Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Chinese in Cambridge and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have several key opportunities for learning Chinese interactively in Cambridge. 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 a little more affordable.) Your 2nd resource can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper 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 Chinese tutor in Cambridge. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Cambridge and online Chinese tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Chinese and how much should Chinese tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Chinese course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and private Chinese tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Chinese tutors can be found online, with tuition on LearnZone averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, ratings and specialization. Customer review average for Chinese lessons on LearnZone is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Chinese 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 load and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Chinese tutors you can find out in advance 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 many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Chinese not easy 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 Chinese. In reality, you can gain basic Chinese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand common expressions, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Chinese. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like LearnZone have Chinese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to master Chinese?
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 Chinese will demand at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of Chinese or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Chinese out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Chinese classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Chinese teacher?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Chinese tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like LearnZone.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule have 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.