Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn English in Lleida and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have a few principal options for learning English interactively in Lleida. 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 resource can be local commercial language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private English tutor in Lleida. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Lleida and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn English and what do English tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate English course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language schools and private English tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced English tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and popularity. Real student rating average for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for English language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal English tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is English so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. Realistically, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, express yourself, get proficient in daily routines 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 English. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to master English?
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 English will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of English or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in English out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right English teacher?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of tested English tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.