Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Turkish in Oakland, CA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have several main opportunities for learning Turkish interactively in Oakland, CA. 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 better priced.) Your other spource can be local commercial language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private Turkish tutor in Oakland, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Oakland, CA and online Turkish tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable 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 ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 45-48 course hours each semester. Language schools and individual Turkish tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Turkish tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 15 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and popularity. Real student rating average for Turkish lessons on Preply is 4.95 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. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and tests, so research all such requirements 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 adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Turkish so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Turkish. According to experts, 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 everyday words, express yourself, socialize in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Turkish. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Turkish tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced learners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Turkish?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Turkish will necessitate at least 600 hours of study. The length of time can differ quite a bit depending on your available level of Turkish or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional 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 tutor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of verified Turkish tutors with full profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually 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.