Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Thai in Jersey City, NJ and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 principal opportunities for learning Thai interactively in Jersey City, NJ. 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 better priced.) Your 2nd spource can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Thai tutor in Jersey City, NJ. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Jersey City, NJ and online Thai tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 overall charge for fifty or so instruction hours each semester. Language schools and independent Thai tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $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, experience and specialization. Average reviews for Thai lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Thai 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. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and tests, so research those in advance. With personal Thai tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Thai so challenging and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all 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 common phrases, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Thai. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Thai tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of 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 actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your current level of Thai 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 news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Thai out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Thai classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Thai instructor?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Thai tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.