Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Hindi in Canberra and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have several key choices for learning Hindi interactively in Canberra. 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 cheaper.) Your second spource 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. 4th and last, you can find a private Hindi tutor in Canberra. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Canberra and online Hindi tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 cost of about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language centers and independent Hindi tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Hindi tutors can be found online, with rates on LearnZone averaging 10 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and student demand. Real student rating average for Hindi lessons on LearnZone is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Hindi do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and tests, so research each program in advance. With personal Hindi tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hindi so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Hindi. Realistically, 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 many expressions, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hindi. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like LearnZone have Hindi tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 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 take at least 600 hours of practice. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Hindi or proficiency in 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, seek native speakers to speak with, try other 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Hindi tutor?
In colleges and universities, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved Hindi tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like LearnZone.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually 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.