Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Portuguese in Bogor and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have 4 key choices for learning Portuguese interactively in Bogor. 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd resource can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private Portuguese tutor in Bogor. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Bogor and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Portuguese and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Portuguese tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Portuguese course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (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 academies and individual Portuguese tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Portuguese tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 17 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and popularity. Average student satisfaction for Portuguese lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Portuguese language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research all such requirements 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 add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Portuguese not easy 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 Portuguese. Realistically, you can gain basic Portuguese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, be understood when you talk, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready 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 level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Portuguese?
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 Portuguese will take at least 600 hours of practice. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of Portuguese or knowledge of 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 videos, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional 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 instructor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Portuguese tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually offer classes two times weekly 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.