Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Arabic in Odesa and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 key possibilities for learning Arabic interactively in Odesa. 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 second resource can be local private language academies that cost 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 Arabic tutor in Odesa. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Odesa and online Arabic tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Arabic and how much should Arabic tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Arabic course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and private Arabic tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Arabic tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 11 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and popularity. Real student rating average for Arabic lessons on Preply is 4.94 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Arabic 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 load and exams, so research the details in advance. With personal Arabic tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Arabic not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Arabic. In reality, you can gain basic Arabic fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Arabic. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Arabic tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Arabic?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Arabic will require at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your available level of Arabic or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Arabic out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Arabic classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Arabic tutor?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Arabic tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges as a rule structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools have 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.