Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Czech in New Orleans, LA and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have a few main possibilities for learning Czech interactively in New Orleans, LA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your 2nd option can be local specialized 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. Fourth, you can look for a private Czech tutor in New Orleans, LA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local New Orleans, LA and online Czech tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Czech and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Czech tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Czech course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and individual Czech tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Czech tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 28 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, positive reviews and popularity. Average reviews for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Czech language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research those in advance. With personal Czech 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 a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Czech. According to experts, you can gain basic Czech fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Czech tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Czech?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Czech will take at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Czech or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Czech out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Czech tutor?
In language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Czech tutors with full 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 as a rule structure 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, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.