Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Italian in Miami, FL and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four main opportunities for learning Italian interactively in Miami, FL. 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 less pricey.) Your second resource can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Italian tutor in Miami, FL. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Miami, FL and online Italian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Italian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Italian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Italian course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language academies and individual Italian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Italian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and student demand. Real student rating average for Italian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Italian do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and graded tasks, so research the details in advance. With personal Italian tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Italian so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Italian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Italian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand most phrases, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Italian. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Italian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Italian?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Italian will take at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ a lot depending on your available level of Italian or knowledge of 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, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Italian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Italian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Italian tutor?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of approved Italian tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges typically run classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.