Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Spanish in Wollongong and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 principal choices for learning Spanish interactively in Wollongong. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd option can be local private 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. 4th and last, you can choose a private Spanish tutor in Wollongong. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Wollongong and online Spanish tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Spanish and what do Spanish tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Spanish course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of fifty or so class hours each semester. Language schools and private Spanish tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Spanish tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Spanish lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Spanish do I need 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal Spanish tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Spanish not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Spanish. According to experts, you can gain basic Spanish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand most words, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Spanish. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Spanish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Spanish?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Spanish will necessitate at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of Spanish or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch television, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Spanish out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Spanish classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Spanish teacher?
In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of verified Spanish tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges schedule classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually 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.