Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Turkish in New Orleans, LA and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have four main opportunities for learning Turkish interactively in New Orleans, LA. 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 commercial language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Turkish tutor in New Orleans, LA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local New Orleans, LA and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 overall charge for 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and independent 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 tuition on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Customer review average 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 prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, so research those in advance. With personal Turkish tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise 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?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Turkish. Realistically, 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 many phrases, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy 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 students.
🤷 How long does it take to master 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 demand at least 600 hours of dedication. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Turkish or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, try typing using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try more 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 teacher?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened Turkish tutors with video 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 structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically have 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.