Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master English in Banff and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have a few principal options for learning English interactively in Banff. 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd option can be local private 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 choose a private English tutor in Banff. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Banff and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn English and what do English tutors charge?
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 overall charge for 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language schools and individual English tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $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 hometown, experience and popularity. Customer review average for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of English 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 load and tests, so research those in advance. With personal English tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is English not easy 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 several hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 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 require at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of English or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other 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 pick my own English tutor?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified English tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges structure 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, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.