Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Turkish in Gaziantep and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have four key options for learning Turkish interactively in Gaziantep. 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 cheaper.) Your second resource can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Turkish tutor in Gaziantep. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Gaziantep and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Turkish and what does a lesson with a tutor of Turkish cost?
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 cost of about 50 class hours each semester. Language centers and individual Turkish tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Turkish tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and popularity. Customer review average for Turkish lessons on Preply is 4.94 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Turkish language skill level 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 graded tasks, 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 specializations they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
One-size-fits-all 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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand common words, express yourself, 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 enjoyable 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 level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking 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 practice. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your existing level of Turkish or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try other 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 instructor?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened Turkish tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually 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.