Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Thai in Brooklyn, NY and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four main opportunities for learning Thai interactively in Brooklyn, NY. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your 2nd spource can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Thai tutor in Brooklyn, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Brooklyn, NY and online Thai tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Thai and how much should Thai tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Thai course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language centers and private Thai tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Thai tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and popularity. Real student rating average for Thai lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Thai do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, so research the details in advance. With personal Thai tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Thai so challenging and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Thai. Realistically, you can gain basic Thai fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Thai. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Thai tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Thai?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Thai will take at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Thai or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write 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 Thai out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Thai classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Thai teacher?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Thai tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools give 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.