Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn French in Lviv and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have a few key options for learning French interactively in Lviv. 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 cheaper.) Your other possibility can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper 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 French tutor in Lviv. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Lviv and online French tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn French and what do French tutors charge?
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 overall charge for about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language centers and individual French tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable French tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 22 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and popularity. Real student rating 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal French 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 best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is French not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn French. According to experts, you can gain basic French fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand everyday words, speak on some level, socialize in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of French. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have French tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn 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 demand at least 600 hours of practice. The length of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of French or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in French out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational French classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the French instructor?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested French tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week 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.