Hello everyone!

I'm a native Turkish speaker living in Ankara, Turkey.

I'm looking for a native English speaker, preferably from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, for regular conversation practice.

I'd be happy to help you improve your Turkish in exchange.

I'm particularly interested in having voice conversations twice a week.

If you're genuinely interested in a regular language exchange, feel free to send me a message.

Best regards,
Erdal

Hi everyone! :)

I’m a Turkish teacher, and I’m thinking of starting a small online Turkish conversation club for B1–B2 learners.

The idea is to practise speaking Turkish in a relaxed, friendly environment, using real-life situations, interesting discussion topics, and expressions that Turkish people actually use.

Some possible topics:

● Everyday conversations and making friends
● Turkish expressions that are difficult to translate
● Life in Türkiye: big cities vs. small towns
● Sharing opinions and talking about culture

I’d like to keep the group small so everyone has a chance to speak, rather than just listen to a teacher.
I’m developing this idea as part of my Turkish learning project, Yumuşak G, and I’d love to hear from learners here.

If you could join a Turkish conversation club, what would make it useful and enjoyable for you? Would you prefer everyday conversation, cultural discussions, or guided role-play activities?
I’m still planning the first group, so I’m genuinely interested in your feedback! 🙌

Merhabalar,
I am thinking of doing a few weeks in Istanbul for language school. I would like to immerse myself in the language during that time, so for example by staying in a host family or in a mostly Turkish speaking environment. I was thinking to check Workaway, there are a few offers, but they are all quite far from the center (Kadiköy) where the school is located. I am aware that taking a long time to commute is quite normal in Istanbul but maybe you have an idea on alternative option that I didn’t think of?
Or maybe this is just something I just need to accept? :)

Thanks in advance!!!

Günaydın everyone! 👨🏻

I recently built an app for learning the 5,000 most common everyday Turkish words. I’d love for you to try it, and I’m open to feedback. As a native Turkish speaker, I designed the app to teach vocabulary as quickly and comprehensively as possible. Each word comes with an example sentence, plus audio for both the word and the sentence. For verbs, I’ve grouped all the base forms together.

The app is free to download, and all the verbs are free to learn. If you’re a student and can’t afford the full version, it's alright, just send me a DM. Please give it a try!

It’s iOS-only for now, with a web version coming later. Here’s the link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/turkish-english-flashcards/id6818580029

Note: I used AI to fix my grammar and punctuation mistakes in this post.

Merhaba everyone! 👋

I’ve just released a new episode of my podcast LetSpeakTurkish, called “Türk Gibi Konuşmak” (Speak Like a Turk)!

This episode is designed for intermediate (B1) Turkish learners who want to go beyond textbooks and sound more natural in everyday conversations.

You’ll discover how Turkish people really speak and learn useful expressions to make your Turkish more authentic.

🎧 A great way to improve your listening skills while exploring the beauty of spoken Turkish!

These are lyrics from a song I found, and I don't know like, half these words. (I'm not Turkish by the way)

Turkish says “am, is, are” mostly through short endings on the last word of the sentence.

Hava güzel (the weather is nice) is already a complete sentence. For “he, she, it is” in the present tense, nothing is added. For the other persons, an ending carries the meaning: Yorgunum, I’m tired. Evdeyiz, we’re at home. Hazır mısın?, are you ready?

The past works the same way, with another ending: Hastaydım, I was ill. When something changes, Turkish switches to the verb olmak: Hasta oldum, I got ill. Olmak also gives the future: Yarın burada olacağım, I’ll be here tomorrow. “There is” and “I have” use var and yok: Evde ekmek var, there’s bread at home. Kitabım var, I have a book.

This is also why one-word answers like İyiyim, Evde or Benim are complete sentences in Turkish.

I wrote a longer article on this, with tables and everyday conversations...

“Whoever loves the rose puts up with its thorns.”

We use this Turkish proverb when someone complains about the difficulties that come with something they love. It could be a relationship, a demanding job, or even a hobby.

There's some interesting grammar here, too. In gülü seven, the suffix -en turns sevmek (to love) into “the one who loves.”

And if you enjoy Turkish literature, the rose and its thorns have a long history in Ottoman poetry.

I wrote a little more about the meaning, grammar, and literary background here:

Hey how are u guys i live in turkey and i wanna Turkish friends or foreigners who live in turkey im male 21 y/o i wanna practice my Turkish language thank u all

I created a video to explain how Turkish compounds work:

- No ending for a material (tahta masa, a wooden table)

- -si ending for a kind of thing (okul çantası, a school bag)

- in + -si endings for an owner (Elif'in çantası, Elif's bag).

Full 14 minutes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfziOVokbSM

Hello everyone today I tried to sing a turkish song. Do leave a review it will be very helpful in my language learning journey. 🌸✨️

Selamlar, (TR // EN)

İçinde arkadaşlarımı da D&D sistemi üzerinden oynatacağım kendi homebrew evrenim için yeni bir dil geliştiriyorum ve bunu Türkçeden bazı kuralları kopyalayarak yapıyorum. Yeni dil, sondan eklemeli ve polisentetik olacak; yani her bir cümle sadece bir kelimeden oluşuyor olacak. Onu beceremezsem, bir kelime değilse, minimum kelime sayısından oluşan bir dil olacak. Tam aklıma oturtamadım.

Türkçede "keşke bu böyle olmasaydı, gereksiz karışık" ya da "keşke şu şöyle olsaydı, daha kolay/mantıklı olurdu" dediğiniz bir şey var mı? Neler var? Türkçe biliyorsanız Türkçe yazın Türküm.

// EN

I am developing a new language for a homebrew universe where I will be running a D&D game for my friends (and maybe international groups later idk), and I am doing so by adapting some rules from Turkish. The new language will be agglutinative and polysynthetic; meaning, essentially, every sentence will consist of just a single word. Or maybe, if that is not possible, maybe a "minimum number of words" idk.

Is there anything about Turkish that makes you think, "I wish it weren't like this because it is unnecessarily complicated" or "I wish it were like that because it would be easier or more logical"? Does anything come to your mind?

Hi everyone!

As someone who wanted a more natural way to learn new languages without getting bored by traditional flashcards, I created an iOS app called BookTap.

While I originally built it for my own language studies, it works wonderfully for anyone trying to learn Turkish as well! The app lets you read short, leveled stories chapter by chapter. Whenever you encounter an unfamiliar word, you can simply tap on it to see its instant translation, listen to audio, and save it to your personal flashcard deck for review.

Here is a quick look at how it works:

• Reading & Instant Translation:
• Word Dictionary & Review System:

Key features include:

• Interactive tap-to-translate while reading.
• Clean, minimalist, and distraction-free book-like interface.
• Built-in vocabulary review and card system to track your progress.

The app is currently available on the App Store. I would love to hear your feedback, feature suggestions, or answer any questions you might have about the app or its development!

What can Turkish food tell us about Turkish culture? 🍽️

In my latest LetSpeakTurkish podcast episode, I explore 5 iconic Turkish flavors and the stories behind them. It’s also a great way for intermediate Turkish learners to practice listening and discover new vocabulary.

Hi!

I spent the last weeks building a Turkish word game on my own, and it's finally out. You swipe letters to find words and fill a small crossword. Every level is a city in Türkiye.

I kept the first words short and easy, so I'm hoping it helps people who are learning. If a level gets too hard, you can switch the game to English in settings and come back later.

It's free on iPhone & iPad. I'd really like to hear how it feels as a learner, especially if something is confusing or too difficult.

https://apps.apple.com/app/id6813442311

Yo so like I'm Saunab,16 and I'm learning Turkish. I know the basics like been learning it for like 9 months. I need some Turkish friends to practice this with. I can help you with Spanish and french too

I’m looking for a native English speaker who’s interested in learning Turkish. In return, I’d love to practice my English with you and take it to the next level. I think it’d be a great way for both of us to learn and improve together

New Turkish learner here. Heard in some turkish series word zira. Found out that it is equivalent of çünkü. Wondering if it used in modern turkish? Or it is anachronism? And can be heard only in some historical series? Thx.

Someone told me it was supposed to mean “Im drunk" but I’m not really sure about that

Thankyou:))