Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Thai in North Vancouver and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have a few key possibilities for learning Thai interactively in North Vancouver. 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 for-profit 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. Last, you can opt for a private Thai tutor in North Vancouver. If flexibility is key, you can compare local North Vancouver and online Thai tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Thai and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Thai tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Thai course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language academies and private Thai tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Thai tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and popularity. Average student satisfaction for Thai lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Thai do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and tests, so research each program in advance. With personal Thai tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Thai 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 Thai. Realistically, you can gain basic Thai fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many phrases, be understood when you talk, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Thai. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Thai tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Thai?
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 Thai will take at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Thai or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Thai out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Thai classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Thai instructor?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Thai tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually run classes two times weekly 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.