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Best Apps to Learn Turkish in 2026: An Honest Comparison
Duolingo, Babbel, Busuu, Memrise, Mondly, Pimsleur, italki, Anki and TurkLogic compared for Turkish learners: strengths, limits and who each suits.
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49 articles · Culture, expat life & study
Turkish Culture & Language Blog
Language is more than grammar rules. Dive into the idioms, cultural etiquette, and practical vocabulary that help you feel at home in Turkey.
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VocabularyHealth
Body Parts in Turkish (Vücut): Vocabulary, Pronunciation and Everyday Phrases
Learn the body parts in Turkish, from baş and göz to diz and ayak, with pronunciation hints, possessive forms and phrases for telling a doctor what hurts.
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Expat LifeHousing
Buying Property in Turkey as a Foreigner: The Tapu Process, Costs, Rules and Turkish Vocabulary
A step-by-step tapu guide for foreign buyers in Turkey: who can buy, legal limits, the 2% deed fee each side, DASK, citizenship rules and key Turkish.
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VocabularyCulture
Colors in Turkish (Renkler): Names, Shades and How to Use Them in Sentences
The colors in Turkish with pronunciation: kırmızı, mavi, yeşil, siyah and more. Learn light and dark shades, kara vs siyah, and colors in real sentences.
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VocabularyGrammar Tips
Days of the Week and Months in Turkish: Names, Dates and 'On Monday'
The days of the week and months in Turkish with pronunciation, plus how to say 'on Monday' and 'in May', write dates correctly and ask what day it is.
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VocabularyCulture
Family Members in Turkish (Aile): Parents, Siblings, Aunts, Uncles and In-Laws
Family members in Turkish: anne, baba, kardeş, abla, teyze, amca, dayı and more. Learn which aunt or uncle is which, in-law terms and 'my mother' forms.
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Expat LifeHealth
Health Insurance in Turkey for Foreigners: SGK, GSS and Private Policies Explained
How foreigners get health cover in Turkey in 2026: private policies for ikamet, SGK through work, voluntary GSS after one year, costs and Turkish phrases.
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PhrasesVocabulary
How Are You in Turkish? Nasılsın, Nasılsınız and How to Reply
How are you in Turkish is nasılsın (informal) or nasılsınız (formal). Learn the casual versions, natural replies from great to so-so, and how to ask back.
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Learning Strategy
How Long Does It Take to Learn Turkish? Realistic Timelines from A1 to C1
How long it really takes to learn Turkish: what the FSI's Category III rating means, study-hour ranges for each CEFR level, and timelines by weekly effort.
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PronunciationLearning Strategy
How to Pronounce Turkish ı, i and ğ: Dotless I, Dotted İ and the Soft G Explained
How to pronounce Turkish dotless ı and dotted i, why İ and I break software, and what the soft g (ğ) really does, with minimal pairs and practice words.
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PhrasesVocabulary
How to Say Thank You, Please and Sorry in Turkish (Teşekkürler, Lütfen, Özür Dilerim)
Thank you in Turkish is teşekkür ederim, please is lütfen, and sorry is özür dilerim. Learn casual and polite forms, the replies, and when to say pardon.
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Learning StrategyPronunciation
How to Type Turkish Characters (ç, ğ, ı, İ, ö, ş, ü) on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
Type ç, ğ, ı, İ, ö, ş and ü on any device: Turkish Q keyboard setup for Windows and Mac, Alt codes, press-and-hold, iPhone, Android and Linux shortcuts.
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Learning StrategyGrammar Tips
Learn Turkish on Your Own: A Self-Study Roadmap from A1 to B2
A step-by-step self-study plan for Turkish from A1 to B2: grammar in the right order, vocabulary targets, weekly routines and checkpoints for each level.
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Learning StrategyCulture
Learn Turkish with TV Series, Podcasts and YouTube: What to Watch at Each Level
Turkish TV series, films, podcasts and YouTube channels sorted by level, from children's cartoons to family dramas, plus a method to learn from them.
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CulturePhrases
Sen vs Siz: Formal and Informal Turkish, Plus Bey, Hanım, Abi and Abla
When to use sen or siz in Turkish, how to use Bey and Hanım, and when to call strangers abi, abla, amca, teyze or hocam, with a dialogue and quiz.
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Expat LifeHousing
Setting Up Utilities and Internet in Turkey: Electricity, Water, Gas and Fibre (Abonelik Guide for Foreigners)
How foreigners open electricity, water, gas and internet subscriptions in Turkey: documents, deposits, e-Devlet, contract traps and key Turkish phrases.
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VocabularyGrammar Tips
Telling Time in Turkish: Saat Kaç? Half Past, Quarter To and 'At What Time'
Saat kaç? means 'what time is it?' Learn to tell time in Turkish with buçuk, çeyrek, geçiyor and var, and say 'at three' with -te, geçe and kala.
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Expat LifeBureaucracy
Turkey e-Visa and Tourist Visa Rules for Foreigners: The 90/180 Rule, Overstays and the Turkish You Need
How Turkey's e-Visa, visa exemptions and the 90-in-180-day rule work in 2026, what happens if you overstay, and the Turkish phrases for passport control.
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Expat LifeBureaucracy
Turkey Work Permit (Çalışma İzni) Guide: Types, 2026 Fees, Employer Criteria and Turkish Vocabulary
How Turkish work permits work in 2026: permit types, who applies, employer criteria, official 2026 fees, timelines, plus Turkish phrases for HR.
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VocabularyLearning Strategy
Turkish A1, A2 and B1 Word Lists with Grammar Checklists for Each Level
400 core Turkish words sorted by CEFR level (150 A1, 150 A2, 100 B1) plus a grammar checklist for each level, with links to full explanations.
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Expat LifeBureaucracy
Turkish Citizenship Requirements for Foreigners: Residence, Marriage, Investment and the Turkish Language Interview
Is there a Turkish language test for citizenship? What the law requires for the 5-year, marriage and investment routes, and how to prepare your Turkish.
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FoodVocabulary
Turkish Breakfast and Food Vocabulary: Kahvaltı, Çay and Everyday Dishes
Turkish breakfast (kahvaltı) and food vocabulary: peynir, zeytin, simit, menemen, çay and more, with phrases for the table and a breakfast dialogue.
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PhrasesVocabulary
Turkish Greetings: How to Say Hello and Goodbye (Merhaba, Selam, Hoşça Kal)
How to say hello and goodbye in Turkish: merhaba, selam, günaydın, hoşça kal and güle güle, with pronunciation hints, usage rules and a short dialogue.
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CulturePhrases
Turkish Holiday Greetings and Condolences: Bayram, Ramazan, Kandil, Birthdays and More
What to say in Turkish for Ramazan, Bayram, Kandil, New Year, birthdays, weddings, births and funerals, and the correct reply to each greeting.
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VocabularyCulture
Turkish Idioms (Deyimler) and Proverbs (Atasözleri): 46 Idioms and 28 Proverbs Explained
46 common Turkish idioms and 28 proverbs with literal translations, real meanings and examples, plus how to conjugate idioms and use them naturally.
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VocabularyPhrases
Turkish Slang and Texting Abbreviations: Kanka, Tmm, Slm and More
Understand everyday Turkish slang and texting shorthand: kanka, aynen, harbi, slm, tmm, tşk, kib and spoken contractions, with register and age notes.
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TravelPhrases
Turkish Survival Phrases for Travellers: 100 Phrases Grouped by Situation
100 essential Turkish phrases for travellers, grouped by situation: basics, directions, transport, hotels, food, shopping and emergencies.
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ExamsLearning Strategy
Türkiye Scholarships Turkish Preparatory Year: How the TÖMER Year Works and How to Pass
How the Türkiye Bursları Turkish prep year works: 960+140 hours, the C1 target, attendance rules, exemptions, what happens if you fail, and how to prepare.
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VocabularyCulture
Weather and Seasons in Turkish (Hava Durumu): Words, Phrases and Small Talk
Talk about the weather in Turkish: hava nasıl, rain, snow, wind and temperature words, the four seasons, local terms like lodos, and a sample dialogue.
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ExamsLearning Strategy
Yunus Emre Turkish Proficiency Exam (TYS): Format, Scoring, Dates and Fees
A guide to the Yunus Emre Institute's Türkçe Yeterlik Sınavı (TYS): its four sections, timings, B2/C1 certificates, 2026 dates, fees and how to register.
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Expat LifeBureaucracy
Address Registration in Turkey: Nüfus Müdürlüğü, e-Devlet & Adres Kaydı Guide
How foreigners register an address in Türkiye: the 20-working-day rule, documents for Nüfus, a dialogue, vocabulary and the e-Devlet residence certificate.
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FoodPhrases
Dining Out in Türkiye: Restaurant Types, Ordering in Turkish & Paying the Bill
Order food in Turkish with confidence: lokanta, kebapçı and meyhane explained, two ordering dialogues, dietary phrases, paying the bill and tipping.
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Expat LifeMoney & Work
Freelancing in Turkey: Work Permits, Sole Proprietorship (Şahıs Şirketi), Invoicing & Tax Terms
Freelancing legally in Türkiye: why you need a work permit, how a sole proprietorship and accountant work, service-export VAT and Turkish tax vocabulary.
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Expat LifeTransport
Driving in Turkey: Converting a Foreign Driving Licence, Road Rules & Traffic Vocabulary
Driving in Türkiye as a foreigner: the six-month licence rule, exchanging your licence at Nüfus, HGS tolls, inspections and Turkish road vocabulary.
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Expat LifePhrases
Turkish for Deliveries: Courier Phone Calls, Directions & Delivery Vocabulary
Handle courier calls in Turkish: two delivery dialogues, phrases for floors, door codes and leaving parcels, plus a ready-made address note to copy.
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VocabularyPhrases
At the Turkish Barber & Hair Salon (Berber & Kuaför): Phrases, Cuts & Etiquette
Get the haircut you want in Turkish: barber and salon dialogues, words for clippers, layers, fringe and colour, what 'sıhhatler olsun' means, and tipping.
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PhrasesVocabulary
Turkish Bazaar & Pazar Shopping: Phrases, Bargaining & Etiquette
Shop at a Turkish pazar or bazaar with confidence: where to bargain, how to ask for weights and prices, two dialogues, and the blessings vendors use.
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Expat LifeBureaucracy
At the Turkish Notary (Noter): Sworn Translators, Power of Attorney & Legal Terms
What happens at a Turkish notary: the sworn translator rule, powers of attorney, apostilles and on-duty notaries, plus a dialogue and legal vocabulary.
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Expat LifeBureaucracy
Registering a Foreign Phone in Turkey: The 120-Day IMEI Rule, 2026 Fee & Vocabulary
How Turkey's 120-day IMEI rule works for phones brought from abroad, the 2026 registration fee, who can register, plus Turkish phone-shop vocabulary.
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Expat LifeBureaucracy
Turkish Residence Permit (İkamet): Göç İdaresi Appointment Dialogue & Vocabulary
Turkish for your ikamet appointment at Göç İdaresi: the official document list, a realistic dialogue, key vocabulary, renewal timing and closed areas.
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TransportExpat Life
Public Transport & Taxis in Türkiye: Transit Cards, Dolmuş Etiquette & Turkish Phrases
Turkish for public transport: city transit cards, metro and ferries, dolmuş etiquette, a taxi dialogue, and key phrases for getting around.
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HealthVocabulary
At the Turkish Pharmacy & Hospital: Symptoms, Eczane & Healthcare Vocabulary
Describe symptoms in Turkish, buy medicine at an eczane, find a duty pharmacy and read dosage instructions, with pharmacy and doctor dialogues.
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Expat LifeHousing
Renting an Apartment in Turkey: Contracts, Landlords & Expat Vocabulary
Renting a flat in Türkiye: agent commission, deposit and rent-increase rules, the eviction undertaking, a viewing dialogue and landlord vocabulary.
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Expat LifeMoney & Work
How to Open a Turkish Bank Account: Dialogue, Vocabulary & Expat Guide
Opening a bank account in Türkiye as a foreigner: the tax number, documents, a teller dialogue, Havale vs EFT vs FAST and essential banking vocabulary.
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PhrasesCulture
What Does 'Kolay Gelsin' Mean? When to Say It and How to Reply
Kolay gelsin means 'may it come easy'. Learn when Turkish speakers say it, who to say it to, the best replies, related phrases and common mistakes.
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PhrasesCulture
Essential Turkish Expressions: Eline Sağlık, Afiyet Olsun, Geçmiş Olsun & More
What eline sağlık, afiyet olsun, geçmiş olsun and other everyday Turkish expressions mean, when to say them, and the right reply to each one.
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VocabularyGrammar Tips
Top 100 Most Common Turkish Verbs (With Example Sentences)
The 100 Turkish verbs you will use most, grouped by theme, each with its stem, English meaning and a natural example sentence with translation.
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Learning StrategyGrammar Tips
Is Turkish Hard to Learn? What Makes It Challenging and Why It Gets Easier
Is Turkish hard for English speakers? What makes it challenging, why its regular grammar and spelling help, and what the FSI estimate really means.
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ExamsLearning Strategy
Complete Guide to the TÖMER Turkish Proficiency Exam (A1 to C1)
How the TÖMER Turkish proficiency exam works: the four skills, how levels are scored, which level universities ask for, and a practical study plan.
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