Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn French in Cartagena and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have a few key opportunities for learning French interactively in Cartagena. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your second option can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can look for a private French tutor in Cartagena. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Cartagena and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn French and what do French tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate French course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for about 50 class hours each semester. Language academies and independent French tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly French tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal French tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is French 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 French. As proven by others before, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common phrases, express yourself, 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 French. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn French?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in French will necessitate at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of French or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in French out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own French tutor?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, always! The largest selection of approved French tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges as a rule run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.