Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Chinese in Southend-on-Sea and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have several key options for learning Chinese interactively in Southend-on-Sea. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your second spource can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper 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 choose a private Chinese tutor in Southend-on-Sea. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Southend-on-Sea and online Chinese tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Chinese and what does a lesson with a tutor of Chinese cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Chinese course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language academies and individual Chinese tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Chinese tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and student demand. Average student satisfaction for Chinese lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Chinese 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Chinese tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea 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 Chinese not easy 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 Chinese. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Chinese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Chinese. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Chinese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to master Chinese?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Chinese will take at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Chinese or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Chinese out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Chinese classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Chinese tutor?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Chinese tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually structure classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools 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.