{"id":92263,"date":"2021-01-21T17:48:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T17:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=92263"},"modified":"2023-04-26T14:28:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T14:28:43","slug":"language","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/istanbul\/language\/","title":{"rendered":"Expat Language Guide &#8211; Istanbul"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<h2 class=\"western\">Language Tips for Expats in Istanbul and Turkey<\/h2>\n<p class=\"western\">When you first move to a new country, you must try to learn some of the language, at least some basic greetings and pleasantries. There is no denying that Turkish is a difficult language to learn. It ranks fifth on the ten most difficult languages for English speakers to learn, list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">You will also find that a large proportion of the Turkish population does not speak English. Learning the local language gives you more abilities to make local friends, chat with neighbors and learn more about the Turkish culture. It will also assist you in your day to day activities.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">About Turkish<\/h2>\n<p class=\"western\">Turkish is an agglutinative language. That is, it uses prefixes and suffixes to indicate who is speaking, negative meanings and tense. This means that some words are long. On a positive note, Turkish is a phonetic language so that once you learn the alphabet and their sounds, you won\u2019t have a problem pronouncing words. The Turkish alphabet is a Latin-script alphabet with 29 letters, seven of which (<span style=\"color: #202124;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">\u00c7, \u015e, \u011e, I, \u0130, \u00d6, \u00dc<\/span><\/span> ) have been modified and have their own particular sounds.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Learning Turkish<\/h2>\n<p class=\"western\">Today there are many online ways to learn a language. Luckily Turkish is included in many online programs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.duolingo.com\/course\/tr\/en\/Learn-Turkish\">Duolingo<\/a> is a proven way to learn the basics. It provides small lessons daily.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babbel.com\/course-description\/learn-turkish-online\">Babel<\/a> offers various courses in Turkish depending on your level. It includes grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation courses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishclass101.com\/\">Turkish Class 101<\/a> has audio and video lessons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/lets-learn-turkish\">Let&#8217;s Learn Turkish<\/a> is a podcast available on Spotify that has lessons in Turkish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/player.fm\/series\/learn-turkish-intermediate-turkish-coffee-podcast\">Learn Turkish \u2013 Turkish Coffee Podcast <\/a>is better suited to intermediate level Turkish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/player.fm\/podcasts\/learn-turkish\">here<\/a> for a list of podcasts to help you learn Turkish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Similarly, you\u2019ll find a lot of useful resources on You Tube such as <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mkWS9Gb2fZA\">Learn Turkish- Three Minute Turkish.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Turkish Classes<\/h2>\n<p class=\"western\">If you prefer a class environment with face to face teachers, there are many academies for formal lessons throughout Istanbul.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalturkish.com\/\">Royal Turkish School <\/a>has online classes as well as in-class and residential schools. It also caters to workers with evening classes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\">Turkish Study Center has Business Turkish, Junior Turkish and VIP Turkish classes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.languageinternational.com\/courses-turkish-istanbul-turkey-general-62681\">Language International<\/a> has an extensive range of Turkish language courses: Standard Turkish, Intensive Turkish, Evening Turkish, Morning Turkish, Weekend Turkish and private tutors for one to one lessons.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\">For more tips on learning a new language, visit our help guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/expat-guide\/language\/\">Expat Info Desk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>Respect the culture. Even though Turkey is a liberal country in regards to dress, it is still advisable to dress more modestly. Super short shorts and revealing tops will get you some unwanted attention.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>Bring along a scarf. If you intend on visiting any of the beautiful mosques, you will need to cover your hair. Also, entry will be denied if not dressed respectably. Shorts and short skirts won\u2019t be allowed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>When you arrive in Istanbul, buy an Istanbul Card which allows you to travel on all buses, ferries, trams, metros and funiculars. It is prepaid and rechargeable and definitely worth it, as all fares are discounted. You can even use it on the iconic Taksim tram.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">04<\/td>\n<td>If you want to experience authentic Turkish cuisine, then leave the tourist areas and head for the suburbs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">05<\/td>\n<td>Refrain from voicing your opinions on Turkish politics and the present President. In Turkey, this can get you into hot water and its best to avoid all political discussions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Language Tips for Expats in Istanbul and Turkey When you first move to a new country, you must try to learn some of the language, at least some basic greetings and pleasantries. 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