Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Italian in Rio de Janeiro and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have four key opportunities for learning Italian interactively in Rio de Janeiro. 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 a little more affordable.) Your other resource can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can look for a private Italian tutor in Rio de Janeiro. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Rio de Janeiro 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 by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and individual Italian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Italian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Real student rating average for Italian lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Italian language skill level 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 those in advance. With personal Italian tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Italian not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many phrases, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Italian. After mastering 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 get better at speaking Italian?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Italian will require at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Italian 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 additional 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Italian coach?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Italian tutors with full profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.