Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my French in Saarbrücken and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have several main opportunities for learning French interactively in Saarbrücken. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your other spource can be local private 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. Fourth, you can opt for a private French tutor in Saarbrücken. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Saarbrücken and online French tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn French and what do French tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate French course cost as 1/10th 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 lesson hours each semester. Language schools and individual French tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $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, positive reviews and student demand. 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 volume and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal French tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from 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. As proven by others before, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand everyday words, speak on some level, 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 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 learn French?
Some people brag about their 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 dedication. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of French or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in French out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own French coach?
In language learning academies, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved French tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically offer 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.