Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master French in Aspen, CO and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have several main options for learning French interactively in Aspen, CO. 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 cheaper.) Your second spource can be local private language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private French tutor in Aspen, CO. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Aspen, CO and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn French and what do French tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate French 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 about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and individual French tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable French tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for French lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much French do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research those in advance. With personal French tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is French so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. As proven by others before, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to master French?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in French will take at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of French 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 news and movies, 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 French out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own French tutor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, always! The largest selection of verified French tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually 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.