The verb al- is one of the first roots Turkish learners use, especially when buying something: “Almak istiyorum”, “Alabilir miyim?”, “Şunu alayım.” From receiving and choosing to perceiving and forming habits, al- grows into countless meanings. This small verb becomes a key that unlocks a huge part of Turkish vocabulary.

Learning Turkish isn’t just about books and lessons. It’s about living with the language. From changing your phone settings to Turkish and watching your favorite shows with Turkish dubs, to singing along with Turkish songs and labeling the objects around you, there are countless ways to bring Turkish into your everyday life. Build your own little “Turkish world” wherever you are, and let exposure do the learning for you.

The Turkish verb çık- may look simple, meaning “to go out,” but it’s one of the richest verbs in the language. According to TDK, it has 54 meanings! From çıkış (exit) signs you see every day to words like çıktı (printout) or çıkar (interest), this little verb is everywhere. Once you notice it, you’ll realize you already know more Turkish than you thought.

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.

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.

Turkish people often choose to abbreviate entire sentences as well. This can result in unprecedented abbreviations.

With these survival Turkish phrases, you'll learn how to greet others, order at a restaurant, book a hotel room, and much more!

Turks avoid talking about it, Turkish teachers are likely not to teach about it. So, how do you actually say My condolences 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.

Turkiye Burslari, or the Turkey Scholarships, is a fantastic opportunity for Turkish learners to further their education.

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How to deal with Turkish taxi drivers? 1) Use Uber or MartıTAG 2) Follow the taximeter and keep some change with you