Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Punjabi in Montreal and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have a few primary opportunities for learning Punjabi interactively in Montreal. 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 possibility can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can choose a private Punjabi tutor in Montreal. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Montreal and online Punjabi tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Punjabi and what do Punjabi tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Punjabi course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for about 50 class hours each semester. Language centers and private Punjabi tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Punjabi tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 12 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for Punjabi lessons on Preply is 4.84 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Punjabi do I need 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 level and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Punjabi tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Punjabi so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Punjabi. According to experts, you can gain basic Punjabi fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, be understood when you talk, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Punjabi. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Punjabi tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Punjabi?
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 Punjabi will require at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of Punjabi or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Punjabi out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Punjabi classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Punjabi teacher?
In language learning academies, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of verified Punjabi tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically have 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.