Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Greek in Hoboken, NJ and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have several principal choices for learning Greek interactively in Hoboken, NJ. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your other option can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper 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 Greek tutor in Hoboken, NJ. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Hoboken, NJ and online Greek tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Greek and how much should Greek tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Greek course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for fifty or so course hours each semester. Language schools and individual Greek tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Greek tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and popularity. Average student satisfaction for Greek lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Greek 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Greek 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 better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Greek. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Greek fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Greek. After gaining 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 get better at speaking Greek?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Greek will require at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Greek 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, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Greek out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Greek classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Greek teacher?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Greek tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges run classes two times weekly 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.