Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Russian in Durham, NC and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have a few principal options for learning Russian interactively in Durham, NC. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your other possibility can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can look for a private Russian tutor in Durham, NC. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Durham, NC and online Russian tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Russian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Russian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Russian course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 45-48 course hours each semester. Language schools and individual Russian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Russian tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, availability and student demand. Average student satisfaction for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Russian do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal Russian tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations 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 Russian so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Russian. According to experts, you can gain basic Russian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, speak on some level, shop and place orders 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 Russian. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Russian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Russian?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Russian will take at least 600 hours of study. The length of time can differ a lot depending on your available level of Russian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Russian instructor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Russian tutors with video profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically structure classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule give 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.