Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my English in Taupo and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have several main possibilities for learning English interactively in Taupo. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd option can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can opt for a private English tutor in Taupo. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Taupo and online English tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language schools and individual English tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $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 hometown, ratings and popularity. Real student rating 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and testing, so research those in advance. With personal English tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is English so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, express yourself, shop and place orders 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 English. After gaining 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 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 require at least 600 hours of active use. The required duration of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of English or familiarity with 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 television, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try additional 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the English tutor?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified English tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning platforms like LearnZone.
🗓 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 usually have 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.