Teach Yourself Beginner's Turkish (Book Only)

by Pollard, Asuman Celen

• ISBN13: 9780071420327
• ISBN10: 0071420320
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-27
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

For those who find learning a new language daunting, the Teach Yourself Beginner's Language Series is just what the language teacher ordered. Each friendly and practical course introduces the new language without overwhelming the learner and includes: Lively dialogues and exercises A helpful pronunciation section Manageable lists of practical vocabulary A glossary of grammar terms Hints on how to make learning easy Fascinating language and cultural information Accompanying dialogue recordings on CD

Author Biography

Asuman Celen Pollard taught Turkish at the university level for 12 years.

Table of Contents

introduction	vii
how to use this book	viii
why learn about Turkish culture?	ix
learning tips	x
the alphabet and pronunciation	xi
01 greetings	1	(9)
saying 'hello', 'goodbye' and 'how are you?'
learning about Turkish names; Mr, Mrs, Ms
numbers 1-10
pronunciation: a, b, c
02 drinks	10	(11)
ordering drinks
calling the waiter
asking for the bill
numbers to 100
ordering snacks
colours
pronunciation: ç, d, e
03 accommodation	21	(14)
enquiring about accommodation
choosing somewhere to stay
asking about the facilities
checking in
filling in forms
numbers - hundreds and thousands
telephone numbers
pronunciation: f, g, g
04 eating out	35	(13)
ordering meals
enquiring what dishes there are and what's In them
how to pay the bill
pronunciation: h, l, i
05 directions	48	(15)
asking for and giving directions
getting around a new place
asking what something means
pronunciation: j, k, l
06 I like the weather here!	63	(17)
talking about the weather
comparing months and seasons
talking about your likes and dislikes
pronunciation: m, n, o
07 talking about oneself and describing people	80	(16)
talking about yourself (I am ...)
asking people about themselves (are you...?)
describing yourself and other people
pronunciation: ö, p, r
08 shopping	96	(15)
shopping for presents and clothes
talking about what is happening (-iyor)
pronunciation: s, s, t
09 where shall we go?	111	(18)
making arrangements to go out
suggesting doing something (let's, shall we)
telling the time
booking seats at the theatre
buying tickets for public transport
pronunciation: u, ü, v
10 how was It?	129	(16)
talking about the past, including your experiences and historical facts
writing a postcard
having a social chat
pronunciation: y, z
taking it further	145	(2)
translations	147	(15)
transcripts	162	(9)
key to the exercises	171	(9)
glossary of grammatical terms	180	(4)
appendix: vowel harmony	184	(1)
Turkish-English vocabulary	185	(12)
English-Turkish vocabulary	197	(10)
index	207