Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn French in Melbourne and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 main possibilities for learning French interactively in Melbourne. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your other resource can be local commercial 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 opt for a private French tutor in Melbourne. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Melbourne and online French tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn French and what do French tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate French course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for fifty or so course hours each semester. Language academies and individual French tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly French tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and student demand. Average student satisfaction for French lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of French 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 load and tests, so research the details in advance. With personal French tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is French not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. As proven by others before, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn French?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in French will require at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of French or proficiency in 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 news and movies, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in French out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own French tutor?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened French tutors with video profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges typically run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.