Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Greek in Halifax Regional Municipality and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have several primary possibilities for learning Greek interactively in Halifax Regional Municipality. 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 better priced.) Your other option can be local for-profit language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Greek tutor in Halifax Regional Municipality. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Halifax Regional Municipality and online Greek tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap 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 as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent Greek tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $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 geography, positive reviews and specialization. Average reviews 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 prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal Greek tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Greek. According to experts, you can gain basic Greek fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Greek. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Greek tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Greek?
Some people 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 practice. The length of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Greek 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 news and movies, write using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional 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 coach?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of tested Greek tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule offer 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.