Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Russian in Timaru and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have 4 primary choices for learning Russian interactively in Timaru. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your other resource can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can opt for a private Russian tutor in Timaru. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Timaru and online Russian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable 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 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for fifty or so instruction hours each semester. Language academies and individual Russian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Russian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.94 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Russian do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Russian tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea 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 a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Russian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Russian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Russian. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Russian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Russian?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Russian will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of Russian 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, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Russian tutor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Russian tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically 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.