Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my French in Tangerang and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have a few principal options for learning French interactively in Tangerang. 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 a little more affordable.) Your 2nd option can be local private 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. Fourth, you can choose a private French tutor in Tangerang. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Tangerang and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn French and how much should French tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate French course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language academies and private French tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable French tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews for French lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for French language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research those in advance. With personal French tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is French not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. In reality, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common words, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to master French?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in French will necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing level of French 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 news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in French out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own French instructor?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested French tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.