Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Indonesian in Lubbock, TX and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have 4 main possibilities for learning Indonesian interactively in Lubbock, TX. 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 possibility can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private Indonesian tutor in Lubbock, TX. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Lubbock, TX and online Indonesian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Indonesian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Indonesian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Indonesian 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 course hours each semester. Language schools and individual Indonesian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Indonesian tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 11 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and popularity. Average student satisfaction for Indonesian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Indonesian 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research those in advance. With personal Indonesian tutors you can find reviews 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 a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Indonesian so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Indonesian. According to experts, you can gain basic Indonesian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand common expressions, speak on some level, socialize 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 Indonesian. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Indonesian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Indonesian?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Indonesian will require at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Indonesian or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Indonesian out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Indonesian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Indonesian tutor?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened Indonesian tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.