Turkish beginners: holiday kit

Make the most of your holidays in Turkey with this in-person short, intensive course in central London over one weekend. This Holiday Kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations & have a friendly chat with the locals!

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  • Start Date: 09 May 2026
    End Date: 16 May 2026
    Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 15:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
    Course Code: LTK01
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00

What is the course about?

This course takes place in a class and aims to enable students to communicate effectively in Turkish while on holiday.

What will we cover?

Greetings, introductions, numbers and prices, ordering food and drinks, finding your way, at the hotel, using transport and asking the time, at the chemist, cultural topics.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

  • Have a go at a simple conversation when you’re out & about-say hello & goodbye, give and ask for basic & personal information (your name, which languages you speak, where you are from etc.)
  • Buy items in shops, ask about prices
  • Order food & drinks & ask for the bill
  • Ask for directions
  • Use and recognise numbers
  • Asking for basic information at the hotel
  • Buy tickets, enquire about departure/arrival times/ delays & platform number
  • Describe common symptoms at the chemist / at the doctor
  • Get cultural advice (e.g. tipping, paying in a café which may be different from the UK)

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

No previous knowledge required, suitable for complete beginners.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Material provided by the teacher.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Please, email languages@citylit.ac.uk

Cavidan Seyitcemaloglu

Cavidan, is a bilingual speaker of Turkish and German. She has been teaching for over 10 years at adult education institutes, and sixth form colleges. She holds a PGCE and QTLS has experience in teaching Turkish and German across all stages. She works also as an assessor for Turkish language. Cavidan undertook an MA in German Language and Literature, has worked as chartered Translator/Interpreter and as a Journalist. Her classes are very interactive and activities are planned for different learning styles. Cavidan says: “I enjoy very much facilitating learning in a relaxed atmosphere where students can enjoy learning and develop their passion for languages further”.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.