Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Hungarian in Berlin and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 primary opportunities for learning Hungarian interactively in Berlin. 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 better priced.) Your other possibility can be local private 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 opt for a private Hungarian tutor in Berlin. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Berlin and online Hungarian tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Hungarian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Hungarian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Hungarian course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of fifty or so course hours each semester. Language centers and independent Hungarian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Hungarian tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 24 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and popularity. Average student satisfaction for Hungarian lessons on Preply is 4.98 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Hungarian do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research each program in advance. With personal Hungarian tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hungarian so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Hungarian. According to experts, you can gain basic Hungarian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hungarian. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hungarian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Hungarian?
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 Hungarian will take at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Hungarian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Hungarian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Hungarian classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Hungarian instructor?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Hungarian tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually offer 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.