1. Learning languages in TAA Since its foundation year of 1951, Turkish-American Association has been serving as a high-quality language institution. Our students learn Turkish;
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In a friendly atmosphere,
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In small size classes,
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Along with an experienced, competent teaching staff who is highly aware of the importance of social and cultural activities in teaching languages,
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With a student-centered interactive teaching method emphasizing speaking as well as the other skills of the language
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Getting to know the Turkish culture as well while learning Turkish by the help of examples from real life situations and daily conversations.
2. Turkish Language Programs
PROGRAMS
DAYS
TIMES
NUMBER OF HOURS
Two days a week REGULAR PROGRAM
Mon.-Wed. or
Tues.-Thur.
10:00-12:50
or
14:00-16:50
or
18:30-21:20
24 hrs./ 4 weeks
Three days a week STANDARD PROGRAM
Mon. – Wed. – Fri.
10:00-12:50
or
14:00-16:50
54 hrs./6 weeks
Five days a week INTENSIVE PROGRAM
Mon. to Thur.
10:00-12:50
or
14:00-16:50
54 hrs./4 weeks
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Registrations are to be completed and the payments are to be made before the start of each term.
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VAT is included in the course fees.
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Those who come to TAA on a Student Visa should attend to either one of the Standard or the Accelerated Programs and make a total payment for at least four months on their first enrollment. Tuition payments later on can be made monthly.
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The first payment depends on the program chosen.
3. Levels and Certificating
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If students have some previous knowledge of Turkish, they may sit for a placement test to determine their level and join one of the ongoing classes to improve their existing language skills
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The new beginners start from level A1M1 based on CEF.
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At the end of each main level, students will be issued a completing certificate.
LEVELS
TERMS
CLASS CODE
ELEMENTARY
LEVELS
A 1
A1M1
A1M2
A 2
A2M1
A2M2
Elementary Turkish Certificate
INTERMEDIATE
LEVELS
B 1
B1M1
B1M2
B 2
B2M1
B2M2
Intermediate Turkish Certificate
ADVANCED
LEVELS
C 1
C1M1
C1M2
Final Certificate (Diplom)
C 2 (Proficiency)
C2M1
C2M2
Duration of each sub-level like A1M1, A1A2 etc. varies according to the program attended. One level will be completed in 8 weeks in the Extended Programs, in 5.5 weeks in the Standard Program and in 4 weeks in the Accelerated Program.