Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master English in Athens, GA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have four main opportunities for learning English interactively in Athens, GA. 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 better priced.) Your 2nd resource can be local specialized 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. Last, you can find a private English tutor in Athens, GA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Athens, GA and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn English and what does a lesson with a tutor of English cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate English 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 course hours each semester. Language academies and private English tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced English tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, availability and specialization. Average student satisfaction for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for English language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal English 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 classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is English so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. In reality, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn English?
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 English will take at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your current level of English or proficiency in 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 television, try typing using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in English out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own English instructor?
In language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved English tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule offer 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.