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HI everyone. I´ve been studying Turkish off and on for about a year and would say I´m a mid to high beginner. I´m planning on going to Turkey this summer to study Turkish at the Tomer schools associated with the University of Ankara. I´m going to go from the beginning of June until the beginning of July (4 weeks). I´m either going to go to Izmir or Antalya. I have two questions.
First, do any of you know about this language program in general or the classes at these two specific locations? I´ve heard that this is the best program for learning Turkish while in Turkey, but I´d love to know what you all think.
Second, which of these two places would you recommend? I´m having a hard time chosing. I don´t mind some heat, though I think it´s going to be pretty darn hot in either place. In general I´m not into night life so much and like working out, playing tennis (only a rich man´s sport in Turkey, I know!), cooking, reading. If you have any insights, I´d love to hear them.
Thanks for the help.
Kevin
Hi Kevin,
I do not know much about the facilities in Antalya but in Izmir you can find public tennis courts in the district of Bostanli. I do not remember the current conditions since I am not living there anymore but they should be either free of charge or may require a small fee for using.
For working out you might need to enroll to a gym. Check this out for Izmir:
http://www.krcbilisim.com/sport/eng/index.html
Especially in the mid-summer it is pretty more hotter in Antalya compared to Izmir. But on the other hand in Izmir you can not find a place to go swimming in the city center. You need about 1 hour to travel to a resort at the seaside. As far as I remember -it´s been years since I have been there- it is easier in Antalya.
Hakan
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