Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Japanese in Fremont, CA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have four main opportunities for learning Japanese interactively in Fremont, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your second resource can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can opt for a private Japanese tutor in Fremont, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Fremont, CA and online Japanese tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Japanese and what do Japanese tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Japanese course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for fifty or so class hours each semester. Language academies and private Japanese tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Japanese tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and popularity. Average reviews for Japanese lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Japanese language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research the details in advance. With personal Japanese 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 better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Japanese 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 Japanese. In reality, you can gain basic Japanese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, be understood when you talk, 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 affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Japanese. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Japanese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to master Japanese?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Japanese will take at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of Japanese 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 videos, write using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Japanese out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Japanese classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Japanese instructor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, always! The largest selection of verified Japanese tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools have 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.