Turkish as a Foreign Language for Teens (TFL-T)

Singing Competition

 Definition: A competition where contestants are judged on their singing performance in Turkish.

Eligibility Requirements:

Middle or high school students of ages 11-16.

Students who attended the International Turkish Olympiads in earlier years are not eligible.

Passing Turkish Language proficiency exam with a score of 70% or higher.

Deadline and Procedures: 

Participants must provide a high-quality recording of his/her song’s original soundtrack on or before February 26^th, 2010 via email or CD.

Judging Criteria:

20% Memorization: To recite the lyrics without a mistake.

20% Familiarity with the song: Understanding and expressiveness of the song.

40% Pronunciation: Intonation, Articulation, Stress.

20% Stage Performance: Attitude, gestures, facial expressions, and moves on the stage.

Awards

1^st           place: Participation in the International Turkish Olympiads in Turkey.

Traditionally participants are awarded about $500 by the International Olympiad Organization.

2^nd          place: $200

3^rd           place: $150