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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

I always find traveling magical regardless of its purpose. Especially if I am going overseas. Will you also be going out of your country? Will you be traveling to Turkey? How exciting! You will end up in a new place in a few hours or the next day. You will see a place, which you haven’t seen before; which has a different lifestyle and traditions, which is full of people speaking another language. Ooops, when it comes to the language issue, you might feel uneasy.  No worries. We will go over basic Turkish travel phrases in this article, so you can just concentrate on the experiences you will have and new things you will add to your own world.  Who knows; maybe you will have new connections. I wish you a nice trip where you will have new,... Show more

Every year, the Turkish people commemorate one of the greatest leaders the country has known: Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. In this article, you’ll learn about how Turkey honors Ataturk’s memory, and explore some of Ataturk’s contributions to Turkey—and the world. In short, you’ll gain a clear picture of what the Turkish people remember Ataturk for, and why it’s significant. As any successful language-learner can tell you, understanding a country’s culture is a step you can’t miss! At TurkishClass101.com, we hope to make every aspect of your language-learning journey both fun and informative! Let’s get started, and delve into this Turkish national holiday. 1. What is Atatürk Remembrance Day? Mustafa Kemal Atatürk passed away of... Show more

Can you imagine carrying out a conversation in a foreign language without knowing the numbers in that language? I seriously can’t! We deal with numbers in every aspect of our lives. They are not only used in counting, but also when telling the date and the time, dimensions, weight, temperature, distances, prices, your age, phone number, address, and even blood pressure. In short, since they have a wide range of usage from math to history, geography to science, medicine to seismology, it’s impossible to have proper conversations without knowing numbers! Are you ready to learnTurkish numbers and their usage? Table of Contents Basic vocabulary related to numbers How to count from 0 to 9? How to count from 10 to 100 Numbers up... Show more

You're learning to speak Turkish, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Turkish. At Learn Turkish, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Turkish in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Turkish Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Turkish. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Barış eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of the group, and leaves this comment: POST Let's break down... Show more

Learn how to apologize in Turkish - fast and accurately! TurkishClass101 makes it easy for you to make amends. Start with a bonus, and download your FREE cheat sheet - How to Improve Your Turkish Skills! (Logged-In Member Only) Table of Contents Common Ways to Say Sorry in Turkish How To Refuse Something Politely in Turkish Audio Lesson - Survival Phrases "How to Say Sorry" Why You Will NOT Be Sorry For Learning Turkish through TurkishClass101 1. Common Ways to Say Sorry in Turkish Nobody’s perfect, not anywhere in the world. Everybody makes mistakes, and does and says regrettable things. Then it’s time to apologize, as saying ‘I’m sorry’ is not in vain. It can be very healing! Did you know that hearing a sincerely-meant... Show more

While body language is always a useful way of expressing or emphasizing our feelings, language learners can especially benefit from it! Imagine you’re in the country of your target language but lack the verbal communication skills necessary to get your point across. In this situation, it would be crucial to know the most common body and hand gestures in that country.  If you plan on visiting Turkey in the near future and don’t have enough time to learn the language, you should at least become familiar with the different Turkish gestures. Keep in mind, however, that you need to be very cautious about relying solely on gestures for communication. A positive gesture in your country could be a negative one in Turkey (or another... Show more

Have you ever heard of "Turkish bird language?" If you have, please note that I’m not talking about Turkish whistling language, which farmers use. When I was a kid, my friends and I used to talk in a bird language, putting "ge, ga, gi, gu, gö, gü" after each syllable. It wouldn’t have sounded like Turkish to a foreigner learning the language. Nowadays, Turkish slang for the internet is very popular. And guess what? When you read these words and expressions, you might think they don’t sound like Turkish either. They remind me of the good old days! You need to know about these slang words and abbreviations to figure out this new language! Let’s start with regular Turkish slang words and then continue with internet and text slang. ... Show more

Once a year, about seventy days after Ramadan ends, Muslims in Turkey observe the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice. The main event of this holiday is the sacrifice of an animal, which is then distributed, cooked, and eaten. In this article, we’ll go over more details about the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice and introduce you to the Sacrifice Feast meaning. Learning about the Sacrifice Feast in Turkey will show you much about Turkish culture as a whole, as well as the religion practiced by Muslims living here. At TurkishClass101.com, we hope to make this learning journey both fun and informative! 1. What is the Sacrifice Feast? The Sacrifice Feast Feast is one of the oldest Islamic holidays celebrated in Turkey. As cited in other... Show more