Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Czech in Exeter and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 main opportunities for learning Czech interactively in Exeter. 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 other option can be local specialized language academies that cost less 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 look for a private Czech tutor in Exeter. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Exeter and online Czech tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language schools and independent Czech tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Czech tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 27 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, availability and specialization. Average student satisfaction 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 prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research those in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
One-size-fits-all 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 common phrases, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Czech tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Czech?
Some people seem to 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 dedication. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Czech or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible 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.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Czech tutor?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Czech tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule offer 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.