Discover the Ancient Language of History and Culture - Avcılar İngilizce Dil Kursu
OTTOMAN TURKISH EDUCATION

Discover the Ancient Language of History and Culture

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Why Should You Learn Ottoman Turkish?

The Ottoman Turkish Course is a course that attracts the attention of those interested in history, establishing a strong bridge between the past and the present. Unlike modern Turkish, Ottoman Turkish is a historical language that uses the Arabic alphabet and possesses a rich vocabulary. While starting to learn with a different alphabet may initially seem challenging for those interested in history, for whom Ottoman Turkish is relatively easier to learn, it will become quite easy over time with systematic practice. In each period of our training, which continues 2 days a week for 3 hours a day, totaling 72 hours, the quality of student-centered lessons covers not only grammar but also reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Historical Archive Readings

Competence to conduct first-hand research in Ottoman archives containing millions of documents.

Examining Literary Works

Ability to read Divan literature works, historical manuscripts, and inscriptions from their original text.

Academic Career

A unique advantage for academic research in fields such as History, Literature, Theology, and Art History.

Cultural Connection

Establishing a strong and direct connection with our cultural roots and ancestral heritage.

Ottoman Turkish Course Education Levels

Ottoman Turkish Beginner Level

The introductory stage to Ottoman Turkish and a new alphabet. It is the most important period where basic reading and writing practices are established.

  • Learning the Ottoman (Arabic) alphabet and the initial, medial, and final written forms of letters.
  • Reading and writing easy texts written in printed (matbu) letters.
  • Grasping the basic grammar rules of Ottoman Turkish (introduction to Arabic and Persian compound structures).
Focus: Alphabet, basic reading/writing, and introductory grammar rules.

Ottoman Turkish Detailed (Intermediate) Level

After completing the beginner level, this is the period where more complex words and texts are read, and writing skills are developed.

  • Fluently reading Ottoman printed texts, magazines, and books.
  • Learning in detail the structures, meters, and compound rules of words of Arabic and Persian origin.
  • Focusing on the Ottoman spelling rules (orthography) of modern Turkish words.
Focus: Fluent printed reading, detailed grammar, spelling rules, and word derivation.

Ottoman Turkish Advanced Level

The expertise stage where Ottoman texts are examined in detail and handwritten documents can be read.

  • Reading different Ottoman calligraphy and script types such as Rika, Divani, and Thuluth (handwritten documents).
  • Examining historical documents, archival papers, edicts (fermans), and literary works in detail.
  • Conducting academic translation and completely transferring historical texts into modern Turkish.
Focus: Handwritten (Rika) readings, archival documents, literary and historical text analysis.

Why Choose Us for Ottoman Turkish Education?

Expert Historian and Academician Staff in Their Field

Academician Instructors

Expert staff graduated from relevant departments of universities, with mastery of archival documents and historical texts.

Abundant Document Practice

Opportunity to read original documents across a wide spectrum, from printed books to archival edicts.

Student-Centeredness

Enjoyable lessons focused not only on grammar, but on reading, writing, and interpreting that deliver historical enjoyment.

International Institution

A systematic and disciplined educational environment in one of Turkey's most established and reliable language schools.

No, it is definitely not required. Although the alphabet used for Ottoman Turkish is of Arabic origin, the structure of the language is Turkish. In our course, the alphabet is taught from scratch, starting from the most basic level.
In our Ottoman Turkish courses, each period lasts a total of 72 hours. Our lessons are generally conducted as 3-hour programs, 2 days a week.

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Choose the Education Model Most Suitable for You

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Formal (Face-to-Face) Education

The opportunity to examine original texts in one-on-one interaction with our instructors in our modern classrooms.

  • In-Class Reading Practices
  • Writing and Orthography Exercises on the Board
  • Interaction with Students Passionate About History
  • Instant Questions and Feedback

Online (Distance) Education

Uninterrupted Ottoman Turkish education over interactive digital platforms for students with time constraints.

  • Join Classes from Anywhere You Desire
  • Document Examination via Digital Screen
  • Freedom of Time and Location
  • Ask Questions to the Instructor in Live Streams

Frequently Asked Questions About the Ottoman Turkish Course

If you already have a background in Ottoman Turkish (mastery of the alphabet and basic printed reading), you can directly enroll in our Detailed or Advanced level groups following a level assessment at our institution.
The Beginner and Detailed (Intermediate) levels focus more on printed works and basic grammar. However, when you complete our 'Advanced Level' program, you will gain the competence to read and examine handwritten texts such as Rika, which is frequently used in archives.
It is aimed at both. While providing a professional background for students aiming for an academic career (History, Literature, etc. departments), a very suitable and enjoyable curriculum is offered for individuals who want to read a document left by their grandfather for hobby purposes or preserve their cultural heritage.

Why is Learning Ottoman Turkish Important?

Ottoman Turkish is the language of science, art, literature, and statecraft of a global empire that ruled over three continents for six centuries. Millions of manuscripts, edicts, diplomas, and literary texts in our libraries and state archives were written in this language. Knowing Ottoman Turkish is a necessity for anyone who wants to read and understand our history, culture, and literature directly from original sources rather than translations of Western sources. Furthermore, being able to read a deed, an old tombstone, or a historical fountain inscription left by our ancestors gives an individual an invaluable cultural treasure and sense of belonging.

Is Ottoman Turkish a Difficult Language?

There is a common misconception in society that Ottoman Turkish is a difficult and completely foreign language to learn. On the contrary, Ottoman Turkish is actually the Turkish of its period. It simply features a higher density of Arabic and Persian words in its vocabulary and uses Arabic script as its alphabet. The spoken language and core skeleton of the language remain Turkish. With our modern and student-centered approach, the alphabet stage, which initially seems unfamiliar, is quickly overcome. When practiced with the right methods, you will see in a short time how enjoyable and relatively easy learning it is.
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