Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Italian in Bakersfield, CA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have a few primary possibilities for learning Italian interactively in Bakersfield, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your 2nd resource can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Italian tutor in Bakersfield, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Bakersfield, CA and online Italian tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Italian and how much should Italian tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Italian course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language schools and individual Italian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Italian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and student demand. Customer review average for Italian lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Italian 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 volume and testing, so research the details in advance. With personal Italian tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Italian so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Italian. According to experts, you can gain basic Italian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand most words, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Italian. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Italian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Italian?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Italian will demand at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of Italian or proficiency in 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 videos, write using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Italian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Italian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Italian tutor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved Italian tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.