Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master French in Fairbanks, AK and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four main choices for learning French interactively in Fairbanks, AK. 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 second spource 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 Fairbanks, AK. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Fairbanks, AK and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap 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 as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 45-48 course hours each semester. Language centers and individual French tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey French tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and popularity. Average student satisfaction for French lessons on Preply is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of French 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, so research the details in advance. With personal French tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is French so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. In reality, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many words, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy 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 level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of French?
Some people 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 actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of French 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 videos, write using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in French out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own French instructor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved French tutors with full profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule 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.