Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Indonesian in Victoria and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have several main opportunities for learning Indonesian interactively in Victoria. 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 other spource can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can find a private Indonesian tutor in Victoria. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Victoria and online Indonesian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Indonesian and what do Indonesian tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Indonesian course cost as one-tenth 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 independent Indonesian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Indonesian tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 11 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and student demand. Customer review average for Indonesian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Indonesian do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research each program in advance. With personal Indonesian tutors you can find out in advance 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 those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Indonesian not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Indonesian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Indonesian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand most expressions, be understood when you talk, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Indonesian. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Indonesian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Indonesian?
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 Indonesian will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Indonesian or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, 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 Indonesian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Indonesian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Indonesian tutor?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Indonesian tutors with full 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 schedule classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.