Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Greek in Montreal and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four main choices for learning Greek interactively in Montreal. 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 better priced.) Your other option can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can opt for a private Greek tutor in Montreal. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Montreal and online Greek tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Greek and what do Greek tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Greek course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 course hours each semester. Language schools and individual Greek tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Greek tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 25 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, ratings and student demand. Customer review average for Greek lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Greek do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and exams, so research those in advance. With personal Greek tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Greek not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Greek. In reality, you can gain basic Greek fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, have simple conversations, socialize 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 Greek. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Greek tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Greek?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Greek will necessitate at least 600 hours of dedication. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Greek 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, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Greek out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Greek classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Greek tutor?
In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Greek tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically have 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.