits your schedule.
GANADA KOREAN is a specialist Korean language institute in Hongdae where you can choose a course by purpose — from complete beginner to advanced, from everyday conversation to TOPIK preparation. Even those learning Korean for the first time can start from the course that suits them after an online or in-person level test and a consultation.
A specialist Korean language institute running since 1991
GANADA KOREAN has been teaching Korean since 1991. Centred on its Hongdae main campus, it runs classes where foreign learners of many nationalities study Korean alongside Korean culture.
According to the official website, the school aims for small classes of around 7–8 students on average, taught by qualified instructors who majored in Korean language education. The focus is not on explaining grammar alone but on building the communication skills you can actually use in daily life in Korea.
Why GANADA KOREAN suits foreign learners
1. You can start from scratch even with no Korean at all
There is an introductory course for learners meeting the Korean consonants and vowels for the first time. Complete beginners can start at the basic level without a level test, while those with prior experience are placed in a suitable class after a writing and speaking test.
So a foreigner learning Korean for the first time can begin without pressure, and an existing learner can study efficiently at the level that matches their ability.
2. Small classes secure plenty of speaking time
A difficulty foreign learners often report is that even when they know the grammar, the words do not come out in a real conversation.
GANADA KOREAN aims for small classes of around 7–8 students, which increases the chances to take part in questions and answers, role play, presentations and conversation activities. Studying alongside classmates of different nationalities also means exposure to a range of pronunciations and expressions.
3. You can choose a course to fit your schedule and your goal
The morning regular class suits learners who want to work on speaking, listening, reading and writing in balance. Employees and international students who cannot manage weekday mornings can consider the evening class or the online evening class, and those with busy weekdays can choose the Saturday class.
Beyond these there is a conversation class focused on everyday speaking practice, a TOPIK preparation class, a one-week special programme, private lessons and a business Korean course.
Being able to choose a course that fits your length of stay, your study goal and the hours you have available is one of the defining features of GANADA KOREAN.
4. You can build up step by step with in-house textbooks
Classes use the school's own 'New GANADA KOREAN' series. It is divided into levels from beginner to advanced, and the main textbook works together with a workbook and vocabulary book so that class and revision connect.
The textbooks include situational expressions tied to real life in Korea — shopping, using transport, visiting a clinic, making plans. At intermediate and advanced levels the scope widens to explaining your own opinions and handling news and social topics.
You can experience studying Korean and life in Hongdae together
Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong are where restaurants, cafés, performances, fashion and all kinds of culture come together. You can try out expressions learned in the classroom right after class, which makes it a good environment for picking up everyday Korean.
The school also runs a cultural experience once a month. Through outings, cooking and crafts, and exchange activities, you can experience Korean culture and talk naturally with friends from other countries.
Using the Korean you learned in class out in real life, and picking up the language and the culture together, is part of what makes studying Korean in Hongdae appealing.
From consultation to the first class: the enrollment steps
The enrollment process at GANADA KOREAN is as follows.
- Request a consultation
- Fill in the application form
- Level test, online or in person
- Pay the tuition
- Start classes
Complete beginners who have never studied Korean can skip the level test. Consultation is available not only by phone and email but also through KakaoTalk, LINE, WhatsApp and WeChat.
If you mention your current level of Korean, your study goal and your preferred class hours during the consultation, you can be guided to a course that fits you more closely.
GANADA KOREAN is a good fit for people like this
• Foreigners who want to learn Korean systematically from the beginning
• Learners who know the grammar but struggle in real conversation
• Anyone who wants to learn everyday Korean in Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong
• Anyone looking for evening or weekend classes around work or school
• Learners preparing for the TOPIK exam or for university or work in Korea
• Anyone who wants to study intensively during a short stay in Korea
When choosing a Korean language school, it matters more to check your current level, your study goal and the hours you have available than to pick the best-known name.
GANADA KOREAN offers a range of courses and finely divided levels, so describing your goal specifically at the first consultation will get you guided to a course that suits you better.
※ This information is based on the official GANADA KOREAN school introduction, course descriptions and FAQ. Please check the latest notices for opening dates and tuition before enrolling.
Sources : GANADA KOREAN, GANADA KOREAN Blog, GANADA KOREAN Naver Blog, Web Support Center Blog, Web Support Center Naver Blog
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