Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Czech in Brooklyn, NY and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have several primary choices for learning Czech interactively in Brooklyn, NY. 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 option can be local specialized language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can look for a private Czech tutor in Brooklyn, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Brooklyn, NY and online Czech tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Czech and what does a lesson with a tutor of Czech cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Czech course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language centers and individual Czech tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Czech tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 27 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, availability and specialization. Average student satisfaction for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Czech 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 volume and graded tasks, so research the details in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Czech. According to experts, 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 many sentences, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Czech tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Czech?
Some people brag about their 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 actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of Czech 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 television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Czech out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Czech instructor?
In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened Czech tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools have 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.