Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Russian in Whangarei and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have a few key options for learning Russian interactively in Whangarei. 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 better priced.) Your 2nd possibility can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can opt for a private Russian tutor in Whangarei. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Whangarei and online Russian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Russian and how much should Russian tutors ask?
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 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent Russian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Russian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and student demand. Customer review average for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Russian language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research those in advance. With personal Russian tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized 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 several hours a week you will be able to understand most words, speak on some level, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and fun 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 students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn 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 take at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your current level of Russian or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Russian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Russian instructor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Russian tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools have 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.