ABOUT US
Choosing a Language School
Why Concept Languages?
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Clientèle
We also provide services to variety of corporate and institutional clients.
Methodology and Curriculum
Who are we?
Relying on word of mouth, the school attracted a dedicated teaching staff and made a name for itself in Istanbul’s expatriate community. At the beginning of 2010, the school opened a tailor-made, new facility in Etiler. It’s operations continue to be directed by Ms. Sekirden.
Instructors at Concept Languages
English and Other Languages
We have close working relationships with instructors of English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish, including many on staff. Our experienced instructors are college graduates, have CELTA or equivalent certification, and are native speakers of the languages they teach unless a client prefers a native speaker of Turkish.
CORPORATE CLIENTÈLE
Test Your Turkish
FAQ
In Istanbul, Ankara, and in many coastal cities that see a lot of tourists, you’ll find English speakers. But English is no more a second language in Turkey than French or German. For expatriates, knowing some of the language will certainly make for a more pleasurable and diverse experience.
For students who require intensive or specialized instruction (for professional or academic work) or those with busy schedules, private instruction is advised. But for general acquisition of Turkish, our small classes are an equally viable option that some clients find more comfortable.
Depending on your native language, the sound and logic of Turkish may seem unusual, but it’s no more difficult to learn than any other language. In fact, many aspects of Turkish are helpful for non-native learners: pronunciation is phonetic, and there are very few irregular forms and few exceptions to grammatical rules.
Language is communication, and small classes give our clients more opportunities for interaction. A successful language class is a structured and safe environment for practicing, and the restricted class size enables our instructors to stay attuned to how each student is responding to the material.
Turkish shares some structural similarities with Finnish, Hungarian, Mongolian, Korean, and Japanese and has many loanwords from Arabic and Persian, but is quite different from Romance and Germanic languages, including English. The logic and syntax may seem surprising at first, but anyone can learn.
By the end of a beginner course, students should be able to handle basic survival situations like shopping, dining out, taking a taxi, and small talk. But the key to learning a language is practice, and so your experiences outside of class are important. Students who are immersed in Turkish in their personal and work lives will learn much more quickly and can become conversational speakers in as little as a year to a year and a half.
Before your first class, you’ll meet with one of our instructors who will conduct a level assessment consisting of a brief multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank exam and some casual conversation. Being in the right course will affect the rate and enjoyment of your experience learning Turkish. Take our informal quiz to get a rough idea of your proficiency.
COURSES
TURKISH CLASSES
If you would like to learn Turkish or other languages with us, simply fill out the “Contact Us” form.
AUTUMN COURSE PROGRAMS
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Sessions take place on weekdays at 9:00 – 13:00.
27 May – 28 June 2024
1 July – 26 July 2024
5 August – 30 August 2024
YOUNG LEARNERS
ONLINE TURKISH LESSONS
PRIVATE LESSONS
Lessons are conducted according to your schedule on site, in our comfortable Etiler facility or online. You may schedule as many or as few hours a week as you like. At the end of each month of coursework, you’ll be issued a detailed progress report documenting the lessons and concepts covered. If you would like to learn Turkish or other languages with us, simply fill out the “Contact Us” form.