Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Thai in Marietta, GA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have several principal choices for learning Thai interactively in Marietta, GA. 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 a little more affordable.) Your second possibility can be local specialized language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can opt for a private Thai tutor in Marietta, GA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Marietta, GA and online Thai tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Thai and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Thai tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Thai course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so course hours each semester. Language academies and independent Thai tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Thai tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and specialization. Average reviews 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 volume and exams, so research each program in advance. With personal Thai tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Thai so challenging and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Thai. In reality, you can gain basic Thai fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many words, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Thai. After attaining 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 master Thai?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Thai will take at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Thai or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Thai out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Thai classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Thai coach?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Thai tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces 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 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.