Is a 25-minute Turkish lesson enough?

Short answer: Our lessons last 25 minutes; suitability depends on your child’s age, needs and how they feel that day. How "enough" it is depends less on the length than on how regular the lessons are and how much Turkish is used at home in between.

Why 25 minutes?

Our lessons are 25-minute live lessons. Some families find a short session easier to fit into a weekly routine. The teacher adjusts the balance of listening, speaking and activities to your child’s participation.

What happens in 25 minutes?

Every lesson depends on the child's age and level. A typical flow looks like this: - A short warm-up chat: their day, something they like. - The main activity: a story, a game, a picture or a topic linked to your child's interests. - Wrap-up: repeating a word or sentence from the lesson and a small idea to use at home.

Who is 25 minutes a good start for?

• Children aged 4–9.
• Children who are new to Turkish or shy about speaking it.
• Families with busy school and activity schedules.

When more is needed

For children with a specific goal, discuss weekly lesson frequency with the teacher; more lessons alone do not guarantee a better outcome. See How many lessons a week?

Making the most of 25 minutes

• Set up a quiet corner and working headphones before the lesson: Preparing for an online lesson.
• After the lesson, ask your child about it briefly; telling you about it helps it stick.
• Use a word from the lesson during the day.

For other questions, visit our Parent Decision Centre.