Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Portuguese in Recife and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 principal choices for learning Portuguese interactively in Recife. 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 other option can be local specialized language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can choose a private Portuguese tutor in Recife. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Recife and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Portuguese and what does a lesson with a tutor of Portuguese cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Portuguese course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language schools and private Portuguese tutors charge $30-55 for 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 geography, availability and student demand. Average student satisfaction 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and exams, 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 specializations they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Portuguese so challenging and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Portuguese. As proven by others before, 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 common words, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Portuguese. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Portuguese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking 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 take at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Portuguese 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 TV, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Portuguese out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Portuguese classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Portuguese instructor?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Portuguese tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.