Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my French in Oklahoma City, OK and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 primary choices for learning French interactively in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 less pricey.) Your second possibility can be local for-profit 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. Finally, you can look for a private French tutor in Oklahoma City, OK. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Oklahoma City, OK and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn French and what does a lesson with a tutor of French cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate French 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 fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent French tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey French tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and student demand. Real student rating average for French lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for French language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal French 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 French so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. Realistically, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines 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 French. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of French?
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 French will require at least 600 hours of practice. The length of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of French 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 television, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in French out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own French instructor?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of approved French tutors with video profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically offer 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.