Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Italian in Minsk and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have four key opportunities for learning Italian interactively in Minsk. 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 less pricey.) Your other resource can be local commercial language academies that charge 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 opt for a private Italian tutor in Minsk. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Minsk and online Italian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Italian and what do Italian tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Italian 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 about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language centers and independent Italian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Italian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. Customer review average for Italian lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Italian 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 level and testing, 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 extras they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Italian so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many phrases, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy 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 level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Italian?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Italian will demand at least 600 hours of dedication. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of Italian or knowledge of 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, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Italian instructor?
In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Italian tutors with extensive profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day 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.