Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Hindi in Long Island City, NY and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have a few principal possibilities for learning Hindi interactively in Long Island City, NY. 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 cheaper.) Your other resource can be local for-profit 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 look for a private Hindi tutor in Long Island City, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Long Island City, NY and online Hindi tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Hindi and what does a lesson with a tutor of Hindi cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Hindi 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 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and individual Hindi tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Hindi tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 12 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for Hindi lessons on Preply is 4.91 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Hindi do I need to know 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Hindi tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hindi so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Hindi. According to experts, you can gain basic Hindi fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hindi. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hindi tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Hindi?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Hindi will take at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Hindi or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Hindi out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Hindi classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Hindi coach?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Hindi tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available 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.