Turkish Beginners Step 3
Course summary
Start date
15/04/2027Cost
£185.00Delivery mode
In person (On Campus)

About the course
This course is the third and final step to complete our beginners level in Turkish.
In this course, which is taught in Turkish, you will learn to understand and tell the time, describe locations and directions and talk about health and illness.
You will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a variety of learning activities in class and at home. Class-based activities include small-group role-plays, responding to short texts, listening to dialogues or watching video clips. Language learning requires regular practice, and you will consolidate your skills at home, with vocabulary, grammar and writing exercises.
Please note, you will need to buy a textbook to support your learning on this course. You will find details of this textbook in the ‘What you’ll learn’ section of the course overview. Please do not purchase any materials until your course is confirmed to run. You will require access to a device with an internet connection.
What you'll learn
If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Understand and tell the time
- Describe locations and directions
- Talk about health and illness
The above list is indicative and may be subject to change.
You will need to buy the following textbook:
- Istanbul: Turkish for Foreigners A1. Course book, workbook and audio CD. ISBN: 9786054892136
Who the course is for
This course is the third and final step on our beginners level and is open to anyone who has completed Turkish Beginners Step 2 or equivalent. If you have previously learned Turkish and are unsure of your level, please self-assess.
We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy.
Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services who will signpost appropriate local sources of support.
Entry criteria
You need to have completed Turkish Beginners Step 2 or equivalent. If you are unsure of your level, please self assess.
You will need to have reading, listening and communication skills, including the ability to understand detailed ideas and information presented verbally and in writing. You must be comfortable learning in English if it is not your first language. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website, to access the learning materials.
Booking is available until 23:59 the day before the course is due to start, unless the course is full or cancelled.
Additional Information
Course Options
If the course has more than one start date, time, delivery mode or location, then these options will all be shown below.
All times are local to Edinburgh.
