Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master French in Yokohama and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four main options for learning French interactively in Yokohama. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your second option can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper 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 look for a private French tutor in Yokohama. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Yokohama and online French tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn French and what does a lesson with a tutor of French cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate French course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and private French tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly French tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and specialization. Average student satisfaction for French lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for French language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal French tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is French not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. According to experts, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, be understood when you talk, socialize in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of French?
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 French will require at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of French or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best 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 more ways to think and speak in French out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own French tutor?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of verified French tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.