Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my English in Castlemaine and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have a few main options for learning English interactively in Castlemaine. 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 resource can be local commercial language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private English tutor in Castlemaine. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Castlemaine and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn English and what does a lesson with a tutor of English cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate English course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of fifty or so course hours each semester. Language academies and individual English tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly English tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Customer review average for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much English do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and testing, so research the details in advance. With personal English 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 more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is English so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. Realistically, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of English?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in English will necessitate at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of English 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 news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in English out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the English teacher?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened English tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.