Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Polish in Regina and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have several key possibilities for learning Polish interactively in Regina. 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd option can be local commercial language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private Polish tutor in Regina. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Regina and online Polish tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Polish and what do Polish tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Polish course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 class hours each semester. Language schools and individual Polish tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Polish tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and student demand. Customer review average 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 prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal Polish tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Polish not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many words, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable 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 speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Polish or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Polish out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Polish classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Polish instructor?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Polish tutors with video profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually schedule classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools offer 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.