Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Russian in New York, NY and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have 4 principal choices for learning Russian interactively in New York, NY. 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 a little more affordable.) Your other spource can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper 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 Russian tutor in New York, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local New York, NY and online Russian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Russian and how much should Russian tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Russian course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language centers and independent Russian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Russian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and student demand. Average student satisfaction for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Russian 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 graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Russian tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Russian. According to experts, you can gain basic Russian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many words, be understood when you talk, socialize in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Russian. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Russian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to master Russian?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Russian will take at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing level of Russian or familiarity with 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 videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Russian coach?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Russian tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule give 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.