Course Descriptions

WE LOVE TEACHING YOU!

📚 Our Curriculum & Teaching Philosophy

At Turkish ConneXion, teaching Turkish is a joy — and we want you to feel that same excitement while learning with us!

We’ve developed a curriculum specifically designed for English-speaking learners, focusing on clarity, structure, and communication. Our goal is to help you not just memorize Turkish — but think in it, use it confidently, and enjoy the process.

🎯 What Makes Our Approach Different?

  • ✅ Designed for English speakers: Our curriculum bridges structural differences between English and Turkish for smoother understanding.
  • ✅ 4 Core Levels:
    • Beginner
    • Elementary
    • Intermediate
    • Upper-Intermediate / Advanced
  • 🧩 Multiple Semesters per Level
    Each core level is divided into multiple semesters to allow more in-class practice and reinforce learning step-by-step.
  • 🗣️ Interactive, Skills-Based Learning
    We use grammar as a tool, not a barrier. Students develop all four communicative skills — speaking, listening, reading, and writing — through real-life use and interaction. We also emphasize vocabulary learning.
  • ❌ Not just memorization —
    ✅ We focus on real communication, helping you speak and understand Turkish with confidence from day one.

📆 Ready to Get Started?

Check out our latest class offerings and session times:

👉 Visit our Schedule Page HERE.

Turkish 100’s – T101-105 (Beginner to Elementary- A1 level)

Duration: 5 Semesters

T101 – Absolute Beginner

Start here if: You never learned any Turkish, or just know a few words and greetings.

By the end of this semester, you will:

  • Understand the basic structure of Turkish
  • Build a foundational vocabulary
  • Form simple “to be” nad “var/yok” sentences.
  • Use familiar expressions and phrases
  • Introduce yourself and ask/answer simple personal questions

T102 – Beginner

Start here if: You know basic greetings, numbers, colors, and can use var/yok or simple noun and adjective sentences.

After T101 + T102, you will be able to:

  • Talk about daily routines and simple facts
  • Engage in basic interactions if the other person speaks clearly and slowly

T103 & T105 – Advanced Beginner

Start here if: You can use verbs, continuous/past tense, and basic vocabulary in conversation. (Placement via consultation)

By the end of this stage, you will be able to:

  • Understand frequent expressions on daily topics (family, shopping, geography, health, work)
  • Communicate in familiar and routine situations
  • Talk about your background and give basic directions
  • Share experiences in the past

Turkish 200’s- T201-205 (Low. Intermediate, A2 level)

Duration: 5 Semesters

Start here if: You can understand and use common expressions and carry out simple exchanges. Placement consultation required.

After completing T200s, you will be able to:

  • Understand main points of clear speech on familiar topics
  • Handle daily situations when traveling in Turkey
  • Write and speak about personal topics and everyday life
  • Describe experiences and plans
  • Use simple present, past, future tenses and modal verbs confidently

Turkish 300’s- T301-306 (Intermediate to Upper Intermediate, B1 level)

Duration: 6–7 Semesters

Start here if: You can participate in spontaneous conversations, express experiences, and understand the main ideas of conversations. Placement required.

After completing T300s, you will be able to:

  • Understand complex texts on concrete and abstract topics
  • Communicate fluently and spontaneously with native speakers
  • Express detailed viewpoints on a wide range of subjects
  • Read and summarize authentic Turkish materials

Turkish 400’s T401-406 (Upper Int./Advance, B2 level)

Duration: 6–7 Semesters

Start here if: You feel confident using Turkish to talk about abstract topics and nuanced issues. Consultation is required.

By the end of T400s, you will be able to:

  • Understand longer and more complex texts and infer implicit meanings
  • Speak fluently and naturally across contexts
  • Use Turkish effectively in social, and professional settings
  • Write clear, structured texts using advanced grammar

Turkish 500’s (Advanced, C1 level)

Duration: 6–8 Semesters

Start here if: You feel confident using Turkish in very complex sentences and if you are almost fluent, this is the right level for you. Consultation is required.

By the end of T500s, you will be able to:

  • Understand longer and more complex news and academic texts and infer implicit meanings
  • Speak fluently and naturally across complicated abstract topics
  • Use Turkish effectively in social, academic, and professional settings
  • Write clear, structured texts using advanced grammar and cohesion

Clubs

🌟 Clubs & Practice Opportunities

We believe real progress comes through practice — that’s why we offer additional clubs and learning spaces outside of class for intermediate and advanced students:

📚 Book Club

Explore classic and modern Turkish literature — novels, short stories, and poetry. Discuss themes, characters, historical and cultural context — and analyze grammar and structure together.

💬 Conversation Club

(Free for Students)

Available for all levels, with sessions tailored by proficiency. Practice spontaneous speaking in a supportive environment with classmates and teachers.

🔄 Translation Club

Work with authentic Turkish materials and translate them into English. Break down structure, vocabulary, and advanced grammar together.