Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Czech in Sydney and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have 4 principal opportunities for learning Czech interactively in Sydney. 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 better priced.) Your second spource can be local private language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can choose a private Czech tutor in Sydney. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Sydney and online Czech tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Czech and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Czech tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Czech course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 class hours each semester. Language schools and independent Czech tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Czech tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 27 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.94 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 prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Czech. According to experts, 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 many phrases, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and fun 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 students.
🤷 How long does it take to master Czech?
Some people brag about their 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 study. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your current level of Czech or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Czech out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Czech tutor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Czech tutors with full profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.