Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on English in Lethbridge and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have four main choices for learning English interactively in Lethbridge. 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 cheaper.) Your second possibility can be local commercial language academies that cost less 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 opt for a private English tutor in Lethbridge. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Lethbridge and online English tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn English and what do English tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate English course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language centers and private English tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable English tutors can be found online, with costs on LearnZone averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, availability and student demand. Customer review average for English lessons on LearnZone is 4.93 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 level and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal English tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is English so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. In reality, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like LearnZone have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking 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 take at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration 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 a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in English out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational English classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own English instructor?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened English tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like LearnZone.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually give 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.