Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Greek in Manchester and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have a few principal options for learning Greek interactively in Manchester. 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 better priced.) Your second option can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Greek tutor in Manchester. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Manchester and online Greek tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Greek and what do Greek tutors charge?
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 price of 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent Greek tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Greek tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability 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 load and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal Greek tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Greek. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Greek tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Greek?
Some people seem to have a 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 study. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Greek or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Greek out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Greek classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Greek teacher?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened Greek tutors with detailed 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 typically schedule 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.