Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Turkish in New Brunswick, NJ and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have a few key choices for learning Turkish interactively in New Brunswick, NJ. 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 less pricey.) Your other possibility can be local for-profit language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can opt for a private Turkish tutor in New Brunswick, NJ. If flexibility is key, you can compare local New Brunswick, NJ and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Turkish and how much should Turkish tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Turkish course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language schools and individual Turkish tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $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 country of residence, ratings and popularity. 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Turkish tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Turkish. As proven by others before, 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 phrases, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Turkish. After gaining 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 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 dedication. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing level of Turkish or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Turkish out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Turkish classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Turkish tutor?
In learning centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified Turkish tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule make available 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.