Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Russian in Brentwood, TN and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have several main possibilities for learning Russian interactively in Brentwood, TN. 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 a little more affordable.) Your other option can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Russian tutor in Brentwood, TN. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Brentwood, TN and online Russian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 rate for fifty or so course hours each semester. Language schools and individual Russian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Russian tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.94 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and exams, so research those 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 add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian so challenging and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Russian. Realistically, you can gain basic Russian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Russian. After attaining 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 get better at speaking 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 require at least 600 hours of dedication. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Russian 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 television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Russian teacher?
In language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Russian tutors with video 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 usually offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools have 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.