Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Czech in Eastbourne and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 key possibilities for learning Czech interactively in Eastbourne. 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 cheaper.) Your second possibility can be local specialized language academies that are better priced 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 look for a private Czech tutor in Eastbourne. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Eastbourne 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 as one-tenth 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 class hours each semester. Language centers and individual Czech tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Czech tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 27 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research all such requirements 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 extras they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so hard 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 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 most phrases, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Czech tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Czech?
Some people brag about their 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 study. The amount of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of Czech or proficiency in 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 videos, start a journal or write posts and comments 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 Czech out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Czech instructor?
In colleges and universities, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Czech tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available 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.