Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Chinese in Rio de Janeiro and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have several primary options for learning Chinese interactively in Rio de Janeiro. 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd possibility can be local commercial language academies that cost less 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 look for a private Chinese tutor in Rio de Janeiro. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Rio de Janeiro and online Chinese tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Chinese and what do Chinese tutors charge?
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 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language schools and private Chinese tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $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 hometown, experience and popularity. Average reviews 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 prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Chinese tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Chinese so hard 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. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Chinese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick 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 level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn 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 require at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Chinese or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Chinese out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Chinese classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Chinese tutor?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Chinese tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like LearnZone.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges as a rule run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.