Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on English in Uzhhorod and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have several main opportunities for learning English interactively in Uzhhorod. 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 better priced.) Your second resource can be local commercial 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 English tutor in Uzhhorod. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Uzhhorod 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 by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent English tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable English tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and student demand. Average student satisfaction for English lessons on Preply is 4.91 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much English do I need to know 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. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and exams, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal English tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is English not easy 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. According to experts, 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 everyday expressions, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After attaining 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 require at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired 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 by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in English out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the English instructor?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened English tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually have 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.