Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn French in Florence and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have several main choices for learning French interactively in Florence. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your other possibility can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private French tutor in Florence. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Florence and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn French and what do French tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate French course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language schools and private French tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly French tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for French lessons on Preply is 4.92 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 level and testing, so research those in advance. With personal French tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is French so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. Realistically, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common phrases, have simple conversations, 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 enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of dedication. The actual range 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 a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try more 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 teacher?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved French tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges typically structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools have 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.