Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn German in Bergamo and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have 4 main opportunities for learning German interactively in Bergamo. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your other resource can be local specialized language academies that charge 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 German tutor in Bergamo. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Bergamo and online German tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn German and what are the ballpark lesson costs for German tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate German course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for fifty or so course hours each semester. Language academies and private German tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey German tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 29 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and student demand. Customer review average for German lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for German language skill level 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 graded tasks, so research the details in advance. With personal German tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is German so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn German. In reality, you can gain basic German fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand common expressions, speak on some level, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of German. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to master German?
Some people 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 dedication. The actual range 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 recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in German out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own German teacher?
In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened German tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools offer 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.