Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on English in Vilnius and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have several primary opportunities for learning English interactively in Vilnius. 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 second resource can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can look for a private English tutor in Vilnius. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Vilnius and online English tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn English and what does a lesson with a tutor of English cost?
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 cost of 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language schools and individual English tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced English tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and specialization. Average reviews for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 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 level and testing, so research each program in advance. With personal English tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is English not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of English?
Some people just 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 dedication. The amount of time can differ quite a bit 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 videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with 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 a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened English tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.