English courses in Ankara

Ankara, the capitol of Turkey, is a modern city with visual hints to its history found throughout. Second in size only to Istanbul, Ankara houses all the Turkish government, and is home to of the foreign embassies in Turkey. With history dating back to pre 1000 B.C. influences can be traced from a variety of cultures including Celtic, Roman, and Greek. Resting in the center or Anatolia, on the edge of the Anatolian Plateau, Ankara is high enough in elevation to experience cold and snow in the winter. Summers are fairly arid, with cooling temperatures in the evenings. Students taking Turkish courses in Ankara will appreciate all the city has to offer. Home to several major universities, a busy nightlife, theatres, museums and more, Ankara has activities to entertain and educate its thriving population. Students enrolled in Turkish school in Ankara can experience the wonders of the area in their down time. Some may choose to visit the Glenclik Park, the oldest park in the city for a walk through their zoo. Others may be drawn to the wide variety of museums. The Ankara Ethnography Museum houses a collection of folkloric artifacts. Nearby, the State Art and Sculpture Museum collection includes Turkish art spanning from the late 19th century to present day, and also hosts visiting collections from time to time. The Ankara Aviation Museum hosts a fascinating collection of aircraft and avionics. For those looking for outdoor fun, many students choose to visit one of many skateboard parks, or take in one of the local soccer matches to relax.