Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Czech in Sudbury and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have a few primary opportunities for learning Czech interactively in Sudbury. 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 other resource can be local commercial language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Czech tutor in Sudbury. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Sudbury and online Czech tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Czech and what does a lesson with a tutor of Czech cost?
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 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language schools and individual Czech tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Czech tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 27 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and specialization. Average reviews for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Czech 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons 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 hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Czech. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Czech fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many words, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating 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 master 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 quite a bit depending on your available level of Czech or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Czech out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Czech coach?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Czech tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically 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.