Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Serbian in Philadelphia, PA and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have several main choices for learning Serbian interactively in Philadelphia, PA. 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 cheaper.) Your other resource can be local specialized 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 choose a private Serbian tutor in Philadelphia, PA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Philadelphia, PA and online Serbian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Serbian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Serbian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Serbian course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language schools and individual Serbian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Serbian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 20 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and popularity. Customer review average for Serbian lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Serbian do I need to know 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 load and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Serbian tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Serbian so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Serbian. In reality, you can gain basic Serbian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Serbian. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Serbian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Serbian?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Serbian will necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Serbian 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 news and movies, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Serbian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Serbian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Serbian teacher?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Serbian tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically schedule classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically have 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.