Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Hindi in Dunedin and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have four principal options for learning Hindi interactively in Dunedin. 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 less pricey.) Your second possibility 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. Last, you can opt for a private Hindi tutor in Dunedin. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Dunedin and online Hindi tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Hindi and what does a lesson with a tutor of Hindi cost?
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 cost of 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language academies and individual Hindi tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Hindi tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 12 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Hindi lessons on Preply is 4.89 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Hindi 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 volume and tests, so research those in advance. With personal Hindi tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hindi so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Hindi. As proven by others before, 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 most words, 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 ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hindi. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hindi tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn 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 take at least 600 hours of dedication. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Hindi or familiarity with 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 TV, try typing using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Hindi out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Hindi classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Hindi tutor?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of tested Hindi tutors with video 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 offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually make available 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.