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TURKISH COURSE
A course built for real life

Turkish for real life in Turkey — residence permit, bank, rent.

Not a phrasebook for a vacation, but the language for daily life: renting, the clinic, talking with neighbours — plus AI speaking practice.

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Turkish vocabulary — the most useful words in context

For travel, daily communication, and anyone who wants to start speaking. Focus on the most common words and real conversational examples. No registration needed.

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Your path through the levels

A1

Basics

Greetings, numbers, everyday words.

A2

Everyday communication

Simple dialogues, work, shopping.

B1

Confident use

Fuller conversations, opinions, plans.

Why focus on these 1000 words?

Turkish is spoken by over 80 million people, but you don't need to learn all of it to start. Instead of memorizing complex grammar suffixes and verb charts, start with the words you will actually hear.

Focusing on the most frequent vocabulary allows you to understand basic conversations, signs, and menus very quickly.

We selected 1000 of the most essential daily words with simple sentences to get you reading and speaking without the usual overwhelm.

Where you will use Turkish

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Residence & documents

Apply for the ikamet residence permit • Get a tax number • Deal with the migration office • Understand official letters

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Money & home

Open a bank account • Rent a flat and talk to the landlord • Pay your bills • Understand a contract

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Health & family

Book a doctor’s appointment • Explain symptoms at the pharmacy • Enrol your child in school • Shop at the local market

10 basic Turkish words

Found in almost every conversation

1birWord
one / a
2buWord
this
3veWord
and
4neWord
what
5içinWord
for
6benWord
I
7çokWord
very / much
8amaWord
but
9evetWord
yes
10hayırWord
no
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How it works

A proven method to fluency in three simple steps.

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1. Top 1000 Words

We focus exclusively on the high-frequency vocabulary that makes up 80% of daily conversations.

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2. Spaced Repetition

Our smart algorithm calculates the perfect time for you to review each word, moving it to long-term memory.

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3. Practice with AI

Apply your vocabulary in real-world scenarios through interactive, voice-based conversations with our AI.

Life in Turkey — free guides

Step-by-step help with bureaucracy, documents and the vocabulary you actually need.

→Residence Permit (İkamet)→Tax Number→Health Insurance (SGK)→Bank Account→Work Permit
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The 1000 most common Turkish words

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Frequently Asked Questions

We focus on the 1000 most frequently used words in the language, which make up about 80% of everyday conversations. By mastering these first, you can start communicating much faster.
Spaced Repetition System (SRS) calculates the perfect time for you to review a word just before you forget it. This moves vocabulary from short-term to long-term memory efficiently.
Yes! The core learning experience, including the 1000 words and basic SRS, is free. An optional PRO plan adds unlimited AI features, unlimited voice practice and removes ads.
Yes, you can try it as a guest. Your progress will be saved locally on your device. However, creating an account lets you save your progress in the cloud and use it across devices.
While fluency depends on many factors, mastering the core 1000 words usually takes 1-3 months of consistent daily practice (15-20 mins/day), giving you a solid conversational foundation.
No! Turkish has absolutely no grammatical gender and no gendered pronouns (even 'he/she/it' is just 'o'). This makes learning vocabulary very simple!
Instead of random sentences and gamified translation, we focus strictly on high-frequency vocabulary, spaced repetition, and real-time AI conversation practice.
Yes, an internet connection is required to sync your progress and use the AI pronunciation and conversation features.
Absolutely! TheLernen is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it on your home screen and use it just like a native app.
PRO unlocks unlimited AI conversational scenarios, smart grammar explanations, and removes daily limits on speaking exercises. It's great if you want to practice speaking intensely.
When you struggle with a word or grammar concept, our AI tutor provides context-aware, tailored explanations, just like a human teacher would.

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