Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Thai in Los Angeles, CA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have four main opportunities for learning Thai interactively in Los Angeles, CA. 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 better priced.) Your second spource can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can look for a private Thai tutor in Los Angeles, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Los Angeles, CA and online Thai tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Thai and what do Thai tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Thai course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language centers and private Thai tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Thai tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Thai lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Thai 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 graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Thai tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Thai so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Thai. According to experts, you can gain basic Thai fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Thai. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Thai tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Thai?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Thai will demand at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Thai or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Thai out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Thai classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Thai instructor?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Thai tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically 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.