Complete Turkish

Synopsis

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Turkish and communicate confidently with others?
Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Turkish will equip you with the skills you need to use Turkish in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.

What will I achieve by the end of the course?
By the end of Complete Turkish you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy.

Is this course for me?
If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course.

What do I get?
-18 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section
-Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick
-Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking
-Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner
-Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Turkey
-Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims
-Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Turkish
-Test Yourself - see and track your own progress

*Complete Turkish maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines.

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What else can I use to learn Turkish?
If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Turkish Absolute Beginner course: 9781444183207

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Summary

Chapter 1: The Turkish Alphabet

This chapter introduces the Turkish alphabet and its pronunciation. Students learn the sounds of each letter and practice writing and reading Turkish words.

Example: The Turkish letter "ç" is pronounced like the "ch" in "church."

Chapter 2: Basic Grammar

This chapter covers fundamental grammar concepts, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns. Students learn to form simple sentences and phrases.

Example: To form a plural noun in Turkish, add the suffix "-ler" to the singular form. For example, "ev" (house) becomes "evler" (houses).

Chapter 3: Present Tense

This chapter introduces the present tense of Turkish verbs. Students learn how to conjugate verbs in the present tense and use them in sentences.

Example: The verb "olmak" (to be) is conjugated in the present tense as follows: "benim" (I am), "sensin" (you are), "odur" (he/she is).

Chapter 4: Past Tense

This chapter covers the past tense of Turkish verbs. Students learn how to form the past tense of regular and irregular verbs and use them in sentences.

Example: To form the past tense of a regular verb, add the suffix "-dı" to the verb stem. For example, "gitti" (he/she went) is the past tense form of "gitmek" (to go).

Chapter 5: Future Tense

This chapter introduces the future tense of Turkish verbs. Students learn how to conjugate verbs in the future tense and use them in sentences.

Example: To form the future tense of a verb, add the suffix "-acak" to the verb stem. For example, "gelecek" (he/she will come) is the future tense form of "gelmek" (to come).

Chapter 6: Conditional Tense

This chapter covers the conditional tense of Turkish verbs. Students learn how to conjugate verbs in the conditional tense and use them in sentences.

Example: To form the conditional tense of a verb, add the suffix "-se" to the verb stem. For example, "gitseydi" (he/she would have gone) is the conditional tense form of "gitmek" (to go).

Chapter 7: Vocabulary Building

This chapter focuses on vocabulary building. Students learn a variety of Turkish words and expressions related to different topics, such as food, transportation, and shopping.

Example: The Turkish word for "apple" is "elma."

Chapter 8: Sentence Structure

This chapter covers the structure of Turkish sentences. Students learn the different sentence patterns and how to use them correctly.

Example: A typical Turkish sentence follows the subject-object-verb order. For instance, "Çocuk parkta oynuyor." (The child is playing in the park).

Chapter 9: Cultural Insights

This chapter provides insights into Turkish culture and customs. Students learn about Turkish traditions, etiquette, and history.

Example: It is customary in Turkish culture to greet someone by saying "Merhaba" (Hello) and shaking hands.