Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Czech in Cambridge and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four main options for learning Czech interactively in Cambridge. 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 resource can be local private 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 find a private Czech tutor in Cambridge. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Cambridge and online Czech tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Czech and what do Czech tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Czech course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 45-48 class hours each semester. Language schools and private Czech tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Czech tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 28 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and student demand. Average reviews for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Czech do I need 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 level and testing, so research the details in advance. With personal Czech 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 more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
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 several hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy 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 take at least 600 hours of practice. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing level of Czech or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try additional 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.
🤳 Can I pick my own Czech instructor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Czech tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.