Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn German in Stuttgart and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have several principal opportunities for learning German interactively in Stuttgart. 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 a little more affordable.) Your 2nd spource can be local for-profit 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. 4th and last, you can choose a private German tutor in Stuttgart. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Stuttgart and online German tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn German and what do German tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate German 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 class hours each semester. Language schools and individual German tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey German tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 29 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and popularity. Average reviews for German lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of German do I need 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 level and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal German tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is German so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn German. As proven by others before, you can gain basic German fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of German. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of German?
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 German will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of German or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch television, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in German out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own German tutor?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved German tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.