Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master German in Mountain View, CA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have four key choices for learning German interactively in Mountain View, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your other resource can be local private language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can opt for a private German tutor in Mountain View, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Mountain View, CA and online German tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn German and what are the ballpark lesson costs for German tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate German course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language academies and individual German tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly German tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 29 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, ratings and specialization. Customer review average for German lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for German language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and exams, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal German tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is German not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn German. As proven by others before, you can gain basic German fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of German. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn German?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in German will require at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your already acquired level of German or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in German out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right German teacher?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified German tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually 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.