Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Portuguese in Brooklyn, NY and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have a few principal possibilities for learning Portuguese interactively in Brooklyn, NY. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your second possibility can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can opt for a private Portuguese tutor in Brooklyn, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Brooklyn, NY and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable 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 one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language centers and individual Portuguese tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Portuguese tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 17 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, ratings and specialization. Average reviews 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Portuguese tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Portuguese so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Portuguese. As proven by others before, 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 expressions, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable 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 learners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Portuguese?
Some people brag about their 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 required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Portuguese 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 TV, write 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 this is not easy you can also take conversational Portuguese classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Portuguese tutor?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Portuguese tutors with extensive profiles and customer 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 two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.