Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Czech in Walnut Creek, CA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have a few main choices for learning Czech interactively in Walnut Creek, CA. 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 other option can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can opt for a private Czech tutor in Walnut Creek, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Walnut Creek, CA and online Czech tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Czech and how much should Czech tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Czech course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and independent Czech tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Czech tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 27 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and popularity. Average student satisfaction for Czech lessons on Preply is 4.94 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Czech do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research each program in advance. With personal Czech tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Czech so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Czech. Realistically, you can gain basic Czech fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, express yourself, 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 easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Czech. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Czech tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to master Czech?
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 Czech will take at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Czech or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Czech out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Czech classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Czech tutor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Czech tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically have 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.