Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my English in Boulder, CO and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have 4 main opportunities for learning English interactively in Boulder, CO. 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 other option can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can opt for a private English tutor in Boulder, CO. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Boulder, CO and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn English and what do English tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate English course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and private English tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey English tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Customer review average for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of English do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal English 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 classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is English so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. According to experts, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand most expressions, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of English?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in English will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of English or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics 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, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in English out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own English instructor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved English tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule give 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.