Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Greek in St Albans and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have several primary choices for learning Greek interactively in St Albans. 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 cheaper.) Your second resource 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. Finally, you can opt for a private Greek tutor in St Albans. If flexibility is key, you can compare local St Albans and online Greek tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language academies and private Greek tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Greek tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and popularity. Real student rating average for Greek lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Greek do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research the details 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 specializations they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek so challenging and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Greek. Realistically, 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 common expressions, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy 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 speakers.
🤷 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of dedication. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Greek or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try other 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 teacher?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Greek tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually 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.