Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Turkish in Berlin and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have a few main opportunities for learning Turkish interactively in Berlin. 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 better priced.) Your other resource can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Turkish tutor in Berlin. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Berlin and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Turkish and how much should Turkish tutors ask?
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 overall charge for 45-48 course hours each semester. Language schools and independent Turkish tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Turkish tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and specialization. Real student rating average for Turkish lessons on Preply is 4.94 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Turkish do I need 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Turkish 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 teaching children or teens, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so hard and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Turkish. As proven by others before, 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 many expressions, 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 quick and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Turkish. After attaining 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 achieve a good level of Turkish?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Turkish will necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of Turkish or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write 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 a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Turkish classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Turkish teacher?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Turkish tutors with video profiles and customer 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 (15-week period). Language schools give 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.