Learn and Speak Turkish Easily
A practical guide to mastering Turkish conversation
Unlock the beauty of the Turkish language effortlessly.
What you'll learn
- Basic conversational phrases
- Essential vocabulary for daily use
- Pronunciation tips for clarity
- Cultural insights to enhance understanding
- Listening comprehension strategies
- Confidence in speaking Turkish
About this book
This book is designed for anyone looking to learn Turkish in a straightforward and enjoyable way. With a focus on practical conversation skills, it provides readers with the tools they need to communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Through engaging exercises and real-life examples, this guide simplifies the learning process, making it accessible for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Whether you're preparing for a trip to Turkey or seeking to connect with Turkish-speaking friends, this book is your essential companion.
Who this book is for
- Travelers planning to visit Turkey
- Students of language looking for a new challenge
- Professionals working with Turkish clients
- Anyone interested in Turkish culture
- Casual learners seeking a fun way to learn
Why read this book
- User-friendly approach for quick learning
- Focus on practical conversation skills
- Engaging exercises to reinforce learning
- Cultural insights to enrich language use
About the language
Turkish is the most widely spoken of the Turkic languages. It is the official language of Turkey and an official language of Cyprus. About 80 million people speak it natively, and about 90 million in total.
Where it is spoken
Türkiye, Cyprus
Writing system
Since 1928 it has been written in the Latin alphabet from left to right; before that it used Arabic letters.
Quick facts
- It is agglutinative: suffixes are added to the end of a word one after another.
- It has vowel harmony, so vowels in suffixes change to match the word.
- It has no grammatical gender; even the pronoun for he and she is the same.
- It contains thousands of Arabic words, many of which came through Ottoman Turkish.
Why learn it
- Study at Turkish universities, popular with many Arab learners.
- Work in trade and tourism between Turkey and the Arab world.
- Follow Turkish TV series and understand Ottoman history.
Words shared with Arabic
- kitap — From Arabic kitab: book.
- kalem — From Arabic qalam: pen.
- saat — From Arabic sa'a: hour, clock.
- merhaba — From Arabic marhaba: hello.
- dünya — From Arabic dunya: world.
Comes with the book: the «Learn and Speak Easily» app
The book teaches you the word; the app trains you to say it. Open the app with your easyT account and practise every word and phrase in the book out loud.
2,146 words and phrases to practise in this book
Hear the right pronunciation
Every word and phrase in the book, spoken clearly, at normal speed or slowly.
Say it and get corrected
Tap the microphone and say the word — the app tells you right away whether you got it or came close.
The book's own chapters
Same chapters in the same order, with the word, its pronunciation in Arabic letters, its meaning and the book page.
A quiz after every chapter
Quick questions on what you learned; the app keeps your best score and your progress per chapter.
App details
- Free for everyone who bought the book, printed or digital
- Every language is open to Premium subscribers
- Sign in with your easyT account
- Works offline after a language is opened once
- Checking runs on your phone — your voice is never recorded or stored
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