Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn German in Saint Paul, MN and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have several key options for learning German interactively in Saint Paul, MN. 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd possibility 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. Fourth, you can opt for a private German tutor in Saint Paul, MN. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Saint Paul, MN and online German tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn German and how much should German tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate German 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 about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and individual German tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey German tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 29 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and popularity. Average student satisfaction for German lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much German do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal German tutors you can find reviews 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 maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is German not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn German. As proven by others before, you can gain basic German fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, speak on some level, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of German. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to master German?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in German will demand at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of German or proficiency in 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 news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in German out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own German coach?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified German tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule have 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.