Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Czech in Langley and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have a few primary options for learning Czech interactively in Langley. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your 2nd option can be local private 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. Finally, you can find a private Czech tutor in Langley. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Langley 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 rate for 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and private Czech tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Czech tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 28 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and student demand. Real student rating average 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research the details in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so challenging and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable 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 brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Czech will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The actual range 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 recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with 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.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Czech teacher?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Czech tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.