Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Greek in Dunedin and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have four principal options for learning Greek interactively in Dunedin. 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 2nd option can be local for-profit 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 find a private Greek tutor in Dunedin. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Dunedin and online Greek tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Greek and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Greek tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Greek course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language schools and private Greek tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Greek tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and student demand. Average student satisfaction for Greek lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Greek 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. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research those in advance. With personal Greek tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Greek. According to experts, you can gain basic Greek fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, be understood when you talk, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Greek. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Greek tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 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 required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Greek or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional 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 pick my own Greek tutor?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Greek tutors with extensive profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically 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.