Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Czech in Honolulu, HI and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 key options for learning Czech interactively in Honolulu, HI. 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 less pricey.) Your second possibility can be local commercial 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. Finally, you can choose a private Czech tutor in Honolulu, HI. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Honolulu, HI and online Czech tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Czech and what do Czech tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Czech course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so class hours each semester. Language academies and independent Czech tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Czech tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 28 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and student demand. 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 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 exams, so research the details in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized 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 words, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After acquiring 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 learn Czech?
Some people 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 study. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Czech or knowledge of 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 TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional 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.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Czech tutor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Czech tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.