Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn French in Edison, NJ and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have several principal opportunities for learning French interactively in Edison, NJ. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your second option can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can opt for a private French tutor in Edison, NJ. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Edison, NJ and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn French and what does a lesson with a tutor of French cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate French course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and independent French tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey French tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and popularity. Average reviews for French lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much French do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal French tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is French not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. According to experts, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand most words, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn French?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in French will take at least 600 hours of practice. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of French or familiarity with 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 TV, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in French out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own French instructor?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened French tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule 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.