Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Italian in Bergamo and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 principal options for learning Italian interactively in Bergamo. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your second option can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Italian tutor in Bergamo. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Bergamo and online Italian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 price of 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language centers and individual Italian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Italian tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and student demand. Average reviews for Italian lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Italian do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, so research those in advance. With personal Italian tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Italian so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Italian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Italian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, be understood when you talk, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Italian. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Italian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Italian?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Italian will take at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Italian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try other 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 language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved Italian tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges typically schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.