Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Turkish in Brooklyn, NY and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have a few main options for learning Turkish interactively in Brooklyn, NY. 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 other possibility can be local for-profit language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can opt for a private Turkish tutor in Brooklyn, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Brooklyn, NY and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 about 50 course hours each semester. Language centers and private Turkish tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $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 location, experience and popularity. 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 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 level and graded tasks, 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 add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many phrases, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy 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 active use. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing 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 TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other 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.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Turkish instructor?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of tested Turkish tutors with full profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.