Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Arabic in Lagos and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 key opportunities for learning Arabic interactively in Lagos. 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 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. Last, you can choose a private Arabic tutor in Lagos. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Lagos and online Arabic tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Arabic and what do Arabic tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Arabic course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for fifty or so class hours each semester. Language schools and individual Arabic tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Arabic tutors can be found online, with costs on LearnZone averaging 10 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and student demand. Customer review average for Arabic lessons on LearnZone is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Arabic do I need 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 graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal Arabic 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 more flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Arabic so challenging and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Arabic. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Arabic fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, be understood when you talk, socialize in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Arabic. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like LearnZone have Arabic tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Arabic?
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 Arabic will take at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Arabic or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, try typing using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Arabic out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Arabic classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Arabic teacher?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified Arabic tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like LearnZone.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools have 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.