Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Spanish in Concord, CA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have 4 main options for learning Spanish interactively in Concord, CA. 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 a little more affordable.) Your other resource can be local commercial language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can look for a private Spanish tutor in Concord, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Concord, CA and online Spanish tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Spanish and how much should Spanish tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Spanish course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and individual Spanish tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Spanish tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and popularity. Average student satisfaction for Spanish lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Spanish 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. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and exams, so research the details in advance. With personal Spanish tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Spanish so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Spanish. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Spanish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand most phrases, speak on some level, 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 fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Spanish. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Spanish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Spanish?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Spanish will require at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Spanish or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Spanish out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Spanish classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Spanish tutor?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Spanish tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically offer 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.