Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Hindi in Chicago, IL and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have a few primary choices for learning Hindi interactively in Chicago, IL. 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 resource can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can opt for a private Hindi tutor in Chicago, IL. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Chicago, IL and online Hindi tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Hindi and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Hindi tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Hindi course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 45-48 course hours each semester. Language centers and independent Hindi tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Hindi tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 12 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and popularity. Average reviews for Hindi lessons on Preply is 4.91 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Hindi do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research the details in advance. With personal Hindi tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations 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 Hindi not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Hindi. Realistically, you can gain basic Hindi fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many words, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hindi. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hindi tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Hindi?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Hindi will demand at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Hindi or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Hindi out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Hindi classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Hindi teacher?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Hindi tutors with full profiles and true 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 schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule 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.