Turkish Beginners (Level 1)

This is for you if you have no prior knowledge of Turkish (or so little that you effectively want to start again from scratch). You will learn basic skills to enable you to make yourself understood and to find out information in everyday situations.

Key information

Courses started October 2022

• Course: Thursdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Resumes 26 January - ends 30 March 2023
  Lengths: 10 weeks (30 learning hours)
  Fees: £125 

You are welcome to join these courses, which started in October 2022, provided that you have previous knowledge of the language to learn and progress with the current group.

These courses will be taught in a small group. It requires a minimum of 7 and it can have up to a maximum of 12 students. Course fee includes all tuition, access to VLE (virtual learning environment), handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Please note that courses taught on-campus could be moved online if the Covid-19 situation prevents face-to-face teaching, and for as long as it is required. This decision will be made by the Government and/or the University of Leicester to guarantee the safety of students and staff.

Terms run from October to December and from January to March. The full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are two hours long and take place once a week. When enrolling you are committing to the full 20 weeks. There is the option to pay for the full course in one payment or two instalments. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language. 

Entry level

No previous knowledge of Turkish is required. The course is suitable for absolute beginners. You can use the ELP self-assessment grid to judge how competent you are in the language. Alternatively, if you require help to assess your level please contact us or come along to one of our drop-in sessions.

Course content

• Getting started with reading and writing the Turkish alphabet
• Meeting people and introducing yourself: family, profession and country of origin
• Describing family tree
• Polite requests
• Asking and answering about time
• Going shopping
• Everyday routine
• Physical description of people and objects

Resources

• Teach yourself complete Turkish by David Pollard and Asuman Çelen Pollard
• A Student Grammar of Turkish by F Nihan Ketrez

There isn’t a University bookshop however The European Bookshop website holds our book list and offers a 10% discount to all our students. Languages at Leicester Reading List.

It is not essential to bring a course book to the first class. The tutor will discuss book requirements in class and advise you of the best places to obtain the book if required. With some languages there is the option for us to order textbooks on behalf of a class.

Our approach

This course is taught in Turkish and English. Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a good balance between understanding the culture, vocabulary, writing system and grammar structures of the Turkish language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic based activities and guided practice in the use of Turkish language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. Lessons are planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.