Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master French in Petersfield and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have a few key opportunities for learning French interactively in Petersfield. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd resource can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private French tutor in Petersfield. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Petersfield and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap 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 by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 45-48 course hours each semester. Language academies and independent French tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly French tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and specialization. Customer review 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal French tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is French so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. As proven by others before, 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 everyday phrases, be understood when you talk, 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 fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking French?
Some people just 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 active use. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your current level of French or familiarity with 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 TV, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the French instructor?
In language centers, 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 full profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges usually offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically 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.