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Explore cultural gems, quirky language facts, and essential articles—all tailored for Turkish learners. From bazaars to börek recipes, we’ve got your Türkiye fix! ☕📚
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Tongue Twisters for Turkish Learners
Many Turkish learners struggle with pronouncing some of the sounds in Turkish. Ö, Ü, I, E, L, R, and P seem to be the most problematic — some of them do not exist in other languages (Ö, Ü, I, R, P), while others have multiple versions unindicated in writing (E, L). But fear not, plenty of Turkish tongue twisters (which I will be referring to as TTTs) are perfect for improving your articulation and fixing any speech impediments.
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Jul 23 min read
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Turkish Children's Games
Türkiye, just like every other country, has hundreds of unique games that require no or minimal equipment to play. In this blog, you can find 5 of the most commonly played children's games.
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Jun 204 min read
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Learning Ottoman Turkish with Magnificent Century
In this blog, we will learn some Ottoman Turkish words (some of which you can still use today to spice up your speech) with examples.
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Sep 10, 20245 min read
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What is Chicken Translate? - Turkish Translation Fails
Chicken translate is a collective term for any humorous mistranslation from Turkish to English or vice versa.
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Aug 26, 20243 min read
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How to say "My condolences" in Turkish - Death and Condolence in Turkish Culture
Turks avoid talking about it, Turkish teachers are likely not to teach about it. So, how do you actually say My condolences in Turkish?
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Aug 18, 20243 min read
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Landing a Turkish Lover - How to Express Love in Turkish
Landing a date with a Turk
Let’s say you’ve got your eyes on a stranger at your gym, school, university or cafe. Now, you need to approach.
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Aug 7, 20246 min read
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Everything About Gossip (Dedikodu) in Turkish
In Türkiye, many conversations involve dedikodu (gossip), with a special tense dedicated to spreading stories.
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Jul 24, 20244 min read
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Imperative for 3rd person!? Phrases for A2 level Turkish learners
Imperative for 3rd person!? Phrases for A2 level Turkish learners
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Oct 26, 20213 min read
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Eid Al-Fitr in Turkey
Eid Al-Fitr, known as "Ramazan Bayramı" in Turkey, will be celebrated on the 13th of May. Ramazan Bayramı is one of the two religious...
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May 12, 20212 min read
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