Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Turkish in Ontario, CA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four principal choices for learning Turkish interactively in Ontario, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your other resource 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. Finally, you can choose a private Turkish tutor in Ontario, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Ontario, CA and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Turkish and what does a lesson with a tutor of Turkish cost?
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 rate for fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language schools and individual Turkish tutors charge $30-55 for 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 geography, availability and popularity. Average student satisfaction 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. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and exams, so research those 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 expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so difficult 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 several hours a week you will be able to understand common words, have simple conversations, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Turkish. After acquiring 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 master 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 actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Turkish or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with 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 instructor?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Turkish tutors with video profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges typically schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.