English Language Course

The large number of different offers is confusing:

1. How to navigate among the plethora of English courses?
2. How not to make a mistake with the choice of course?
3. How to get the most knowledge at the end of training?

Course Format

If you want to take classes offline, you should choose a list of classes that are easiest for you to get to. Consider travel time and a safe learning environment.

The best option would be to choose online courses. In addition to substantial savings on time and money for travel, it is much more convenient. In addition, some English courses offer discounts, so be sure to ask if there are plushies for students.

English Teaching Methodology

The most important aspect that is often overlooked is the method of teaching English. In this matter, it is worth starting from your goal: you want to quickly master the free English speech or the main task - a firmly mastered the foundation of English.

In any case, you need to choose English courses where 80% of the time is devoted to practice. Another important quality factor is the number of students in the group. The best effect of training with a normal percentage of attention from the teacher is 6 people in the group.

Always check if the price includes study materials, because there are cases when you have to spend extra money for books and workbooks. It is even better to ask how to choose educational literature. It's best to choose a personalized textbook based on your level and goals.

Control system

It is worth paying close attention to the attendance and grading system. Is there a final test or make-up for missed classes? Do teachers grade you and how do they affect your certification? A personally designed software with a personal account for evaluating progress, getting feedback on homework, and keeping records is considered an excellent indicator for courses.

Ratings and reviews

Good old-fashioned review analysis on Google or social media is just as relevant now as it was a few years ago. Read the comments on company profiles, note for yourself the questions that come up in the analysis and ask them without hesitation.

Remember that bad scores are staff turnover, hidden fees, and negative feedback from students about the quality of teaching. Particularly advanced users can look up those who have previously studied and ask them all the questions.

Free trial lesson

If there is an opportunity to attend the first lesson for free, take it. During the lesson you will immediately determine the attitude to the students, the quality of the training material, the level of knowledge of the teachers, the number of students in the group or the quality of the remote lesson.

In addition to technical points, you will also understand whether you like the presentation of the material, whether the methodology suits you, whether the tutor is interesting to you.

Ask what bonuses they can offer you. These might include online libraries or access to fee-based video resources, conversation clubs with native speakers, training, and loyalty programs.

Teachers

The quality of your English teachers determines the speed, completeness, and quality of your results. There is nothing wrong with asking what certificates your teachers have: TESOL, TEFL, DELTA, CELTA, ICELT or IELTS / TOEFL. The last 2 indicate a high level of English while the first 5 are preferable because these certification courses teach pedagogy.

Soft skills of a teacher are equally important - his or her communicativeness, creativity, ability to make people like you and create a pleasant atmosphere at the lesson.

The availability of the teacher's own methodological base of training at the courses is considered to be a telling moment. Selection, professional development and professional development are important factors that increase confidence in the courses and indicate a high level of professionalism.

If you have a specific goal, for example, to move abroad and pass IELTS, choose the English courses where the coaches have the experience of successfully passing this exam and demonstration cases with the results of their students. In addition, there is training for work and business, for tests like the USE, for travel, etc.

The cost of an English course

Before you pay for a month or a year, find out how long a lesson lasts - an hour or 45 minutes, or 120 minutes. The cheapest is A1 level, all subsequent ones will be more expensive. This is normal.

Individual lessons, studies in mini-groups or regular groups also vary in price. Teacher - a native speaker will cost you 1.5-2 times more expensive. There are no right options here - you should choose the one that is right for you.