Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Italian in Salt Lake City, UT and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have a few main options for learning Italian interactively in Salt Lake City, UT. 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 better priced.) Your other option can be local commercial 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 find a private Italian tutor in Salt Lake City, UT. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Salt Lake City, UT and online Italian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Italian and how much should Italian tutors ask?
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 45-48 class hours each semester. Language academies and individual Italian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Italian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, ratings and popularity. Customer review 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research those in advance. With personal Italian tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Italian so difficult 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. In reality, 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 many phrases, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and affordable 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 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 require at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired 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 videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Italian out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Italian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Italian instructor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Italian tutors with detailed profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule give 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.