Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Hungarian in Boston, MA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have a few primary choices for learning Hungarian interactively in Boston, MA. 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 other option can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can look for a private Hungarian tutor in Boston, MA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Boston, MA and online Hungarian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 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 lesson hours each semester. Language schools and independent Hungarian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Hungarian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 23 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and popularity. Average reviews 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Hungarian tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea 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 a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hungarian not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Hungarian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Hungarian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun 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 speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Hungarian?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Hungarian will necessitate at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Hungarian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, 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 Hungarian out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Hungarian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Hungarian instructor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Hungarian tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.