🇹🇷 Turkish cost guide
How much does it cost to learn Turkish?
Turkish sits in the middle of the FSI difficulty scale — roughly twice the study time of Spanish. Reaching B2 takes about 44 weeks (~11 months) of steady study, and the route you pick swings the price from $242 with Textbooks + apps (self-study) up to $6,600 with Private online class.
Medium for English speakers
mediumWeeks to B2 (FSI)
44
Cheapest path to B2
$242
Priciest route
$6,600
Turkish: cost of every learning method
Realistic 2025 prices in USD, sorted by total cost to reach B2 in Turkish.
| Method | Category | Per month | Cost to B2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Busuu Premium Builds a base — won't reach B2 alone | App | $10 | $110 |
Duolingo Super Builds a base — won't reach B2 alone | App | $13 | $143 |
Babbel Builds a base — won't reach B2 alone | App | $14 | $154 |
Rosetta Stone Builds a base — won't reach B2 alone | App | $16 | $176 |
Textbooks + apps (self-study)Best value | Self-study | $22 | $242 |
Community college class | Class | $75 | $825 |
italki tutor (1-on-1) | Tutor | $165 | $1,815 |
Preply tutor (1-on-1) | Tutor | $175 | $1,925 |
Group online class (Berlitz-style) | Class | $350 | $3,850 |
University course | Class | $440 | $4,840 |
Immersion program abroad (2–4 wks) | Immersion | One-time | $5,600 |
Private online class | Class | $600 | $6,600 |
Cheapest realistic path to B2
Textbooks + apps (self-study)
$242 total over ~11 months — about $22/month.
Cheapest guided path (tutor / class)
Community college class
$825 total — speaking practice built in.
Try your own Turkish budget
medium ~44 weeks to B2 (FSI)
About 11 mo to reach B2 at this pace.
Cost to learn Turkish
Cheapest realistic path to B2: $242 · Textbooks + apps (self-study)
| Method | Per month | 11-mo plan | To B2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Busuu PremiumApp Great for basics — won't reach B2 alone | $10 | $110 | $110 |
Duolingo SuperApp Great for basics — won't reach B2 alone | $13 | $143 | $143 |
BabbelApp Great for basics — won't reach B2 alone | $14 | $154 | $154 |
Rosetta StoneApp Great for basics — won't reach B2 alone | $16 | $176 | $176 |
Textbooks + apps (self-study)Self-studyBest value | $22 | $242 | $242 |
Community college classClass | $75 | $825 | $825 |
italki tutor (1-on-1)Tutor | $165 | $1,815 | $1,815 |
Preply tutor (1-on-1)Tutor | $175 | $1,925 | $1,925 |
Group online class (Berlitz-style)Class | $350 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
University courseClass | $440 | $4,840 | $4,840 |
Immersion program abroad (2–4 wks)Immersion | One-time | $5,600 | $5,600 |
Private online classClass | $600 | $6,600 | $6,600 |
Estimates in USD, sorted by total cost to reach B2. Guided routes (tutors & classes) priced for part-time study.
Turkish cost FAQ
How much does it cost to learn Turkish?+
Reaching B2 in Turkish (Medium for English speakers, ~44 weeks of study) ranges from about $242 with Textbooks + apps (self-study) to $6,600 with the most expensive route. Most learners pay $825 or less with a guided option.
What is the cheapest way to learn Turkish?+
The cheapest realistic path to B2 is Textbooks + apps (self-study) at roughly $242 over 11 months (about $22/month).
Can I learn Turkish with just an app?+
Apps like Duolingo Super cost about $13/month and are great for building a base, but on their own they rarely take you past A2–B1. Pairing an app with a tutor or class is the most cost-effective way to reach B2 in Turkish.
How long does it take to reach B2 in Turkish?+
For an English speaker, the FSI estimates about 44 weeks (~11 months of steady study) to reach professional working proficiency in Turkish, a medium language.
Is an immersion trip to learn Turkish worth the cost?+
A 2–4 week immersion program costs around $5,600 and compresses months of progress into a few weeks. It's the fastest route but the priciest; most people combine it with a cheaper day-to-day method.