Different levels of Turkish certification?
In the Turkish language, the exams classified in five different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1):
- A1 (Beginner): For those just getting started on their language learning journey, this level teaches the very fundamentals of the Turkish language. Students can expect to complete the level with a strong understanding of basic Turkish grammar and vocabulary, enough to meet one’s simple daily needs.
A2 (Pre-Intermediate): Taking a much more targeted approach to developing students’ Turkish, this level is appropriate for those looking to expand on basic grammatical structures and daily survival Turkish. Students can expect to complete the level with a more nuanced understanding of grammar and more situation-specific resources to draw from.
B1 (Intermediate): This is where things start to get especially interesting, as students can expand on a strong foundation to express themselves in a more self-assured manner. The focus on wider vocabulary and more complex sentence structure allows students to share their feelings and offer opinions on issues in a more natural way.
B2 (High-Intermediate): Students at this level can quickly and fluently offer thoughts and opinions on more complicated issues. At this level, students can expect to spend more time focusing on long-form expressions such as high-level essays and detailed presentations.
C1 (Advanced): The dream of any yabancı’s language pursuits, completion of this level will leave students with the ability to comprehend newspapers, magazines, academic literature, and so forth. Students can also expect to find a firm understand of differences between dialects and accents.
After each level, students are given a comprehensive exam on which they must at least score 60% to advance to the next level. If students are unable to pass, instructors will work with students on the relevant areas to pass a make-up exam.