Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Russian in Brossard and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have 4 main opportunities for learning Russian interactively in Brossard. 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 second possibility 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. Finally, you can choose a private Russian tutor in Brossard. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Brossard and online Russian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Russian and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Russian tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Russian course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language schools and independent Russian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Russian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and specialization. Real student rating average for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.95 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research the details 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 teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
One-size-fits-all 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand most expressions, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and enjoyable 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 speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Russian?
Some people 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 study. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Russian or proficiency in 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 videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Russian tutor?
In language learning academies, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Russian tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools 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.