Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Czech in New Westminster and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have four main possibilities for learning Czech interactively in New Westminster. 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 second option can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can find a private Czech tutor in New Westminster. If flexibility is key, you can compare local New Westminster and online Czech tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Czech and what does a lesson with a tutor of Czech cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Czech course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and individual Czech tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Czech tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 27 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and student demand. Customer review average for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Czech 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. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research each program in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Czech. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Czech fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday words, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After attaining 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 seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Czech will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your available level of Czech 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 TV, write using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Czech out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Czech teacher?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved Czech tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available 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.