Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Portuguese in Manhattan, NY and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four principal choices for learning Portuguese interactively in Manhattan, NY. 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 cheaper.) Your second possibility can be local private language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Portuguese tutor in Manhattan, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Manhattan, NY and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language centers and private Portuguese tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the better priced Portuguese tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 17 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and popularity. Customer review average for Portuguese lessons on Preply is 4.96 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, so research the details in advance. With personal Portuguese tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction 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 master 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 require at least 600 hours of dedication. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired 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 television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Portuguese out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Portuguese classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Portuguese teacher?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Portuguese tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week 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.