Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn English in Szczecin and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have several main opportunities for learning English interactively in Szczecin. 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 cheaper.) Your other spource can be local for-profit 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. 4th and last, you can choose a private English tutor in Szczecin. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Szczecin and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn English and what are the ballpark lesson costs for English tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate English 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 45-48 class hours each semester. Language academies and private English tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced English tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and student demand. Average student satisfaction for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of English do I need 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 tests, so research each program in advance. With personal English tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is English so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. Realistically, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many words, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of English?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in English will demand at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of English 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 videos, write using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in English out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own English tutor?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of tested English tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools 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.