Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Czech in Edmonton and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have several main possibilities for learning Czech interactively in Edmonton. 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 cheaper.) Your other resource can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can opt for a private Czech tutor in Edmonton. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Edmonton and online Czech tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 cost of fifty or so class hours each semester. Language centers and independent Czech tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Czech tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 28 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. 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 pass a few pre-requisites. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, 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 extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Czech. Realistically, you can gain basic Czech 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, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready 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 students.
🤷 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 take at least 600 hours of practice. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Czech or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more 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 choose my own Czech tutor?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened Czech tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.