Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Czech in St. Louis, MO and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four primary choices for learning Czech interactively in St. Louis, MO. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd option can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private Czech tutor in St. Louis, MO. If flexibility is key, you can compare local St. Louis, MO and online Czech tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Czech and what does a lesson with a tutor of Czech cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Czech course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language schools and private Czech tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Czech tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 28 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and specialization. Real student rating average for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Czech do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Czech 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 maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Czech. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Czech fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, speak on some level, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Czech tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Czech?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Czech will require at least 600 hours of practice. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Czech or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Czech out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Czech coach?
In colleges and universities, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of verified Czech 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 schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.