Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Indonesian in Southampton and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have several main possibilities for learning Indonesian interactively in Southampton. 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 better priced.) Your other possibility can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can find a private Indonesian tutor in Southampton. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Southampton and online Indonesian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Indonesian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Indonesian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Indonesian 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 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language schools and private Indonesian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Indonesian tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 11 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. 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 pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Indonesian tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Indonesian not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy 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 learners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Indonesian?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Indonesian will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Indonesian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best 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 more ways to think and speak in Indonesian out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Indonesian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Indonesian tutor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved Indonesian tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges usually offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically 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.