Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Turkish in Belfast and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have four principal options for learning Turkish interactively in Belfast. 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 a little more affordable.) Your 2nd resource can be local for-profit 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. Finally, you can opt for a private Turkish tutor in Belfast. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Belfast and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap 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 cost of fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language centers and independent Turkish tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Turkish tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and student demand. Customer review average for Turkish lessons on Preply is 4.95 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 pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research the details in advance. With personal Turkish tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Turkish. According to experts, 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 sentences, be understood when you talk, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and enjoyable 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 learners.
🤷 How long does it take to master Turkish?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Turkish will take at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Turkish or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Turkish out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined 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 the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Turkish tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' 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 (15-week period). Language schools as a rule give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.