Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Polish in Katowice and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have a few primary possibilities for learning Polish interactively in Katowice. 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 cheaper.) Your second resource can be local commercial language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Polish tutor in Katowice. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Katowice and online Polish tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Polish and what does a lesson with a tutor of Polish cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Polish 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 about 50 course hours each semester. Language centers and private Polish tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Polish tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and specialization. Average student satisfaction for Polish lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Polish language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research each program in advance. With personal Polish tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Polish so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Polish. According to experts, you can gain basic Polish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand most expressions, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Polish. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Polish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Polish?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Polish will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Polish or knowledge of 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 TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Polish out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Polish classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Polish teacher?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Polish tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically structure classes two times weekly 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.