Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Russian in Boulder, CO and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have a few primary opportunities for learning Russian interactively in Boulder, CO. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd possibility can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can opt for a private Russian tutor in Boulder, CO. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Boulder, CO and online Russian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Russian and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Russian tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Russian course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 course hours each semester. Language schools and individual Russian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Russian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and specialization. Customer review average for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Russian do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Russian tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Russian. In reality, you can gain basic Russian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many phrases, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Russian. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Russian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Russian?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Russian will take at least 600 hours of practice. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Russian 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 TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Russian coach?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Russian tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually give 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.