Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Greek in Coventry and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 key options for learning Greek interactively in Coventry. 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 second resource can be local for-profit language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can look for a private Greek tutor in Coventry. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Coventry and online Greek tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Greek and how much should Greek tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Greek 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 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and private Greek tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Greek tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for Greek lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Greek 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. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal Greek tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Greek. Realistically, you can gain basic Greek fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand many words, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Greek. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Greek tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to master Greek?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Greek will take at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your current level of Greek 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 TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Greek out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Greek classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Greek coach?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Greek tutors with extensive profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.