Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn English in Prince George and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four primary opportunities for learning English interactively in Prince George. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your 2nd option can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can choose a private English tutor in Prince George. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Prince George and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 overall charge for about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent English tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly English tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 13 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, 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 expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is English so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
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 several hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After acquiring 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 master English?
Some people just 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 proficiency in 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 news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try other 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 tutor?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified English tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically structure classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.