Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn English in São José dos Campos and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have several key choices for learning English interactively in São José dos Campos. 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 better priced.) Your other resource can be local commercial language academies that charge 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 find a private English tutor in São José dos Campos. If flexibility is key, you can compare local São José dos Campos and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn English and what do English tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate English 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 centers and private English tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced English tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for English language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research the details in advance. With personal English tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations 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 English so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. As proven by others before, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn English?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in English will take at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of English or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in English out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own English teacher?
In colleges and universities, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved English tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically give 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.