Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Polish in Quebec and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have a few principal choices for learning Polish interactively in Quebec. 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 a little more affordable.) Your 2nd resource can be local commercial language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Polish tutor in Quebec. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Quebec and online Polish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Polish and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Polish tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Polish course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for fifty or so class hours each semester. Language centers and individual Polish tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Polish tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and popularity. Average reviews for Polish lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Polish do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal Polish 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 intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from 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. Realistically, you can gain basic Polish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Polish. After acquiring 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 get better at speaking Polish?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Polish will necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Polish or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Polish out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Polish classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Polish instructor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Polish tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically give 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.