Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Italian in Palermo and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 primary options for learning Italian interactively in Palermo. 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 better priced.) Your second possibility can be local specialized 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. Finally, you can opt for a private Italian tutor in Palermo. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Palermo and online Italian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Italian and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Italian tutors?
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 overall charge for fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent Italian tutors charge $30-55 an 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 geography, ratings and specialization. Customer review average for Italian lessons on Preply is 4.96 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 prove your profeciency level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Italian tutors you can find reviews 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 better flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Italian so challenging and are there ways to learn it faster?
Standardized 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday words, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Italian. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Italian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Italian?
Some people just have a 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 active use. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Italian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics 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 additional ways to think and speak in Italian out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Italian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Italian coach?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Italian tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule offer 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.