Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Turkish in Geelong and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have a few key choices for learning Turkish interactively in Geelong. 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 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 Geelong. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Geelong 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 price of about 50 course hours each semester. Language academies and independent Turkish tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $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 country of residence, experience and student demand. Average reviews 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume 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 add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and affordable 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 achieve a good level of Turkish?
Some people seem to have a 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 study. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Turkish or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, find 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 language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Turkish tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges typically structure classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically have 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.