Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Greek in Brampton and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have several primary choices for learning Greek interactively in Brampton. 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 a little more affordable.) Your 2nd option can be local specialized language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can look for a private Greek tutor in Brampton. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Brampton and online Greek tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Greek and how much should Greek tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Greek course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for fifty or so class hours each semester. Language academies and individual Greek tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Greek tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and popularity. Customer review average for Greek lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Greek do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research those in advance. With personal Greek tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Greek. According to experts, you can gain basic Greek fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday sentences, speak on some level, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Greek. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Greek tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Greek?
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 Greek will necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Greek or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Greek out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Greek classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Greek tutor?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Greek tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools make available 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.