Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my English in Aberdeen and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have several main possibilities for learning English interactively in Aberdeen. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your other resource can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can choose a private English tutor in Aberdeen. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Aberdeen and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable 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 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language centers and independent English tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable English tutors can be found online, with tuition on LearnZone averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and specialization. Customer review average for English lessons on LearnZone is 4.93 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for English language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and exams, so research each program in advance. With personal English tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is English not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal 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 a few hours a week you will be able to understand common phrases, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like LearnZone have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn English?
Some people brag about their 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 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 recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in English out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own English teacher?
In learning centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved English tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like LearnZone.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule structure classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually make available 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.