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Sound Like a Native with Advanced Turkish Phrases

Turkish learners who have completed the intermediate level, may I have your attention please? You have accomplished quite a bit by finishing this level—congratulations! But are you ready to step up and take your language skills to the next level? If so, then learning advanced Turkish expressions and phrases will be a great way to start adding flavor to your speech and writing. In this article, you’ll have the opportunity to learn over 40 advanced Turkish expressions and phrases, including idioms and proverbs. This article will not only help you to communicate effectively with native speakers in your daily life but also help you to boost your level of communication at work or in other business relationships. Furthermore, it will be... Show more

Advanced Turkish Words Worth Learning

Have you completed the intermediate level in your Turkish studies? Would you like to continue improving your language skills in order to stand out and impress native speakers?  Then you’ve hit the bullseye! You’re at the right address.  In this article, we will introduce you to all of the essential advanced Turkish words you should know. This includes general vocabulary for everyday life, as well as words related to academia, business, the legal system, and medicine. At the end, we’ll also show you several words you can incorporate into your essays or writing tests to score higher.  Learning these advanced Turkish vocabulary words will require more diligence and effort, but if you stay focused on the target, you’ll reap the fruits... Show more

What is the TYS Turkish Language Proficiency Test?

Are you a non-native Turkish speaker? And are you planning to study or work in Turkey? Do you need to have a competitive advantage when applying for a job or university? If you answered "Yes" to some or all of these questions, then you’re reading the right article!We’ll clue you in on the best Turkish language proficiency test to help you achieve your goals as a language-learner and test your Turkish language proficiency. Table of Contents General Information About the Turkish Proficiency Exam Listening Test Reading Test Writing Test Speaking Test How to Pass the Turkish Proficiency Exam FAQs TurkishClass101 is the Road to TYS 1. General Information About the Turkish Proficiency Exam The... Show more

Essential Vocabulary for Life Events in Turkish

What is the most defining moment you will face this year? From memories that you immortalize in a million photographs, to days you never wish to remember, one thing's for certain: big life events change you. The great poet, Bukowski, said, "We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well, that death will tremble to take us." The older I get, the more I agree with him! Talking about significant events in our lives is part of every person's journey, regardless of creed or culture. If you're planning to stay in for more than a quick visit, you're sure to need at least a few 'life events' phrases that you can use. After all, many of these are shared experiences, and it's generally expected that we will show up with good manners... Show more

A New Language: Turkish Slang for Texting and the Web

Have you ever heard of "Turkish bird language?" If you have, please note that I’m not talking about Turkish whistling language, which farmers use. When I was a kid, my friends and I used to talk in a bird language, putting "ge, ga, gi, gu, gö, gü" after each syllable. It wouldn’t have sounded like Turkish to a foreigner learning the language. Nowadays, Turkish slang for the internet is very popular. And guess what? When you read these words and expressions, you might think they don’t sound like Turkish either. They remind me of the good old days! You need to know about these slang words and abbreviations to figure out this new language! Let’s start with regular Turkish slang words and then continue with internet and text slang. ... Show more