Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Polish in Long Island City, NY and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 principal possibilities for learning Polish 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd option can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can opt for a private Polish tutor in Long Island City, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Long Island City, NY and online Polish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Polish and what do Polish tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Polish course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language centers and private Polish tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Polish tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and specialization. Customer review average for Polish lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Polish do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and graded tasks, so research the details in advance. With personal Polish tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Polish so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Polish. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Polish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand most phrases, express yourself, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Polish. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Polish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to master Polish?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Polish will demand at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Polish or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Polish out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Polish classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Polish tutor?
In language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified Polish tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools make available 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.