Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Arabic in Stony Brook, NY and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 key opportunities for learning Arabic interactively in Stony Brook, NY. 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd resource can be local commercial language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can opt for a private Arabic tutor in Stony Brook, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Stony Brook, NY and online Arabic tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Arabic and what does a lesson with a tutor of Arabic cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Arabic course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent Arabic tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Arabic tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 11 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and popularity. Real student rating average for Arabic lessons on Preply is 4.94 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Arabic do I need to know 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 graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal Arabic tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Arabic so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Arabic. In reality, you can gain basic Arabic fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, be understood when you talk, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Arabic. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Arabic tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Arabic?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Arabic will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your available level of Arabic 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 TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Arabic out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Arabic classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Arabic teacher?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Arabic tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges schedule 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 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.