How to choose a good online English course?

There are many ways to master the intricacies of the language: from simply listening to audio lessons to getting acquainted with English-language YouTube and watching foreign films (it’s even surprising how an evening watching your favorite film can bring not only pleasure, but also benefits).

Everyone chooses the way of studying that they like.

Studying a language on your own is great, but it is only an auxiliary factor through which you can consolidate your knowledge and take your mind off boring theory.

Agree, without knowing the vocabulary and principles of sentence construction, you can forget even about reading an Instagram post in English.

To bring a language to a really good level, you need classes with a teacher who will “lay in” the basic knowledge necessary for further, including independent study of the language.

Therefore, it is extremely important to take a responsible approach to choosing a teacher – your guide to a new culture.

We offer you some useful tips when choosing a teacher and a language course:

Tip 1. Availability of not only video, but also audio in the course

Each language course is tailored to the user based on his preferences, but no matter what type of work is used, everything is always aimed at improving the four basic skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing.

Therefore, pay attention to the types of work that are provided in the course, since working exclusively on reading or speaking will not fully work on your language level in a comprehensive manner.

Pay attention to the presence of both audio and video lessons in the course, since it is very important to perceive English speech not only with the help of visual effects (pictures, videos), but also exclusively by ear.

Video+Audio English Course for Beginners: http://www.bistroenglish.com/course/

Tip 2: Check for feedback from the course or instructor

Our ancestors noted that the earth is full of rumors, but this is still true today. Pay attention to the ratio of positive and negative reviews.

Remember, there cannot be a completely empty page with reviews, especially if the teacher positions himself as a professional in his field.

In addition, in the reviews, users describe the actual advantages and disadvantages of the program, practice/theory relationships, learning paths, even the banal time and number of classes per week.

Based on this information, you can decide whether this solution is right for you.

Tip 3. The right price-quality ratio

You will say: “This is learning a language, not buying a car, the knowledge is still the same, there is no difference. I’d rather save money.”

But too low a price may indicate that the teacher is a beginner, or this is the price for the “skeleton” of the course (something like a demo version), but in fact, it is “stuffed” with various “bonuses” that you will have to purchase separately, and you will have to pay extra for additional information as you progress.

Or, after the course, you will again need to sign up with another specialist and spend your money again to get the same information, but with a professional approach.

As you know, expensive does not always mean good, and cheapness does not guarantee strong knowledge even for the small price you pay for it. It is important, no matter how trivial it may be, to find a middle ground.

Tip 4: Course Development

Pay attention to the qualifications and personal profile of the teacher who compiled the course. What guides the specialist when combining these types of tasks, and why he will provide you with the most effective lesson plan.

Answer the question for yourself: “Why should I choose him?”

The course should ideally be developed by a Russian-speaking teacher, together with native speakers, as this will help you fully immerse yourself in learning the language in the same way as those for whom English is their native language do.

If you are just planning to learn English and are thinking about choosing a teacher, then the most proven way to find a suitable specialist is to try. Some people find the ideal path for themselves on the first try, while others need 5-6 attempts.

In any case, success in learning English depends on interest, desire to learn the language and dedication.