Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn English in Roma and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have four main opportunities for learning English interactively in Roma. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your 2nd resource can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper 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 opt for a private English tutor in Roma. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Roma and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn English and what do English tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate English course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 45-48 course hours each semester. Language schools and private English tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey English tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Customer review average for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of English do I need 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 volume and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal English tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is English not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. As proven by others before, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand common phrases, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to master English?
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 English will take at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of English or knowledge of 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, start a journal or write posts and comments 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the English instructor?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested English tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule 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.