Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Czech in Belfast and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have several principal choices for learning Czech interactively in Belfast. 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 cheaper.) Your second option can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private Czech tutor in Belfast. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Belfast and online Czech tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Czech and how much should Czech tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Czech course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for about 50 course hours each semester. Language schools and independent Czech tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Czech tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 28 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and popularity. Average reviews for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Czech language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Czech. Realistically, you can gain basic Czech fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Czech tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Czech?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Czech will demand at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your already acquired level of Czech or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea 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, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Czech out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Czech teacher?
In learning 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 approved Czech tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges as a rule offer classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.