Turkish Intermediate (Level 3)

You have reached the A2 level in the ELP self-assessment grid (equivalent to a good grade at GSCE) and/or completed the Post-beginners (level 2) Course.

Key information

Course starting in October 2024

• Course: Wednesdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 9 October 2024 - ends 26 March 2025
  Lengths: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £300 (payable in two termly instalments of £150 each) 

This course will be taught in a small group. It requires a minimum of 7 and it can have up to a maximum of 12 students. The course fee includes all tuition, access to Blackboard, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook. 

Term 1 runs from October to December, Term 2 from January to March and Term 3 from April to July. A 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

You have reached level A2 or completed the Post-Beginners (level 2) or you have enough knowledge to be on track with the group.

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

This course continues from the Turkish Post-Beginners course, or equivalent previous acquired knowledge. Intermediate Turkish aims to further extend the students’ everyday communication and survival repertoire (for speaking, listening, reading, and writing Turkish), as well as their knowledge of grammar. Various cultural topics are also integrated into the teaching-learning materials.

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to...

• use a wider (from basic to more intricate) range of sentences and frequently used expressions in Turkish that are related to areas of immediate relevance;
  communicate familiar and routine matters and telling stories;
• describe the backgrounds of environments, the physical and psychological attributes of people;
• express possibility;
• compare things;
• express obligation;
• give advice;
• say what you need / what is needed;
• make complaints and apologies;
• reporting what someone has said;
• read and extract key information from short texts, emails and other written documents in Turkish;
• write messages and short personal emails providing or requesting essential information;
• demonstrate a deeper understanding of basic aspects of Turkish culture and everyday life.

Resources

• [optional] Teach yourself complete Turkish by David Pollard and Asuman Çelen Pollard
• PowerPoint presentations and other audio and Word files to be uploaded and shared by the tutor via this Blackboard page
• Other online sources to be provided.
• [optional] The Anki flashcard system (on your computers, smart phones or tablets).
• Emails (exchanging, receiving documents, external sources, individual and group discussion) 

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.

Progression

Upon completing the Post-Beginners level (2), you can progress onto the Intermediate level (3).