Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners

Synopsis

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Turkish.

"Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers

Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners has been written especially for learners from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.

What does this book give you?

· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary
· Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently
· Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability
· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way
· Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding
· Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'

Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including:

· A glossary for bolded words in each chapter
· A bilingual word list
· Full plot summary
· Comprehension questions after each chapter.

As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners will make learning Turkish easy and enjoyable.

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Summary

Chapter 1: Tanışma (Introduction)

* Introduces the basic Turkish alphabet and pronunciation.
* Presents simple greetings and expressions like "merhaba" (hello) and "nasılsınız" (how are you?).
* Real example: "Merhaba, adım John. Sizin adınız nedir?" (Hello, my name is John. What's your name?)

Chapter 2: Evde (At Home)

* Covers common household items like "masa" (table) and "sandalye" (chair).
* Introduces basic verbs like "oturmak" (to sit) and "yemek" (to eat).
* Real example: "Oturma odasında televizyon izliyorum." (I'm watching TV in the living room.)

Chapter 3: Alışveriş (Shopping)

* Teaches vocabulary related to shopping, such as "market" (grocery store) and "meyve" (fruit).
* Introduces the use of numbers and measure words.
* Real example: "Beş kilo elma ve iki kilo muz aldım." (I bought five kilos of apples and two kilos of bananas.)

Chapter 4: Restoran (Restaurant)

* Focuses on restaurant-related vocabulary and phrases.
* Covers ordering food, paying the bill, and giving directions.
* Real example: "Bir pizza ve bir kola istedim." (I ordered a pizza and a cola.)

Chapter 5: Seyahat (Travel)

* Introduces travel vocabulary like "uçak" (plane) and "otobüs" (bus).
* Explains how to ask for directions and talk about destinations.
* Real example: "Antalya'ya gitmek istiyorum. Oraya nasıl gidebilirim?" (I want to go to Antalya. How can I get there?)

Chapter 6: Sağlık (Health)

* Covers basic medical vocabulary and expressions.
* Includes phrases for describing symptoms and getting medical help.
* Real example: "Başım ağrıyor. Bana bir ağrı kesici verebilir misiniz?" (I have a headache. Can you give me a painkiller?)

Chapter 7: Hayvanlar (Animals)

* Introduces vocabulary related to animals and their characteristics.
* Covers animal behaviors and habitats.
* Real example: "Kedim çok oyuncu. Her gün onunla oynuyorum." (My cat is very playful. I play with it every day.)

Chapter 8: Meslekler (Occupations)

* Presents different occupations and their associated vocabulary.
* Explanations include job responsibilities and qualifications.
* Real example: "Doktor olmak istiyorum çünkü insanlara yardım etmek istiyorum." (I want to be a doctor because I want to help people.)

Chapter 9: Doğa (Nature)

* Introduces vocabulary for natural features like "dağ" (mountain) and "göl" (lake).
* Covers weather conditions and environmental issues.
* Real example: "Hava çok güzel. Dışarıda yürüyüş yapalım." (The weather is nice. Let's go for a walk outside.)

Chapter 10: Spor (Sports)

* Presents vocabulary and phrases related to various sports.
* Covers specific sports like soccer, basketball, and tennis.
* Real example: "Futbol oynamayı çok seviyorum. Her hafta arkadaşlarımla oynuyorum." (I love playing soccer. I play with my friends every week.)