Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Russian in East Lansing, MI and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have several main choices for learning Russian interactively in East Lansing, MI. 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 2nd resource can be local specialized language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Russian tutor in East Lansing, MI. If flexibility is key, you can compare local East Lansing, MI and online Russian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language centers and individual Russian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Russian tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and specialization. Real student rating average for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.94 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Russian do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal Russian tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Russian. As proven by others before, 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 most words, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Russian. After acquiring 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 master 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 demand at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ quite a bit 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 recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch television, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Russian instructor?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Russian tutors with full 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 usually offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically give 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.