Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Czech in Longueuil and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 primary opportunities for learning Czech interactively in Longueuil. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your other possibility 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. Last, you can opt for a private Czech tutor in Longueuil. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Longueuil and online Czech tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language academies and individual Czech tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Czech tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 27 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Czech 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. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal 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 many expressions, be understood when you talk, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After attaining 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 master Czech?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Czech will take at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of Czech or familiarity with 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 television, 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 Czech out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Czech coach?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Czech tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule 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.