Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Turkish in Sydney and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 primary possibilities for learning Turkish interactively in Sydney. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd possibility can be local private 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. Last, you can look for a private Turkish tutor in Sydney. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Sydney and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Turkish and what do Turkish tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Turkish course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language schools and independent Turkish tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Turkish tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and specialization. Customer review average for Turkish lessons on Preply is 4.94 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Turkish 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 load and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Turkish tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Turkish. In reality, you can gain basic Turkish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many phrases, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Turkish. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Turkish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Turkish?
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 Turkish will demand at least 600 hours of dedication. The amount of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Turkish or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Turkish out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Turkish classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Turkish tutor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of tested Turkish tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources 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 (75-day period). Language schools as a rule have 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.