Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn English in Courtenay and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 primary opportunities for learning English interactively in Courtenay. 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 cheaper.) Your second resource can be local specialized 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 opt for a private English tutor in Courtenay. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Courtenay and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn English and what do English tutors charge?
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 about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language centers and private English tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey English tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 13 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and tests, so research each program 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 students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is English so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. In reality, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand most words, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and fun 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 get better at speaking 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 take at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your available level of English 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 news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in English out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own English teacher?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested English tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically schedule classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically 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.