Turkish

This category offers everything you need to learn the Turkish language online, including vocabulary, useful expressions, pronunciation tips, and practical study strategies. Designed for curious learners, it supports your learning journey with clear explanations and real examples, separate from cultural or historical topics.

Turkish Children's Books: English Translations and Bilingual Books by Age

A reading guide to Turkish children's books for ages 0–14, including English translations, Turkish-English bilingual books, Turkish-language reading lists and stories to watch and listen to.

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2 days ago9 min read

Watercolor illustration of a Turkish study week with vocabulary books, podcasts, listening and speaking practice, a weekly planner, and an Istanbul view.

How to Organize Your Turkish Study Week

A practical guide to connecting your Turkish study sessions across the week, with ideas for vocabulary, listening, speaking, review, and a free self-check.

Seda

Sep 1213 min read

Watercolor illustration of a Turkish learner with her husband and daughter, showing figure skating, homeschooling, travel to Türkiye, Istanbul landmarks, Turkish tea and tropical travel memories.

Learning Turkish When You’re Married to a Turk: Eliza’s Story

Learning Turkish while married to a Turk: Eliza shares her 13-year journey through family life, bilingual parenting, immersion and everyday Turkish.

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Sep 118 min read

Watercolor illustration of a Turkish learner traveling to Bursa for a hair transplant, with an airport, hair transplant procedure, Bursa landmarks and a bazaar.

Learning Turkish for a Hair Transplant in Türkiye: Jonathan’s Story

Jonathan learned Turkish before traveling to Türkiye for a hair transplant. His story follows language learning, medical travel and two trips to Bursa.

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Sep 47 min read

Learning Turkish Through TV, Music and Friendship: Rocio’s Story

A personal story about learning Turkish through Turkish TV series, film, music, friendships, and years of studying the Turkish language.

Seda

Aug 2814 min read

Watercolor illustration evoking Atlanta and Türkiye, muted tones, representing a student's decade-long connection to Turkish language and culture.

Learning Turkish in Atlanta: Ten Years in the Making

A new post in my student stories series. Haris, one of my students from Atlanta, had loved Türkiye for almost a decade before he ever sat down to learn the language properly. He writes about what finally brought him to lessons, and what changed once structure entered the picture.

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Aug 216 min read

Watercolor illustration of a short white-haired woman seen from behind, looking across a landscape blending Greece and Cappadocia with fairy chimneys and hot air balloons.

Learning Turkish in Athens: A Greek Neighbour's Path

Georgina shares her journey of learning Turkish from Athens, from a first trip to Cappadocia to self-study, speaking struggles and gaining confidence.

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Aug 143 min read

Alt text: **Watercolor illustration of four women representing Turkish, Gagauz, Azerbaijani, and Turkmen cultures, with a map stretching from Anatolia across the Caucasus to Central Asia.**

Which Languages Are Closest to Turkish?

Which languages are closest to Turkish? Explore Azerbaijani, Gagauz, Turkmen and other Turkic languages, their similarities and mutual intelligibility.

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Aug 1113 min read

Watercolor illustration of a Turkish woman and a Pakistani woman talking across a small table, with Turkish and Urdu books between them.

Urdu vs Turkish: Why Two Unrelated Languages Can Feel Familiar

Urdu and Turkish are unrelated languages, yet they can feel familiar. Explore their sentence structure, shared vocabulary, the name Urdu, and Turkish dramas in Pakistan.

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Aug 911 min read

Watercolor illustration of an older couple seen from behind, looking over the Bosphorus toward Istanbul's historic skyline at sunset, with a ferry, tea glasses, flowers, and a peaceful terrace in the foreground.

Learning Turkish in Texas and Türkiye: JF's Story

Read one learner's Turkish language journey from a first visit to Istanbul to years of study, friendships, and a lasting connection with Turkish culture.

Seda

Aug 72 min read

A soft watercolor illustration of a woman standing in a quiet room and speaking to her reflection in a mirror.

How to Practice Speaking Turkish When You Have No One to Talk To

Learn how to practice speaking Turkish alone at home through self-talk, shadowing, voice recordings, sentence planning, and focused pronunciation practice.

Seda

Aug 611 min read