Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on French in Fort Lee, NJ and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have four main opportunities for learning French interactively in Fort Lee, NJ. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your other possibility can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can choose a private French tutor in Fort Lee, NJ. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Fort Lee, NJ and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn French and what do French tutors charge?
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 price of 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent French tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable French tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research those in advance. With personal French tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea 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 better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is French so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. As proven by others before, 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 common phrases, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid 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 dedication. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of French or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in French out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own French tutor?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened French tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges as a rule run 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.