Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn German in Lansing, MI and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 key choices for learning German interactively in Lansing, MI. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd option can be local private language academies that are cheaper 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 look for a private German tutor in Lansing, MI. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Lansing, MI and online German tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn German and what do German tutors charge?
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 instruction hours each semester. Language academies and private German tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly German tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 29 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for German lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much German do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research each program 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 expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is German so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn German. As proven by others before, 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 phrases, have simple conversations, 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 German. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn German?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in German will take at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of German 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 TV, 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 it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the German tutor?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened German tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule structure classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually 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.