Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Czech in Perth and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have a few main options for learning Czech interactively in Perth. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your second option can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Czech tutor in Perth. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Perth and online Czech tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap 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 rate for 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language centers and private Czech tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Czech tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 27 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and student demand. Average reviews 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 exams, so research all such requirements 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 extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
One-size-fits-all 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 several hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Czech tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 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 require at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Czech or familiarity with 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 videos, try typing 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 it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Czech teacher?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Czech tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges structure classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.