Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Portuguese in Lethbridge and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have a few primary opportunities for learning Portuguese interactively in Lethbridge. 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 better priced.) Your other option can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Portuguese tutor in Lethbridge. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Lethbridge and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Portuguese and how much should Portuguese tutors ask?
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 fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language centers and private Portuguese tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Portuguese tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 17 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. 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. 'Canned' 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 reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Portuguese not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, be understood when you talk, 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 affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Portuguese. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Portuguese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Portuguese?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Portuguese will require at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of Portuguese or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, try typing using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try more 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 instructor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of verified Portuguese tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically offer 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, 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.