Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Czech in New York, NY and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have a few main possibilities for learning Czech interactively in New York, NY. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your 2nd possibility can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private Czech tutor in New York, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local New York, NY and online Czech tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Czech and what do Czech tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Czech course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language academies and individual Czech tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Czech tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 27 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and specialization. Customer review average for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.94 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 prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech 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 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 phrases, speak on some level, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready 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 speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to master Czech?
Some people brag about their 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 amount of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Czech or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best 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 as many as possible ways to think and speak in Czech out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Czech teacher?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Czech tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day 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.