Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master French in Port Moody and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have four primary choices for learning French interactively in Port Moody. 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 private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can opt for a private French tutor in Port Moody. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Port Moody and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn French and what do French tutors charge?
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 rate for fifty or so course hours each semester. Language schools and private French tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey French tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and exams, so research the details 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 students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is French so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. In reality, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy 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 students.
🤷 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your available level of French or knowledge of 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 television, 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 this is not easy you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own French instructor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of tested French tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.