Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn English in London and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have several principal options for learning English interactively in London. 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 a little more affordable.) Your second option can be local for-profit language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can opt for a private English tutor in London. If flexibility is key, you can compare local London and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn English and how much should English tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate English course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and independent English tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced English tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and popularity. Average reviews for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much English do I need to know 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 testing, 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 instruction for beginners, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is English not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. According to experts, 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 common sentences, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers 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 achieve a good level of 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 length of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of English or knowledge of 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 videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in English out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the English tutor?
In language learning academies, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of tested English tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule give 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.