Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Thai in Honolulu, HI and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have four key options for learning Thai interactively in Honolulu, HI. 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 resource can be local specialized 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. 4th and last, you can look for a private Thai tutor in Honolulu, HI. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Honolulu, HI and online Thai tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Thai and what do Thai tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Thai 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 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language schools and private Thai tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Thai tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and specialization. Customer review average for Thai lessons on Preply is 4.98 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Thai do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and graded tasks, so research the details in advance. With personal Thai tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Thai so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Thai. Realistically, you can gain basic Thai fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday sentences, have simple conversations, 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 fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Thai. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Thai tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to master Thai?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Thai will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Thai or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Thai out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Thai classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Thai tutor?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Thai tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically give 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.