Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Greek in Cornwall and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have several primary opportunities for learning Greek interactively in Cornwall. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your second resource can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private Greek tutor in Cornwall. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Cornwall and online Greek tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Greek and how much should Greek tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Greek course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for fifty or so instruction hours each semester. Language academies and private Greek tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Greek tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and popularity. Real student rating average for Greek lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Greek language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Greek tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek so challenging and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Greek. In reality, you can gain basic Greek fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand common expressions, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Greek. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Greek tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to master Greek?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Greek will take at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Greek or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Greek out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Greek classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Greek coach?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested Greek tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically have 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.