Out of Class Language Learning Environments and Experiences Used by Learners of Turkish as a Foreign Language

Abstract

In this study, learning environments and experiences used by Turkish learners (learners of Turkish) as a foreign language in listening, speaking, reading and writing processes were investigated. For this reason, out of class language learning environments and experiences used by 98 foreign students who completed their Turkish education in Eskişehir Osmangazi University Turkish Teaching, Application and Research Center (ESOGÜ TÖMER) were described with respect to the variable of geographical location. In this study, a case study format based on the qualitative research approach is used. A focus group interview is used to determine the language learning environments and experiences of the learners and the data were explained through descriptive analysis. Data from the result of the descriptive analysis show that out of class language learning environments and experiences of the learners do not differ according to the variable of geographical region; it is determined that out of class language learning environments and experiences activities vary according to individual differences. It is obtained that out of class activities change according to individual differences. To improve their language skills they used TV series, movies, music, and communicating with Turks. They prefer to use social media for their writing skills. Out of the lessons, not much was done by the learners in terms of reading.