Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Polish in Perth and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have a few principal choices for learning Polish interactively in Perth. 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 a little more affordable.) Your second spource can be local for-profit language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can choose a private Polish tutor in Perth. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Perth and online Polish tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Polish and what do Polish tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Polish course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and individual Polish tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Polish tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and specialization. Real student rating average for Polish lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Polish language skill level 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 commitment and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Polish tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Polish so challenging and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Polish. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Polish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Polish. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Polish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Polish?
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 Polish will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your available level of Polish 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 news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Polish out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Polish classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Polish instructor?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of tested Polish tutors with extensive profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges offer classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools offer 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.