Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master German in Florence and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have four primary choices for learning German 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 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. 4th and last, you can find a private German tutor in Florence. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Florence and online German tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn German and what does a lesson with a tutor of German cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate German course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so instruction hours each semester. Language centers and private German tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced German tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 29 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and student demand. Average reviews for German lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much German 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 commitment and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal German tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is German so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn German. As proven by others before, you can gain basic German fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, 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 ready and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of German. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn German?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in German will require at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of German or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in German out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own German tutor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved German tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically make available 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.