Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Tamil in Mississauga and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have 4 primary possibilities for learning Tamil interactively in Mississauga. 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 less pricey.) Your other spource can be local commercial 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. Last, you can look for a private Tamil tutor in Mississauga. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Mississauga and online Tamil tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Tamil and what does a lesson with a tutor of Tamil cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Tamil course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language centers and private Tamil tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Tamil tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 12 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and specialization. Average student satisfaction for Tamil lessons on Preply is 4.91 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Tamil do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research the details in advance. With personal Tamil tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Tamil so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Tamil. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Tamil fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday words, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Tamil. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Tamil tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Tamil?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Tamil will require at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Tamil 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, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Tamil out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Tamil classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Tamil instructor?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened Tamil tutors with extensive profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule have 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.