Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Russian in Stratford, CT and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have a few principal options for learning Russian interactively in Stratford, CT. 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 better priced.) Your 2nd spource can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private Russian tutor in Stratford, CT. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Stratford, CT and online Russian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Russian and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Russian tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Russian 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 instruction hours each semester. Language academies and private Russian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Russian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and specialization. Average student satisfaction for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Russian 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 commitment and graded tasks, so research the details in advance. With personal Russian 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 more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Russian. In reality, you can gain basic Russian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Russian. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Russian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Russian?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Russian will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Russian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Russian teacher?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Russian tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
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.