Turkish Resources
Turkish Resources
http://www.turkishclass.com/
A comprehensive resource with lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced level and
sound files for listening. It covers the vocabulary, grammar, a dictionary, chat, beautiful
poems in Turkish and translations in English, stories, and a guide to Turkey.
http://cali.arizona.edu/maxnet/tur/
The website consists of 10 lessons in basic Turkish language with audio files, useful
vocabulary, flashcards and exercises.
3) Orientaal’s Classroom
http://users.telenet.be/orientaal/classroom.html
A set of online grammar exercises for practice. They are at beginner level.
http://turkish.pgeorgalas.gr/TranslationExerSetEn.asp
A set of vocabulary exercises covering a range of contexts such as family, work, sports,
money, food, holidays, buildings, etc. It includes grammar explanations, Turkish puzzles,
past test papers, Turkish keyboard, and live radio and TV.
5) Surface Languages
http://www.surfacelanguages.com/language/Turkish
This package is for learning Turkish phrases covering a wide variety of topics, including the
numbers, days of the week, greetings and the months. There are audio files for listening.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/other/turkish/
This site is for learning some essential phrases, the alphabet and facts about the language.
The BBC country profile report covers the history, politics and economic background of
Turkey.
7) Totally Turkish
http://totally-turkish.com/
A website that teaches the basics of Turkish language with a focus on basic communication
and grammar. It covers the alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary lists and grammar rules.
http://www.cromwell-intl.com/turkish/
9) Digital Dialects
http://www.digitaldialects.com/Turkish.htm
The materials are aimed at learners with beginner to lower-intermediate levels of Turkish.
The website is for learning simple vocabulary and phrases, numbers, and greetings.
http://turkishonline.orient.ox.ac.uk/
A variety of materials at beginner level for learning Turkish language, culture, literature and
politics in a fun and user-friendly manner. There are games, quizzes and links to Turkish TV
and radio.
http://mylanguages.org/turkish_audio.php
A comprehensive website about Turkish language and culture. It includes: the alphabet,
vocabulary, phrases, grammar explanations and examples, quizzes and Turkish radio.
http://podbay.fm/show/535704693
This website includes 24 lessons on Turkish language and culture.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/turkce/
http://www.trt.net.tr/Anasayfa/Anasayfa.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/wwwtrt/canli.aspx
http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/
We highly recommend this website to businesses, chief executives, global managers and
international organisations. It provides business culture-focused country profiles and global
business tips. Each country profile contains information on key topics of immediate
commercial relevance to anybody working in a global organisation or studying international
trade. The information contained in this site has been compiled from experience across
sectors and across functions – from banking to the internet, from consumer electronics to
computers.
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/country-profiles.html
We highly recommend this website for country-specific etiquette, customs and protocol
information and practical tips. It is of great value to a traveller or visiting business person to
understand other people’s languages, cultures, etiquettes and taboos.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk
The London Diplomatic List contains the addresses and contact details of foreign embassies
and high commissions in London.
18) Gov.uk
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advicehttps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
This is the UK government’s official website for travel abroad advice. The countries are
listed alphabetically for information on safety and security, country entry requirements, local
money, health and natural disasters.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
The site contains full profiles for an instant guide to history, politics and economic
background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also
include audio and video clips from BBC archives. You can select a country, territory or
international organisation from the menus provided.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=337tEbq0Gnc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlT29iZXqdE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OphAjFjxQks&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezY6i_b27Q8
Dictionaries
24) Word reference: English-Turkish and Turkish-English
http://www.wordreference.com/entr/
http://www.zargan.com/default.asp?DisplayLang=2