Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Russian in Glasgow and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 principal choices for learning Russian interactively in Glasgow. 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 second possibility can be local for-profit language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Russian tutor in Glasgow. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Glasgow and online Russian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Russian and what do Russian tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Russian 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 academies and private Russian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Russian tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Russian do I need to know 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. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and exams, so research the details in advance. With personal Russian tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian so difficult and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Russian. Realistically, you can gain basic Russian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Russian. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Russian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Russian?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Russian will take at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your already acquired level of Russian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Russian teacher?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Russian tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.