Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Polish in Bath and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have several main opportunities for learning Polish interactively in Bath. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your 2nd spource can be local for-profit language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can look for a private Polish tutor in Bath. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Bath and online Polish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Polish and what does a lesson with a tutor of Polish cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Polish course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language centers and individual Polish tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Polish tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews for Polish lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Polish do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal Polish tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Polish so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized 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 a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, have simple conversations, shop and place orders 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 Polish. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Polish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn 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 study. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your already acquired level of Polish or proficiency in 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 news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Polish out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Polish classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Polish coach?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of tested Polish tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.