ABSTRACT

Colloquial Turkish is the complete introduction to written and spoken Turkish as used in everyday situations, such as making an introduction, describing physical appearance and asking for information. The 15 practical lessons explain the core principles of the Turkish language and clearly demonstrate their use. All grammar and vocabulary is introduced in context. Key features include: grammar and vocabulary introduced in context full use of lively situational dialogues special focus on functional language such as making an introduction asking for information describing physical appearance clear explanations and examples comprehensive range of interesting exercises verb tables, pronunciation guide and two-way glossary Colloquial Turkish assumes no previous knowledge of the language and can be used for self-study or with a teacher. The accompanying cassette, recorded by native speakers, will improve the understanding and pronunciation of this fascinating language.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|15 pages

Nasılsın? How are you?

chapter 2|19 pages

Tatil yapıyoruz We’re on holiday

chapter 3|14 pages

Nerede? Where?

chapter 4|20 pages

Muhallebicide At the cake shop

chapter 5|17 pages

Kaç yas¸ındasın? How old are you?

chapter 7|19 pages

Yedide gideceg˘iz We’ll leave at seven

chapter 8|18 pages

Sizi bekleriz! We’re expecting you!

chapter 9|17 pages

Dedikodu yapma! Don’t gossip!

chapter 10|17 pages

Tekrarlama

chapter 11|19 pages

Çok deg˘is¸mis¸

chapter 12|16 pages

Zengin olsam

chapter 13|14 pages

Geçmis¸ olsun! Get well soon!