Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn German in Minsk and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have a few key options for learning German interactively in Minsk. 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 cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can find a private German tutor in Minsk. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Minsk and online German tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn German and how much should German tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate German course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and individual German tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly German tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 29 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and student demand. Average student satisfaction for German lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for German language skill level 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 exams, so research the details in advance. With personal German tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is German so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn German. As proven by others before, you can gain basic German fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of German. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn German?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in German will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of German or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in German out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right German teacher?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified German tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.