Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Indonesian in San Francisco, CA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have several principal opportunities for learning Indonesian interactively in San Francisco, CA. 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 less pricey.) Your other resource can be local specialized 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. 4th and last, you can choose a private Indonesian tutor in San Francisco, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local San Francisco, CA and online Indonesian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Indonesian and what do Indonesian tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Indonesian course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language academies and independent Indonesian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Indonesian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 11 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, availability and popularity. Average student satisfaction for Indonesian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Indonesian 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and exams, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Indonesian tutors you can find out in advance 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 a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Indonesian so difficult and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Indonesian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Indonesian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand most phrases, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Indonesian. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Indonesian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to master Indonesian?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Indonesian will take at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Indonesian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Indonesian out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Indonesian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Indonesian coach?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested Indonesian tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually make available 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.