Online Lessons

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before starting your online Turkish lessons with Bilge Academy.

How can I enrol for the online lessons? +

First, you choose your lesson duration and frequency. Second, click on “Buy Now” and complete the payment. After the payment, our online support team will contact you within 24 hours and you can start your lessons. There is also a 15-minute free trial lesson option.

Are the online lessons live? +

Yes. All online lessons are one-to-one and live.

How are the lessons arranged according to time zones? +

Lessons are arranged according to Istanbul time (GMT+3). Time slots between 09:00 – 21:30 are highly appreciated.

How long does each lesson last? +

You can choose between 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or 120 minutes.

Can I have my lessons at the weekend? +

Yes, you can.

Can I have a certificate at the end of the course? +

Yes, we provide a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.

Are the lessons recorded? +

Yes, they are recorded and sent to students via a link to revise the lessons.

If I could not manage to pay on the website, how can you assist? +

We can share our bank account and you can pay via SWIFT.

Do you use a course book? +

Yes we use a course book and follow our curriculum.

Is it possible to do the lesson on smart phones? +

Yes, it is possible but we recommend to use laptop or desktop as the smart phone screen is too narrow to notice the book in details.

How do I prepare for online sessions? +
  • You need to use a laptop or desktop computer for your session (not a phone, please)
  • You need to take every effort to ensure you have a reliable internet connection
  • You need to look for your teacher’s email with Zoom invitation about 5 minutes before the session starts
  • You need to test Zoom on your laptop or computer at least 24 hours beforehand: https://zoom.us/test
  • Click “Join” > Click “Join from your browser” > Type in your name
  • Click “Computer audio” > Click “Join audio by computer”
  • Allow microphone and video access
  • You should now be in a Zoom meeting with yourself!