Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Thai in Toronto and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have four key opportunities for learning Thai interactively in Toronto. 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 better priced.) Your other option can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can opt for a private Thai tutor in Toronto. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Toronto and online Thai tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Thai and what does a lesson with a tutor of Thai cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Thai 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 fifty or so course hours each semester. Language centers and independent Thai tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Thai tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and student demand. Average reviews for Thai lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Thai language skill level 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 commitment and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Thai tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Thai so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Thai. According to experts, you can gain basic Thai fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand common phrases, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Thai. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Thai tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to master Thai?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Thai will take at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing level of Thai or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Thai out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Thai classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Thai tutor?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Thai tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges schedule classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically make available 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.