Learning a new language is a process that requires time and effort; it can’t be completed overnight.  As an aspiring Turkish learner, you’re likely wondering at this point: Okay, so how long does it take to learn Turkish?  I can understand why you want to know the length of your learning journey in advance. This information can help you decide whether to take the plunge or not, make plans, and get prepared for your upcoming studies.  But you know what? There’s no formula where you can plug in a few variables and calculate the time right away! It’s not that simple.  However, there are a few factors that can be taken into consideration. Table of Contents Factors That Affect Your Language Learning Progress Proficiency... Show more

Any time we set out to learn something new—whether it be cooking, sewing, ballet, or biology—it intimidates us. Not knowing what we’ll face makes us worry. Furthermore, we question our ability to learn that specific thing because we’ve never done it before. These same concerns pop up when someone starts learning another language.  But is Turkish hard to learn? Or is it easier than you think?  The answer is simple: It might be different from the languages you know and speak, but it’s not difficult. Yes, it will take some time and effort to learn Turkish, but as we all know, nobody becomes an expert right away.  In this article, we’ll show you the easy parts of Turkish and help you understand the more challenging parts. This... Show more

Making mistakes while learning a language is inevitable. Every language has its own unique linguistic features such as phonology, grammar, and vocabulary to take into account. In addition, the habit of comparing the new language to one’s mother tongue can impact one’s use of the new language and lead to mistakes. In this article, we’ll talk about the most common Turkish mistakes that learners make when speaking, writing, and listening! We’ll cover a range of common Turkish grammar mistakes and mistakes in pronunciation and spelling, so that you can better avoid them. Let’s get started. Table of Contents Pronunciation Mistakes Word Order Mistakes Grammar Mistakes Other Common Mistakes How to Avoid Making... Show more

You asked, so we provided—easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your electronic devices to write in Turkish! We’ll also give you a few excellent tips on how to use this keyboard, as well as some online and app alternatives if you prefer not to set up a Turkish keyboard. Table of Contents Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Turkish Setting up Your Computer and Mobile Devices for Turkish How to Activate an Onscreen Keyboard on Your Computer How to Change the Language Settings to Turkish on Your Computer Activating the Turkish Keyboard on Your Mobile Phone and Tablet Turkish Keyboard Typing Tips How to Practice Typing Turkish 1. Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Turkish Learning a new language is made so much... Show more

When learning Turkish, “family” is one of the topics you need to be able to talk about because in all areas of life, you will be frequently hearing about family. “I was late because I had to take my daughter to school this morning.” “I am unhappy because my in-laws will be staying with us all summer long.” “My brother is the problem child.” “The relatives of the old woman are waiting for her to die to get the inheritance.” “My cousin is an idiot.” Do any of these sentences sound familiar in terms of context? Most probably yes! These are some sentences you may hear from a colleague, a friend, a family member etc. in your daily life. You will not only hear about family, but you will also have to talk about it and need family vocabulary... Show more