Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Portuguese in Guimaraes and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have a few primary choices for learning Portuguese interactively in Guimaraes. 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 less pricey.) Your other option can be local specialized language academies that are better priced 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 choose a private Portuguese tutor in Guimaraes. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Guimaraes and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Portuguese and what do Portuguese tutors charge?
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 lesson hours each semester. Language schools and individual Portuguese tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Portuguese tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 17 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, experience and specialization. Real student rating average 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 prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and graded tasks, so research each program in advance. With personal Portuguese tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Portuguese so hard 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 most sentences, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy 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 learners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Portuguese or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional 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 teacher?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved Portuguese tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges usually structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools give 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.