Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my German in Staten Island, NY and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have several key possibilities for learning German interactively in Staten Island, NY. 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd spource can be local specialized language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private German tutor in Staten Island, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Staten Island, NY and online German tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn German and what does a lesson with a tutor of German cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate German course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so course hours each semester. Language academies and independent German tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable German tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 29 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and student demand. Customer review average 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal German tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is German so challenging and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn German. According to experts, you can gain basic German fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand common phrases, speak on some level, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of German. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to master German?
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 German will take at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of German or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in German out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the German teacher?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved German tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools 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.