Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Thai in Akron, OH and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 principal possibilities for learning Thai interactively in Akron, OH. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your 2nd spource can be local for-profit language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can opt for a private Thai tutor in Akron, OH. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Akron, OH and online Thai tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Thai and what does a lesson with a tutor of Thai cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Thai course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 45-48 class hours each semester. Language schools and individual Thai tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Thai tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and student demand. Real student rating average for Thai lessons on Preply is 4.98 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Thai language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and graded tasks, so research the details in advance. With personal Thai tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Thai so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Thai. According to experts, you can gain basic Thai fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, speak on some level, socialize in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Thai. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Thai tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to master Thai?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Thai will take at least 600 hours of study. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Thai or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Thai out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Thai classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Thai tutor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Thai tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.