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Turkish Language Institute (TLI), a non-profit 501(C)(3) tax exempt organization, was established to introduce the Turkish language and culture to the people living in US.

Turkish Language Institute also encourages building relationships between the US and Turkey by strengthening diverse values and cultures in the US to promote friendship and sharing through common communication tools of language.

'''Here are some programs done by Turkish Language Institute; '''

Curriculum Development and Instructional Programs TLI develops Turkish Language curriculums and programs both for the Turkish-Americans in various ages, living in the United States to improve their Turkish Language skills and also for American people who would like to learn the Turkish language.

Turkish Language Contests TLI organizes Turkish Language and Performing Arts Contests among students from various schools and institutes in US.

Turkish Language Programs in Turkey TLI organizes student groups to have them participate to the Turkish Language programs in Turkey.

Educational and Cultural Trips to Turkey TLI organizes trips to Turkey with home stays, and visits to universities, schools and touristic places. The participants will have the opportunity to learn the culture and improve their language more.

Seminars and Conferences related to Turkish Language TLI organizes seminars and conferences related to Turkish Language by inviting professors, authors, and columnists and have it open to public.

'''WHY TURKISH? ''' Turkish has gained a universal language characteristic having approximately 220 million speakers worldwide including its dialects, with its deep rooted history, supported with its rich vocabulary and also due to the increasing importance of Turkey in the international arena. Turkish and its sub-languages has spread to such a wide geography from the North Asia to the Central Europe, from the Middle East to the Balkans is used as literary language in numerous countries. Turkish having more than 20 dialects produced the oldest written works that can be traced back to 1250 years, has a special place in world languages considering these characteristics.

In today’s world, Turkish language used in Turkey in Anatolia and its surroundings where Asia and Europe are connected, has turned out to be more widespread with each passing day and gained the qualification of a common communication language as a result of the developments Turkey has experienced in the economic, political and cultural areas. Due to this integrating value and the sphere of influence Turkish has been taught for a long period of time by the institutions associated with the Republic of Turkey, local instructors, civil initiatives or personal endeavours in many countries such as the United States of America, Germany, Argentina, Australia, Denmark, Indonesia, Morocco, France, Guinea, South Korea, Georgia, India, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Kenya, Lithuania, Nepal, Russia, and Vietnam.

The sphere of influence of the Turkish language expands day by day along with the cross-cultural communication and cross-language intercourses that gained momentum in this age and by virtue of the opportunities provided by the mass media such as the internet, television and radio, the Turkish language can be heard and used far and wide.

TURKISH LANGUAGE CLASSES OFFERED BY TL 

ELEMENTARY TURKISH 1

The student who completes this stage learns the three basic tenses (past tense, present continuous and future) and the student is able to use them adequately. Also the student can converse in everyday conversations easily and can ask and answer simple questions. ELEMENTARY TURKISH 2 At the end of this level, our students can converse fluently in everyday conversations. They are able to use some complex phrases and ask and answer some complex questions.

INTERMEDIATE TURKISH 1 After this stage, our students are fluent in everyday conversation. In addition, they are able to converse and write about more complex topics, and they are able to read newspapers with the aid of a dictionary.

INTERMEDIATE TURKISH 2 The students who complete this level learn many complex phrases and they begin to use them in their conversation. During the lessons at this stage, short newspaper articles are examined. The students are able to discuss and talk about difficult topics.

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE TURKISH 1 At this stage our students learn all the other tenses, and they start using them all. Presentations are introduced into the classroom, and each student presents a topic at least once, that they have prepared at home. Also at this level, some newspaper and magazine articles, which are more complex, are examined during the lessons. The topics in these articles are discussed in the classroom. After this level is completed, the speech of the student improves and becomes extremely fluent.

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE TURKISH 2 The students who complete this level are able to speak extremely fluently about any topic. Also they are able to write their opinions and ideas on any subject using the correct rules of writing. At this level, some short stories are also studied in addition to newspaper and magazine articles.

ADVANCED TURKISH We adapt our programme to suit the individuals requirements regarding their selected field of work or their interests. The student’s skill in using the language, both written and oral is improved intensely. During the course, much speaking and discussion practice takes place. Our students who are successful in the exam at the end of this level, receive diplomas approved by the Ministry of National Education. In the event of a student being offered a place at university, this diploma entitles the student to be exempt from prep. class.

For more information please visit www.turkishlanguage.us