Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Spanish in Prague and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have 4 primary possibilities for learning Spanish interactively in Prague. 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 cheaper.) Your other possibility can be local specialized language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Spanish tutor in Prague. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Prague and online Spanish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Spanish and how much should Spanish tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Spanish 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 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language academies and individual Spanish tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Spanish tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and popularity. Average reviews for Spanish lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Spanish 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 commitment and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal Spanish tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Spanish so challenging and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Spanish. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Spanish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Spanish. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Spanish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Spanish?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Spanish will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing level of Spanish or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Spanish out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Spanish classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Spanish teacher?
In colleges and universities, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Spanish tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.