Learning A Language: Private or Group Lessons?

So you decided that your little one should learn a language. A great choice nonetheless, but now you’re debating how exactly you will start your assessment. This leads to the bigger question at hand; should I sign up for classes or private lessons? There are countless reasons why you should opt for one or the other, which make the decision process a little tricky. Although, you will recognize that ultimately one option is the perfect fit. How about we look at the benefits of both classroom and private lessons.

Private Lessons:

Personalized Lessons
One major component to private lessons is having a personalized curriculum. Some students will already have little knowledge of the language they are interested in. Therefore, they do not need to follow a traditional framework that will be used in a classroom setting. A private lesson can provide the individual learner to choose which skills they would like to focus on. For example, you may express to your child’s teacher that he/she is proficient in speaking Italian but not writing in Italian. Private lessons can be customized to focus solely on grammar and practicing reading Italian texts. There is room for accommodation, without the pressure of following a curriculum.

Accommodations For Those With Special Needs
The upside to private lessons is the accommodations for special need children. Private tutors can offer a range of tools and strategies to make the learning process a whole lot easier. One of them includes one on one assessment, without the distraction of other students. It can also include playing games or engaging in hands on activated that are not always welcome in a classroom setting. As well as encouraging breaks or allowing
distractions without the fear of falling behind.

A Flexible Schedule
Another advantage to private lessons is the ability to create your own schedule. Unlike the classroom setting, there isn’t a specific date or time you need to attend. Lessons are catered closely to whatever obligations you may have. If you are a parent, you can adhere to a time frame where your kids are at school or around their bedtime. Your responsibilities will no longer get in the way of mastering a new language.

Group Setting:

Effective Traditional Learning Methods
If you’re leaning towards a traditional method, language classes will be the way to go. One of the reasons that may convince someone to make this choice involves following a curriculum. This will involve learning a variety of vocabulary words, grammar, and conversational cues. It is best suited for beginners, because there is multiple lessons being taught from start to finish. There will always be a guarantee that a new lesson will be taught to you and the rest of the class. Whereas a private lesson focuses on perfecting certain skills.

You Will Be Instructed to Practice
Learning a language requires a sense of discipline. In other words, the more time set aside to practice the better you will become. Signing up for classes will encourage children to follow a schedule of practice and repetition, as they are already used to. Similarly, language classes utilize practice through homework and repeat the lessons they are taught in class. Language assessment is harder for kids without a traditional regiment. Unless you are usually a stickler for making your own schedules, private lessons won’t be enough to perfect a language.

A Chance To Engage With Other Learners
Do you consider your little girl or boy to be an extrovert? If so, opting for classes is definitely the way to go. One on one sessions can be a little exclusive. In other words, there won’t be a chance to meet other kids who are learning a language too! The benefits of interacting with fellow classmates is the sense that are others are sharing a common goal. You’ll see that they are plenty of beginners who don’t know much about Spanish or French. Therefore, the process won’t be as scary and your child won’t feel discouraged as he/she would doing it alone. In addition to, it will be a chance to meet new friends or a classmate.


Choosing how your son/daughter should perfect their language skills can be intimidating. As you can see, there are plenty of suggestions as to decide whether you sign up for a class or private lesson. Whichever you choose, remember that learning a language should be fun! So stick to what you think your little one will like best, whether it means interacting with others in a classroom or studying your skills at your own pace.
Check out the variety of lessons we provide in the language of your choosing. We hope to see you there!