Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Russian in Lincoln, NE and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have several main options for learning Russian interactively in Lincoln, NE. 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 spource can be local specialized language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can choose a private Russian tutor in Lincoln, NE. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Lincoln, NE and online Russian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Russian and what do Russian tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Russian course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so class hours each semester. Language centers and private Russian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Russian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and popularity. Average reviews 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 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 testing, so research each program 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 more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian so challenging and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Russian. Realistically, you can gain basic Russian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand most phrases, express yourself, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Russian. After gaining 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 learn Russian?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Russian will take at least 600 hours of practice. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing level of Russian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Russian instructor?
In language learning academies, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested Russian tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule offer 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.