Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Portuguese in Athens, GA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 principal opportunities for learning Portuguese interactively in Athens, GA. 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 other option can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can look for a private Portuguese tutor in Athens, GA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Athens, GA and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Portuguese and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Portuguese tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Portuguese course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and independent Portuguese tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Portuguese tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 17 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Portuguese lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Portuguese do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and exams, so research the details in advance. With personal Portuguese tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Portuguese so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Portuguese. According to experts, you can gain basic Portuguese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Portuguese. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Portuguese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Portuguese?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Portuguese will require at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Portuguese or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Portuguese out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Portuguese classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Portuguese tutor?
In language learning academies, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified Portuguese tutors with video profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule make available 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.