Turkish Advanced

Service Description

This course includes 10 weeks of classes (one 1.5 hour session per week) - a total of 15 hours of instruction, and additional homework review and support from instructors in between class sessions. This class can be attended either online from anywhere around the world via our online learning platform which connects students with instructors with video and a virtual class board AND/OR in-person at our location in Oakland, California, near the Rockridge Bart Station (exact address provided after signing up). The number of students in the class is between 3 and 7. Topics and skills covered include: Reading and analyzing complex texts, including news articles, literature, and essays. This level emphasizes writing exercises to build advanced syntax and style, such as constructing structured arguments and presenting formal opinions. Debating contemporary and high-level political, social, historical and philosophical topics in Turkey and the wider world, with a focus on vocabulary specific to current events. Grammar and vocabulary expand to include specialized terminology, advanced conjunctions, and complex sentence structures, helping students articulate arguments effectively. Mastering idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and colloquial language to express themselves fluently and naturally. Discussions explore literature, philosophy, and personal values, promoting critical thinking and self-expression. By the end of this level, students are prepared for immersive, real-world experiences in Turkish, with skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking at an advanced level. Classes at this level provide students with the confidence and ability to navigate professional, academic, and personal conversations fluently in Turkish.