Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Russian in Whitby and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have several principal opportunities for learning Russian interactively in Whitby. 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 a little more affordable.) Your second resource can be local for-profit 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. Finally, you can find a private Russian tutor in Whitby. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Whitby and online Russian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Russian and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Russian tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Russian course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language centers and independent Russian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Russian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 19 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for Russian lessons on Preply is 4.96 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal Russian tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Russian so hard 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 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 phrases, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready 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 learners.
🤷 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 require at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Russian or knowledge of 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, 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 Russian out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Russian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Russian coach?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Russian tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges usually structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule 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.