Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn English in New Plymouth and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have a few key choices for learning English interactively in New Plymouth. 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 spource can be local for-profit language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private English tutor in New Plymouth. If flexibility is key, you can compare local New Plymouth and online English tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn English and what do English tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate English 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 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language academies and private English tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced English tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and student demand. Average reviews for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much English do I need to know 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 load and exams, so research each program in advance. With personal English tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is English so difficult and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. In reality, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, be understood when you talk, do most everyday tasks 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 English. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of English?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in English will require at least 600 hours of study. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of English or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in English out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own English teacher?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of tested English tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools 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.