Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Turkish in Norwich and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have 4 key opportunities for learning Turkish interactively in Norwich. 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 2nd spource can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can find a private Turkish tutor in Norwich. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Norwich and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language centers and independent Turkish tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual 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 geography, positive reviews and specialization. Real student rating 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, so research each program in advance. With personal Turkish tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
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 several hours a week you will be able to understand many words, express yourself, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable 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 get better at speaking 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 require at least 600 hours of active use. The length of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Turkish or familiarity with 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 TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible 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.
🤳 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 tested Turkish tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually offer 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.