Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my English in Billericay and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have a few primary choices for learning English interactively in Billericay. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your second possibility can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private English tutor in Billericay. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Billericay and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn English and what do English tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate English course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 45-48 course 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 tuition on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and student demand. Customer review average 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal English tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is English 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 English. In reality, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy 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 master English?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in English will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your available level of English or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended 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 as many as possible ways to think and speak in English out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right English teacher?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of tested English tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available 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.