Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Japanese in Sydney and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have a few key options for learning Japanese interactively in Sydney. 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 cheaper.) Your second possibility can be local for-profit 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 opt for a private Japanese tutor in Sydney. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Sydney and online Japanese tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Japanese and what does a lesson with a tutor of Japanese cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Japanese course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 45-48 class hours each semester. Language academies and individual Japanese tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Japanese tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, availability and popularity. Average reviews for Japanese lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Japanese do I need 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. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal Japanese tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Japanese so difficult and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Japanese. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Japanese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday sentences, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Japanese. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Japanese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Japanese?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Japanese will demand at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Japanese 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 videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Japanese out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Japanese classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Japanese teacher?
In language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Japanese tutors with video profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually make available 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.