Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Greek in Kitchener and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have four main choices for learning Greek interactively in Kitchener. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about 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, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private Greek tutor in Kitchener. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Kitchener 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 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and private Greek tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Greek tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and popularity. Customer review average 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research those in advance. With personal Greek 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 better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Greek. According to experts, you can gain basic Greek fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, 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 ready and fun 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 level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Greek?
Some people 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 study. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Greek or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Greek out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Greek classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Greek instructor?
In language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Greek tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.