Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Hungarian in Gatineau and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have a few key opportunities for learning Hungarian interactively in Gatineau. 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 a little more affordable.) Your second resource can be local for-profit language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private Hungarian tutor in Gatineau. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Gatineau and online Hungarian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Hungarian and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Hungarian tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Hungarian course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language schools and private Hungarian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Hungarian tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 24 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and specialization. Customer review average for Hungarian lessons on Preply is 4.98 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Hungarian do I need to know 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. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Hungarian tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hungarian so challenging and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Hungarian. In reality, you can gain basic Hungarian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many words, be understood when you talk, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hungarian. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hungarian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to master Hungarian?
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 Hungarian will take at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of Hungarian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Hungarian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Hungarian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Hungarian tutor?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, always! The largest selection of tested Hungarian tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools offer 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.