Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn English in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have four key possibilities for learning English interactively in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 better priced.) Your second resource can be local specialized 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. Fourth, you can choose a private English tutor in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 course hours each semester. Language academies and private English tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced English tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 13 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and student demand. Real student rating average for English lessons on Preply is 4.92 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research the details in advance. With personal English tutors you can read real feedback 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 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday words, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun 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 speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of English?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in English will demand at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of English or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, try typing using your new language skills, find 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 coach?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved English tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule offer 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.