Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Hindi in Santa Clara, CA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have several main choices for learning Hindi interactively in Santa Clara, 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 spource can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can look for a private Hindi tutor in Santa Clara, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Santa Clara, CA and online Hindi tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Hindi and what does a lesson with a tutor of Hindi cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Hindi course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of about 50 course hours each semester. Language schools and independent Hindi tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Hindi tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 12 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and specialization. Real student rating average for Hindi lessons on Preply is 4.91 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Hindi language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Hindi tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hindi so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Hindi. According to experts, you can gain basic Hindi fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, 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 ready and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hindi. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hindi tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to master Hindi?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Hindi will necessitate at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Hindi or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Hindi out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Hindi classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Hindi tutor?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Hindi tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule have 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.