Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master French in Izmit and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have a few key choices for learning French interactively in Izmit. 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 better priced.) Your other spource can be local for-profit 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. Finally, you can choose a private French tutor in Izmit. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Izmit and online French tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn French and what are the ballpark lesson costs for French tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate French course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language schools and private French tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly French tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, positive reviews and popularity. Customer review average for French lessons on Preply is 4.92 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much French do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal French tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is French so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. Realistically, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many phrases, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of French?
Some people brag about their 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 practice. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your available level of French or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, try typing using your new language skills, find 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 teacher?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved French tutors with extensive 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 (75-day period). Language schools usually 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.