To learn English language, we have two basic options: take online English courses or go to the traditional brick and mortar language schools. In both options, there are pros and cons; and the benefits to be enjoyed actually depend on which option we’re most comfortable with.
Our decision can be based on several factors: the proximity of the actual land-based language school, course levels being offered, study materials to be used per course level, competence of the instructors, teacher-student ratio and course fees.
For most people though, who want to take English lessons, going a course in miracles with online courses is the better option.
English Online Courses
English courses online are offered at different competency levels. This way, we can start from how much or how little we know of the English language, so we won’t have to take courses that we already know about.
The general levels of English courses cover pre-elementary, elementary, intermediate up to advanced levels. There are also English courses for professionals who want to learn English language.
The courses can run from as little as twenty hours up to one hundred and fifty hours, depending on the course of our choice. We can start from beginning courses and finish up to the advanced courses; or we can also take one course at a time spread over a specific period of time, depending on what is convenient and comfortable for us.
If we only need a little brushing up on our English skills, we can jump straight to the advanced courses. On the other hand, if we are unsure of our exact level of competency we can have our English skills assessed first by the tutors or through online English schools. These services are usually free.
Advantages of Online Courses
There are many advantages for learning the English language on the internet. For one thing, we have the convenience of learning from our own homes. We only need to have a working computer, appropriate web applications and a reliable internet connection.