Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Greek in Sudbury and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have several main choices for learning Greek interactively in Sudbury. 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 possibility can be local commercial 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. Fourth, you can look for a private Greek tutor in Sudbury. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Sudbury and online Greek tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Greek and what does a lesson with a tutor of Greek cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Greek course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and individual Greek tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Greek tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and student demand. Average student satisfaction for Greek lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Greek language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research the details in advance. With personal Greek tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek so hard 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 Greek. In reality, you can gain basic Greek fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Greek. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Greek tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Greek?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Greek will demand at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Greek or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, try typing using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Greek out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Greek classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Greek teacher?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Greek tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.