Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Hungarian in Lubbock, TX and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have several key choices for learning Hungarian interactively in Lubbock, TX. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your 2nd option can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Hungarian tutor in Lubbock, TX. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Lubbock, TX and online Hungarian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Hungarian and how much should Hungarian tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Hungarian course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language schools and individual Hungarian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Hungarian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 24 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and specialization. Real student rating average for Hungarian lessons on Preply is 4.98 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Hungarian language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Hungarian tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hungarian 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 Hungarian. According to experts, you can gain basic Hungarian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand common phrases, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hungarian. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hungarian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Hungarian?
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 Hungarian will require at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of Hungarian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Hungarian out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Hungarian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Hungarian teacher?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of tested Hungarian tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually offer 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.