Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Spanish in Montreal-West and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have four key opportunities for learning Spanish interactively in Montreal-West. 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 possibility can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private Spanish tutor in Montreal-West. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Montreal-West and online Spanish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Spanish and how much should Spanish tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Spanish course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language centers and individual Spanish tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Spanish tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for Spanish lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Spanish language skill level 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. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Spanish tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Spanish 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 Spanish. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Spanish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Spanish. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Spanish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Spanish?
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 Spanish will require at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your available level of Spanish or knowledge of 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 videos, try typing using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Spanish out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Spanish classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Spanish tutor?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Spanish tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually make available 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.