Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Czech in Dunedin and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have four main choices for learning Czech interactively in Dunedin. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your 2nd spource can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can choose a private Czech tutor in Dunedin. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Dunedin 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 overall charge for fifty or so instruction hours each semester. Language academies and individual Czech tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Czech tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 28 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and specialization. Customer review average for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Czech language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Czech. In reality, 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 phrases, be understood when you talk, socialize in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and enjoyable 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 learners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Czech?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Czech will require at least 600 hours of practice. The length 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 best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try other 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 coach?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Czech tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.