Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master German in Helena, MT and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have four main choices for learning German interactively in Helena, MT. 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 less pricey.) Your other spource 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. Last, you can find a private German tutor in Helena, MT. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Helena, MT and online German tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap 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 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language schools and individual German tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $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 location, availability and student demand. Customer review average for German lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of German do I need 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal German 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 classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is German so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn German. According to experts, 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 many expressions, speak on some level, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of German. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to master German?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in German will demand at least 600 hours of study. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your available level of German or knowledge of 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 television, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in German out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the German instructor?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested German tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually have 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.