Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Tagalog in Toronto and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have four main choices for learning Tagalog interactively in Toronto. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd option can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Tagalog tutor in Toronto. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Toronto and online Tagalog tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Tagalog and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Tagalog tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Tagalog course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and individual Tagalog tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Tagalog tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 10 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and specialization. Customer review average for Tagalog lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Tagalog do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and exams, so research the details in advance. With personal Tagalog tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Tagalog so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Tagalog. In reality, you can gain basic Tagalog fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand common phrases, be understood when you talk, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Tagalog. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Tagalog tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Tagalog?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Tagalog will require at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of Tagalog or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised 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, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Tagalog out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Tagalog classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Tagalog instructor?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of tested Tagalog tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically 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.