Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Turkish in Southampton and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have four principal choices for learning Turkish interactively in Southampton. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd possibility can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can choose a private Turkish tutor in Southampton. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Southampton and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Turkish and what do Turkish tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Turkish course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language academies and independent Turkish tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Turkish tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, experience and specialization. Customer review average 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 pass a few pre-requisites. 'Canned' 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 find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so challenging and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized 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 everyday phrases, be understood when you talk, 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 fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Turkish. After attaining 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 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 dedication. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your existing level of Turkish or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, start a journal or write posts and comments 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 this is not easy you can also take conversational Turkish classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Turkish tutor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Turkish tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically schedule classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule give 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.