Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Hindi in Minsk and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have 4 key options for learning Hindi interactively in Minsk. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your 2nd possibility can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Hindi tutor in Minsk. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Minsk and online Hindi tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for fifty or so instruction hours each semester. Language academies and private Hindi tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Hindi tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 11 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Hindi lessons on Preply is 4.91 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Hindi tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Hindi so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Hindi. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Hindi fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand most expressions, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Hindi. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Hindi tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Hindi?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Hindi will necessitate at least 600 hours of dedication. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Hindi or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional 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.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Hindi instructor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened Hindi tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.