Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Serbian in Vancouver and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 primary choices for learning Serbian interactively in Vancouver. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your second possibility can be local for-profit language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can look for a private Serbian tutor in Vancouver. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Vancouver and online Serbian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Serbian and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Serbian tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Serbian course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language academies and private Serbian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Serbian tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 20 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and specialization. Customer review average for Serbian lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Serbian do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal Serbian tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Serbian so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Serbian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Serbian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday sentences, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Serbian. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Serbian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to master Serbian?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Serbian will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Serbian or proficiency in 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, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Serbian out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Serbian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Serbian teacher?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested Serbian tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule 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.