한국어
서울
Springfield, Illinois

Mastery of the Korean language is not taught.
It is cultivated.

For over a decade, Korean Language School has guided students from their first syllable to professional fluency — through patient instruction, cultural immersion, and a curriculum refined for American learners.

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10+
Years of Instruction
500+
Students Taught
All
Levels Welcome
About Us

A dedicated space for serious Korean study

Korean Language School was founded on a simple conviction: that learning Korean in the Midwest should not mean compromising on quality. We built our program around the needs of American students — whether you are preparing for study abroad, advancing your career, or reconnecting with heritage.

Located at 2021 S Waverly Ave in Springfield, our classroom is a space where patience meets rigor. Every lesson is designed to build genuine communication skills, not just test-taking ability. We teach the language as it is lived — in conversations, in media, in the relationships that matter to you.

Small class sizes for personalized attention
Curriculum aligned with TOPIK and real-world communication
Flexible scheduling for working adults and students
Students learning Korean in a bright classroom at Korean Language School Springfield
Programs

Instruction tailored to your goals

Whether you are taking your first steps into Hangul or refining business-level proficiency, we have a path forward.

Beginner Korean

Start from zero. Learn Hangul, basic grammar, and everyday phrases with a foundation built for long-term retention and confidence.

Levels 1–2

Intermediate & Advanced

Deepen your fluency with complex grammar, nuanced expression, and authentic materials — K-dramas, news, literature, and professional correspondence.

Levels 3–6

TOPIK Preparation

Targeted exam prep for the Test of Proficiency in Korean. We cover every section — listening, reading, and writing — with practice tests and strategy sessions.

All levels

Group Classes

Learn with peers at your level in a collaborative environment. Group classes build conversational confidence through structured pair and team work.

2–6 students

Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction customized to your schedule, objectives, and learning style. Ideal for professionals, heritage learners, and intensive study.

Individual

Cultural Immersion

Language lives within culture. Our supplementary sessions cover K-cuisine, film, music, and etiquette — so you understand the context behind the words.

Supplementary
Korean language study materials and textbooks at Korean Language School
Our Approach

Built for results, designed for people

We do not believe in one-size-fits-all language programs. Every student who walks through our door at 2021 S Waverly Ave receives an assessment and a learning plan shaped around their specific objectives — academic, professional, or personal.

1

Placement Assessment

We determine your starting point honestly — so you never waste time on what you already know, and never feel lost in material that is too advanced.

2

Communicative Method

Grammar and vocabulary are taught in service of actual communication. From day one, you are speaking, listening, and building real conversational ability.

3

Cultural Context

Language and culture are inseparable. We weave in film, music, etiquette, and current events so your Korean is alive, not textbook-bound.

"I spent years trying to learn Korean on my own. It was not until I found Korean Language School that everything finally clicked — the grammar, the honorifics, the confidence to actually speak."
A former student, Springfield
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Begin your Korean journey

Reach out to schedule a consultation, ask about our current class schedule, or learn which program is right for you. We respond to every inquiry personally.

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2021 S Waverly Ave
Springfield, IL 65804-2400
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(417) 225-2059

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