Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Japanese in Kassel and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 principal options for learning Japanese interactively in Kassel. 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 less pricey.) Your other spource can be local for-profit language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Japanese tutor in Kassel. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Kassel and online Japanese tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Japanese and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Japanese tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Japanese 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 fifty or so course hours each semester. Language academies and independent Japanese tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Japanese tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Japanese lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Japanese 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research each program in advance. With personal Japanese tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Japanese so challenging and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Japanese. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Japanese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand common words, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Japanese. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Japanese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Japanese?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Japanese will require at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Japanese or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Japanese out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Japanese classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Japanese teacher?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested Japanese tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually 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.