Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Russian in Lakewood, CO and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four main options for learning Russian interactively in Lakewood, CO. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your 2nd 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. Fourth, you can choose a private Russian tutor in Lakewood, CO. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Lakewood, CO and online Russian tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Russian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Russian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Russian course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language schools 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 rates on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, ratings and popularity. Average student satisfaction for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Russian do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research all such requirements 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 classes for adults, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Russian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Russian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many words, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Russian. After attaining 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 get better at speaking Russian?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Russian will demand at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Russian or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Russian teacher?
In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Russian tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule 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.