Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Turkish in Adana and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have four main opportunities for learning Turkish interactively in Adana. 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 cheaper.) Your second possibility can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can opt for a private Turkish tutor in Adana. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Adana and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Turkish and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Turkish tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Turkish course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language centers and individual Turkish tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Turkish tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and specialization. Average reviews 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 prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Turkish tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras 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 challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Turkish. Realistically, you can gain basic Turkish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback a few hours a week you will be able to understand most phrases, have simple conversations, socialize in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Turkish. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Turkish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Turkish?
Some people brag about their 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 practice. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your current level of Turkish or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Turkish out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Turkish classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Turkish coach?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Turkish tutors with video profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.