Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Indonesian in Gatineau and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have several principal options for learning Indonesian interactively in Gatineau. 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 better priced.) Your second spource can be local specialized language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can find a private Indonesian tutor in Gatineau. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Gatineau and online Indonesian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Indonesian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Indonesian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Indonesian course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language schools and private Indonesian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Indonesian tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 11 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and specialization. Real student rating average for Indonesian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Indonesian do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and exams, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Indonesian tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Indonesian so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Indonesian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Indonesian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, 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 quick and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Indonesian. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Indonesian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Indonesian?
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 Indonesian will demand at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of Indonesian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Indonesian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Indonesian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Indonesian tutor?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Indonesian tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges usually structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week 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.