Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Portuguese in Sandy Springs, GA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 main options for learning Portuguese interactively in Sandy Springs, GA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your second option can be local for-profit language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can look for a private Portuguese tutor in Sandy Springs, GA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Sandy Springs, GA and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Portuguese and what do Portuguese tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Portuguese course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 1/2 of a hundred course 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 costs on Preply averaging 17 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and student demand. Real student rating average 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research the details in advance. With personal Portuguese tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Portuguese not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Portuguese. In reality, you can gain basic Portuguese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand many words, speak on some level, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready 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 students.
🤷 How long does it take to master Portuguese?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Portuguese will demand at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your available level of Portuguese or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Portuguese out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Portuguese classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Portuguese instructor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Portuguese tutors with extensive 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 usually run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools make available 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.