Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Turkish in Dundee and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have several key options for learning Turkish interactively in Dundee. 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 other possibility can be local private language academies that cost 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 choose a private Turkish tutor in Dundee. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Dundee 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 as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for fifty or so class hours each semester. Language academies and independent Turkish tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Turkish tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. 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 prove your profeciency level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal Turkish tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Turkish. In reality, 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, express yourself, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast 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 amount of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current 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, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek 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 instructor?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Turkish tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually 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.