Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Polish in Asheville, NC and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have 4 primary possibilities for learning Polish interactively in Asheville, NC. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your second resource can be local for-profit language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Polish tutor in Asheville, NC. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Asheville, NC and online Polish tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Polish and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Polish tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Polish course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language academies and individual Polish tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Polish tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and popularity. Customer review average for Polish lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Polish do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal Polish tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Polish so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Polish. According to experts, you can gain basic Polish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Polish. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Polish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Polish?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Polish will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your available level of Polish or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Polish out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Polish classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Polish tutor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified Polish tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools make available 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.