Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Hindi in Washington, DC and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have several primary options for learning Hindi interactively in Washington, DC. 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 2nd option can be local for-profit language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can look for a private Hindi tutor in Washington, DC. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Washington, DC and online Hindi tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Hindi and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Hindi tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Hindi course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and individual Hindi tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Hindi tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 12 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and popularity. Customer review average for Hindi lessons on Preply is 4.91 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Hindi language skill level 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 graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Hindi 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 instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hindi so challenging 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 Hindi. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Hindi fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hindi. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hindi tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to master Hindi?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Hindi will require at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Hindi 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 news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Hindi out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Hindi classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Hindi teacher?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Hindi tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically give 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.