Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my German in Como and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have a few main choices for learning German interactively in Como. 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 better priced.) Your second option can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can opt for a private German tutor in Como. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Como and online German tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn German and what do German tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate German course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language schools and independent German tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced German tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 29 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for German lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much German do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal German tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is German so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn German. According to experts, you can gain basic German fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, express yourself, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of German. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of German?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in German will necessitate at least 600 hours of dedication. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of German or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in German out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the German teacher?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened German tutors with extensive profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually structure classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week 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.