Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Portuguese in Fort Lauderdale, FL and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 principal opportunities for learning Portuguese interactively in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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 a little more affordable.) Your 2nd possibility can be local for-profit 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 opt for a private Portuguese tutor in Fort Lauderdale, FL. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Fort Lauderdale, FL and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable 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 price of about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language schools and independent 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 prices on Preply averaging 17 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews for Portuguese lessons on Preply is 4.97 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Portuguese do I need to know 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 load and exams, so research the details in advance. With personal Portuguese tutors you can find out in advance 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 maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Portuguese not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Portuguese. In reality, 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, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Portuguese. After acquiring 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 get better at speaking 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of practice. 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 best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, try typing using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Portuguese out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Portuguese classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Portuguese teacher?
In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Portuguese tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically have 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.