Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master French in Bordeaux and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have a few primary opportunities for learning French interactively in Bordeaux. 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 2nd resource 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. Fourth, you can choose a private French tutor in Bordeaux. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Bordeaux and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn French and what are the ballpark lesson costs for French tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate French course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language schools and independent French tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $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 geography, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for French lessons on Preply is 4.93 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 pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and graded tasks, so research the details 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 intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is French so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday sentences, be understood when you talk, socialize in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn French?
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 French will require at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your current level of French or familiarity with 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, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in French out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right French tutor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved French tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically structure 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 choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.