Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my English in Queenstown and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 principal options for learning English interactively in Queenstown. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your 2nd resource can be local for-profit language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private English tutor in Queenstown. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Queenstown and online English tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn English and how much should English tutors ask?
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 rate for 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language schools and private English tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey English tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 13 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and specialization. Average student satisfaction for English lessons on Preply is 4.92 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal English tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is English not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. As proven by others before, 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 sentences, express yourself, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn English?
Some people 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 dedication. 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. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try additional 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.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right English instructor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified English tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges typically run 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 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.