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Turkish Program
Turkish Program
Welcome to Our Turkish Program!
Language is key to culture. Turkey, a country that is connected, geographically and culturally, to Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East and as a culture, Turkey is a fascinating combination of Western traditions and Eastern ways of life. Whether you want to understand a Turkish television show, get into Turkish music, cook delicious Turkish dishes, or engage with local communities during your travels to the country, learning Turkish will allow you to participate directly. Turkish language is also an increasingly strategic politically and economically, and learning Turkish is advantageous to anyone interested in the fields of international business or politics of the region.
Come join our Turkish class and learn the skills needed to communicate in Turkish. Designed for the students who has limited or no knowledge of the Turkish language, this course will provide a solid basis in knowledge of beginners’ level. Students will be introduced to essential speaking, listening, and writing skills and the course will provide a foundation for those who wish to take the acquisition of the language further.
| HBKU LC Turkish Language Program | CEFR | Official CEFR Level Description and HBKU LC certificate |
| Beginner 1 (40 hours) | A1 | Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., personal and family information, shopping, local geography). Can use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce themselves, others, and can ask and answer questions about personal details. After successfully completing these two levels, the student will receive an in-house certificate towards CEFR A1. |
| Beginner 2 (40 hours) | ||
| Pre-Intermediate 1 (40 hours) | A2 | Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need. After successfully completing these two levels, the student will receive an in-house certificate towards CEFR A2. |
| Pre-Intermediate 2 (40 hours) | ||
| Intermediate 1 (40 hours) | B1 | Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. After successfully completing these two levels, the student will receive an in-house certificate towards CEFR B1. |
| Intermediate 2 (40 hours) | ||
| Upper-Intermediate 1 (40 hours) | B2 | Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. After successfully completing these two levels, the student will receive an in-house certificate towards CEFR B2. |
| Upper-Intermediate 2 (40 hours) | ||
| Advanced 1 (40 hours) | C1 | Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices. After successfully completing these two levels, the student will receive an in-house certificate towards CEFR C1. |
| Advanced 2 (40 hours) |