Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on German in Port Said and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 principal opportunities for learning German interactively in Port Said. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your 2nd resource can be local commercial language academies that are better priced 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 find a private German tutor in Port Said. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Port Said and online German tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn German and how much should German tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate German course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language schools and individual German tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey German tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 29 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and student demand. Real student rating average 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 pass a few pre-requisites. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research those in advance. With personal German tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is German so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal 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 phrases, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of German. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have German tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn German?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in German will necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of German or familiarity with 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 TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in German out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational German classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own German instructor?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of tested German tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week 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.