Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Portuguese in Krakow and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have four principal choices for learning Portuguese interactively in Krakow. 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 a little more affordable.) Your second spource can be local specialized language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Portuguese tutor in Krakow. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Krakow and online Portuguese tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable 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 by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of fifty or so instruction hours each semester. Language academies and private Portuguese tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Portuguese tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 17 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and specialization. Average reviews 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 prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and tests, 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 add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Portuguese not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal 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 most sentences, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Portuguese. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Portuguese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 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 require at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your current 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 TV, write using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Portuguese out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Portuguese classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Portuguese teacher?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of tested Portuguese tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges usually offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually give 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.