Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn English in Erfurt and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 principal opportunities for learning English interactively in Erfurt. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd possibility can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can look for a private English tutor in Erfurt. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Erfurt and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn English and what does a lesson with a tutor of English cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate English course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of fifty or so course hours each semester. Language academies and individual English tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced English tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, ratings and student demand. Customer review average for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for English language skill level 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research the details in advance. With personal English tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is English not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. In reality, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of English?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in English will necessitate at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of English 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 news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in English out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own English coach?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of approved English tutors with video profiles and comprehensive 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 twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically have 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.