Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Turkish in Edgware and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have a few primary opportunities for learning Turkish interactively in Edgware. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your second possibility can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can choose a private Turkish tutor in Edgware. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Edgware and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Turkish and what do Turkish tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Turkish course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language schools and individual Turkish tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Turkish tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, so research those in advance. With personal Turkish tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better 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. According to experts, you can gain basic Turkish fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks 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 acquiring 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 take at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Turkish or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write 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 not easy you can also take conversational Turkish classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Turkish tutor?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Turkish tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day 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.