Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Spanish in Dresden and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have 4 main options for learning Spanish interactively in Dresden. 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 possibility can be local commercial language academies that are better priced 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 find a private Spanish tutor in Dresden. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Dresden and online Spanish tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Spanish and how much should Spanish tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Spanish course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language academies and private Spanish tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Spanish tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and popularity. Average student satisfaction for Spanish lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Spanish language skill level 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 tests, so research the details in advance. With personal Spanish tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Spanish not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Spanish. According to experts, you can gain basic Spanish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand most expressions, 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 rapid and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Spanish. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Spanish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Spanish?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Spanish will demand at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing level of Spanish or knowledge of 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 television, write using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Spanish out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Spanish classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Spanish tutor?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Spanish tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically have 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.