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The Korean community is among the biggest immigrant groups in Toronto and although you can find Korean residents in most neighbourhoods around the city, most of them live or work in Seaton Village, home to the local Koreatown, and Willowdale, also known as Koreatown North. Members of this community started coming to the city in the 1970s when the local Korean population went from 100 to 10,000 and numbers have gone up since then. In fact, according to the 2016 census, nowadays there are around 55,005 Korean residents in the city who keep their culture alive in the many events held around Toronto and also in the many business, restaurants and institutions owned by members of this community.
Due to the growing popularity of Korean music and TV shows in recent years, many people have started learning their wonderful language. If you find yourself being part of the local group of Korean language enthusiasts, starting a language course is the smartest thing you can do, as it will allow you to truly understand the way this wonderful community sees the world and access unique opportunities around the city.
Learning Korean will increase your chances of landing a well-paid job in Toronto, as many of the local tech companies like Sentry, Shopify and Telus are always looking to hire qualified professionals who can help them improve their relationships with Korean companies. To impress most employers in the area, the best you can do is learn all about Korean business culture and etiquette, as most companies know that if they want to knock down the cultural barriers that exist between Canadians and Koreans when doing business, they need employees who have a deep understanding of the different practices and traditions within the Korean work environment. This includes things like knowing when to shake somebody’s hand or bow, understanding the importance of gift-giving and knowing what the dress code is.
Understanding Korean culture, as well as speaking the language, can also help you in your travels, as knowing how to behave will improve your experience no matter where you are in Korea and help you bond with the locals more easily. This can lead to building unique relationships that can make an impact on your career, and also on your social life.
One of the most fun ways to immerse yourself in Korean culture is to attend the annual Korean Harvest Festival in Toronto, which has been attracting large crowds to the city since it first took place in 2001. Celebrated at the Mel Lastman Square, located at 5100 Yonge Street, this festival offers the perfect chance for you to enjoy a two-day event filled inspired by a Korean holiday named Hangawi. Here you’ll find many food stalls that serve traditional Korean food and show-stopping performances by local members of the Korean community including Korean dances and live music. On top of this, you’ll be able to make food offerings to your ancestors, wear traditional Korean clothing and dance under the moon in a large circle, so if you’re in Toronto during August, give this wonderful festival a chance and you won’t regret it.
Are you a K-pop fan? If so, there are many Karaoke bars like Echo Karaoke Lounge, located at 693 Bloor Street where you and your friends can enjoy private rooms to sing your heart out. On top of having a selection of great Korean songs to sing, that include famous K-pop bands like BTS, you can order drinks and even dance, as the rooms are quite spacious.
If you’re looking for a group of like-minded individuals to share your experiences of learning the language, you can’t miss the monthly event organized by Toronto Korean + Japanese - English Exchange XYZ. This group is specially made for native English people who want to learn Japanese or Korean, or native Japanese and Korean speakers interested in working on their English, so it offers the perfect opportunity for you to practise the language and make new friends from the local Asian communities. They meet at the Yonge Sheppard Centre located at 4841 Yonge Street to eat lunch together and chat. You’ll be placed at a table with Korean speakers and get the chance to rotate after 30 minutes, which will allow you to meet many different people and the best thing is you don’t need to be an advanced learner to attend, as speakers of all levels are welcomed.
Whether you want to visit Korea, learn Korean to advance your career or just want to explore a new culture, the best way to learn Korean is by taking a language course. Fortunately, there are many great places in the city for you to study, like the University of Toronto, which offers courses at all levels that will expand your knowledge of Korean grammar and vocabulary, develop your reading and writing skills and also help you understand the cultural etiquette. However, if you’re tired of the same academic courses that make learning a language a tedious experience, a much better choice is to study at Listen & Learn. If you send us a quick inquiry now, we’ll pair your up with a qualified native tutor who will create a completely personalized lesson just for you, based on your own interests and language goals. This means you won’t have to sit through long boring lessons, but instead, you’ll have interesting, interactive classes tailored to your every requirement. What’s more, you can choose to have the teacher go to your house, your office or have the lesson online if that’s what you prefer – or you can even go to your teacher’s office if you want to get out of the house. So what are you waiting for? Get started now and you’ll be a fluent Korean speaker in no time.
These Korean lessons are more general in nature and are targeted at students with a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival Korean - required for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local population, students then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, Korean culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular Korean examination. Inquire now about our Korean Courses or Take A Free Korean Level Test
These Korean Lessons are intended for people who really need to learn Korean to help make that difference in their work. For beginners, it will be useful to learn greetings and basic business etiquette, at higher levels reading and then writing become more important. Typical students include those involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where an additional language is required, and those working with international colleagues, academia and government. Even on our most basic lesson for Beginners, students should expect to end the lesson with basic Telephone Korean and e-mail Korean skills for communications as well as Survival Korean required for short visits to a country. Inquire now about our Korean Courses or Take A Free Korean Level Test
If there are 2 or more of you with the same level of Korean, the same targets within the language, and be able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Korean lessons can also be made available for Two-to-One Korean Lessons or Small Group In-Company Korean Lessons. Listen & Learn do not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, although Taster lessons in Korean can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time. Inquire now about our Korean Courses or Take A Free Korean Level Test
Our native speaker qualified Korean language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not suitable, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Lesson books are provided. Inquire now about our Korean Courses or Take A Free Korean Level Test
Lessons in Korean are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One Korean Lesson or Small Group In-Company Korean Lesson). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs of areas of proficiency, and must be able to work at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, although In-Company Taster Korean sessions can be run with as many as 12 people. Inquire now about our Korean Courses or Take A Free Korean Level Test
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