Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Turkish in Christchurch and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have 4 principal options for learning Turkish interactively in Christchurch. 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 less pricey.) Your other spource can be local private language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can find a private Turkish tutor in Christchurch. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Christchurch and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 rate for about 50 course hours each semester. Language academies and private Turkish tutors charge $30-55 for 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 country of residence, experience and student demand. Average student satisfaction 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 prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, 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 teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so challenging and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
One-size-fits-all 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 everyday words, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Turkish. After acquiring 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 have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Turkish will require at least 600 hours of practice. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Turkish or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch television, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find 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 tutor?
In language centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Turkish tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week 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.