We talk and write to communicate. But does communication only consist of exchanging information? Do the details, precision, and clarity of the information matter? How about sharing ideas or conveying feelings through conversations? Can a simple sentence with only a subject and a verb—and maybe even an adjective—always lead to clear communication? Not necessarily! Some of those details, clarity, and feelings are hidden in what we call "adverbs." Today we’ll talk about Turkish adverbs; their functionality, types, and placement in sentences. By the time you finish reading this article, you’ll have learned around 100 basic adverbs in Turkish. Table of Contents General Info on Adverbs Adverbs Based on Their Functions and... Show more

Before we begin, why should you learn Turkish conjugation?  Well, conjugation is what allows you to effectively convey thoughts and ideas in a way that makes sense to others. By learning the proper conjugation of Turkish verbs early on in your studies, you’re giving yourself a head start to reaching fluency. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of conjugation in Turkish, starting with how conjugation works in general. Let’s get started. Table of Contents General Info on Conjugation Conjugation in Turkish Verb Modification Ready for a Challenge? Conclusion 1. General Info on Conjugation Conjugation is how you change or modify a verb’s basic form to convey a different meaning, or to express the... Show more

Action, occurrence, process, condition, and state of being—don’t these words remind us of flow or the dynamism of life? Of course they do, but beyond that, when one of these concepts is conveyed in a word or a group of words, they’re known as verbs. Verbs are an important aspect in the structure of a sentence. In our previous articles, we talked about "100 Nouns" and "Pronouns" in Turkish. Now, it’s time to learn about the missing part, Turkish verbs, to be able to make full sentences. A verb’s placement in a sentence may vary depending on the language. All Turkish verbs are placed at the end of the sentence. The object follows the subject in a sentence, and then comes the verb. Good news! There’s no grammatical gender in... Show more

Pronouns, in general, help to prevent repeating nouns, which can be annoying. During conversations or while writing, one should avoid doing this for the sake of clarity. Redundancy only causes confusion. Pronouns in Turkish language-learning are essential, because having a good command of Turkish pronouns will help you be a better, more efficient speaker and writer of the language. Pronunciation is also key; check out this Turkish pronouns list to hear the correct pronunciation of each word and expand upon your pronouns in Turkish vocabulary.  Make sure you’re pronouncing the whole word, because every letter counts. Turkish is a very efficient language and relies heavily on short suffixes (sometimes made up of just one letter) to... Show more

Time is a significant part of our lives. Whether you’re a tourist, a non-native student, a businessman/businesswoman, or a resident in Turkey, you’ll need to talk about time in Turkish at some point. This is inevitable because our entire life revolves around time. Table of Contents Time Format Used in Turkey How to Ask the Time in Turkish Time Past the Hour Time Half Past the Hour Time to the Hour More Time-Related Words Time Proverbs and Sayings about Time in Turkish Conclusion: How TurkishClass101 Can Help You Master Turkish 1. Time Format Used in Turkey You need to learn about the time format used in Turkey before learning how to say "What time is it?" in Turkish, don’t you?  ... Show more

What are Turkish nouns? Well, words used to define living things, non-living things, and concepts, are called nouns. Here comes your first Turkish noun: "Ad" / "isim" - "Noun" Unlike in some languages, in Turkish grammar, nouns don’t have gender. In other words, a Turkish noun isn’t categorized as feminine or masculine. Nouns in Turkish grammar are classified as follows: According to the way they are given:Proper nounsCommon nounsAccording to the composition of the names:Abstract nounsConcrete nounsAccording to the number:Singular nounsPlural nounsCollective nounsAccording to the structureSimple nounsNouns derived from other nounsCompound nouns You can find more information on this, and more Turkish vocabulary, on Wikipedia.... Show more

What is the most defining moment you will face this year? From memories that you immortalize in a million photographs, to days you never wish to remember, one thing's for certain: big life events change you. The great poet, Bukowski, said, "We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well, that death will tremble to take us." The older I get, the more I agree with him! Talking about significant events in our lives is part of every person's journey, regardless of creed or culture. If you're planning to stay in for more than a quick visit, you're sure to need at least a few 'life events' phrases that you can use. After all, many of these are shared experiences, and it's generally expected that we will show up with good manners... Show more

Did you know that every minute of the day, one billion tons of rain falls on the earth? Hard to believe, considering the climate crisis! Of course, all that rain is not equally shared across the planet. So, would you mention this fascinating fact to your new acquaintance? Well, small talk about local weather is actually a great conversation-starter. Everyone cares about the weather and you’re sure to hear a few interesting opinions! Seasons can be quite unpredictable these days and nobody knows the peculiarities of a region better than the locals. TurkishClass101 will equip you with all the weather vocabulary you need to plan your next adventure. The weather can even be an important discussion that influences your adventure plans.... Show more

We all know that dates are used for timekeeping. The purpose of dates seems to be very simple, right? Yes, it may seem so, but dates are much more important for us. Have you ever thought if dates hadn’t existed; How we would know and celebrate special days and holidays;How we would set appointments;How we would follow up on our deadlines and schedules;How we would make travel arrangementsHow we would determine academic calendars? As such, you need to learn about date and time in Turkish if you are interested in learning Turkish for some reason. Considering all the facts above, dates are not required only in our native languages, but also in foreign languages we are exposed to. Therefore, this article will help you with... 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