Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Turkish in High Wycombe and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have a few principal options for learning Turkish interactively in High Wycombe. 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 option can be local private language academies that cost 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 find a private Turkish tutor in High Wycombe. If flexibility is key, you can compare local High Wycombe and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Turkish and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Turkish tutors?
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 cost of fifty or so class hours each semester. Language schools and private 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 prices on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, experience and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, so research the details in advance. With personal Turkish tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
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 words, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion 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 students.
🤷 How long does it take to learn 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 take at least 600 hours of study. The actual range of time can differ 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 recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Turkish instructor?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of verified Turkish tutors with full profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically give 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.