Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Polish in Szczecin and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have several main choices for learning Polish interactively in Szczecin. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your second spource can be local commercial 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 Polish tutor in Szczecin. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Szczecin and online Polish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Polish and how much should Polish tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Polish course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language schools 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 country of residence, availability and student demand. Average student satisfaction for Polish lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Polish 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 load and tests, so research those 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 add-ons they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Polish not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Polish. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Polish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday words, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid 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 level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Polish?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Polish will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Polish or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best 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 Polish out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Polish classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Polish coach?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of tested Polish tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule make available 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.