Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Polish in Sydney and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four key choices for learning Polish interactively in Sydney. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your other possibility can be local for-profit 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 Polish tutor in Sydney. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Sydney and online Polish tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Polish and how much should Polish tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Polish course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language academies and private Polish tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Polish tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and student demand. Average reviews for Polish lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Polish do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Polish tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Polish so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Polish. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Polish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common words, speak on some level, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Polish. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Polish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Polish?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Polish will necessitate at least 600 hours of practice. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Polish or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Polish out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Polish classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Polish instructor?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Polish tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually have 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.