Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Greek in Mandurah and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have four main options for learning Greek interactively in Mandurah. 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 better priced.) Your 2nd resource can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Greek tutor in Mandurah. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Mandurah and online Greek tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Greek and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Greek tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Greek course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language academies and independent Greek tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Greek tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Greek lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Greek do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal Greek tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek so hard 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand common phrases, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun 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 learners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The length of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Greek or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Greek out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Greek classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Greek coach?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Greek tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day 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.