Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Portuguese in Berlin and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four principal options for learning Portuguese interactively in Berlin. 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 less pricey.) Your other possibility can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private Portuguese tutor in Berlin. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Berlin and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Portuguese and what does a lesson with a tutor of Portuguese cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Portuguese course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of fifty or so class hours each semester. Language centers and individual Portuguese tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Portuguese tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 17 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction for Portuguese lessons on Preply is 4.97 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and exams, so research the details in advance. With personal Portuguese tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Portuguese so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Portuguese. Realistically, you can gain basic Portuguese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand everyday sentences, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable 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 master Portuguese?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Portuguese will take at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of Portuguese or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Portuguese out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Portuguese classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Portuguese coach?
In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Portuguese tutors with extensive 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 schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available 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.