A method and apparatus for controlling learning of a model for estimating an intention of an input utterance is disclosed. A method of controlling learning of a model for estimating an intention of an input utterance among a plurality of intentions includes providing a first index corresponding to the number of registered utterances for each intention, providing a second index corresponding to a learning level for each intention, providing a learning target setting interface such that at least one intention that is to be a learning target is selected from among the intentions based on the first index and the second index, and training the model based on the registered utterances for each intention and setting of the learning target for each intention.