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4 Turkish reading texts for B1, with translation

Short Turkish texts for level B1: 4 stories, about 20 minutes of reading. Every sentence carries its English translation, and each text ends with comprehension questions. Read them right here — no sign-up needed.

The Internship Interview

B1 · 5 min

İstanbul'da okuyan bir Kazak öğrenci olarak, burada bir staj bulmak geleceği için çok önemliydi.
As a Kazakh student studying in Istanbul, finding an internship here was very important for his future.

Her zaman destek olan ev arkadaşı Can, ona Türkçe mülakat sorularını yanıtlama pratiği yaptırmıştı.
His always supportive roommate Can had helped him practice answering interview questions in Turkish.

Mülakat sabahı, Ali hem heyecanlı hem de endişeliydi.
On the morning of the interview, Ali was both excited and apprehensive.

Kadıköy'den Eminönü'ne vapurla geçerken, şehrin uyanışını izledi.
As he took the ferry from Kadıköy to Eminönü, he watched the city wake up.

Ofisin içinde, becerilerini ve Türkiye'de çalışma motivasyonunu sakin bir şekilde açıklamaya çalıştı.
Inside the office, he tried to calmly explain his skills and his motivation to work in Turkey.

İstanbul'daki uzun vadeli planları hakkında bir soru onu biraz duraksattı ama dürüstçe yanıtladı.
A question about his long-term plans in Istanbul made him pause slightly, but he answered honestly.

Sonrasında rahatlamış hissetti ama nasıl bir performans gösterdiğinden emin değildi.
Afterward, he felt relieved but wasn't sure how he had performed.

Can onu sıcak bir gülümsemeyle karşıladı, çay ikram etti ve nasıl geçtiğini sordu.
Can greeted him with a warm smile, offered him tea, and asked how it went.

Belirsizliğe rağmen, Ali bir başarı hissi duydu; bu zorluğun üstesinden gelmiş ve elinden geleni yapmıştı.
Despite the uncertainty, Ali felt a sense of accomplishment; he had overcome this challenge and done his best.

Check yourself

  1. What was Ali's main reason for stressing about finding an internship?
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    He believed it was crucial for his future in Istanbul.

  2. How did Can specifically help Ali prepare for the interview?
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    He practiced Turkish interview questions with Ali.

  3. What was Ali's overall feeling after the interview, despite not knowing the outcome?
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    He felt a sense of accomplishment for facing the challenge.

First Day at the Maslak Office

B1 · 5 min

Maslak'taki büyük şirkete geç kalmak istemediği için her zamankinden erken uyandı.
He woke up earlier than usual because he didn't want to be late for the big company in Maslak.

Ev arkadaşı Can, onun gerginliğini fark etmişti ve "Endişelenme Ali, her şey yoluna girecek. Kahvaltın hazır!" dedi.
His roommate Can had noticed his tension and said, "Don't worry, Ali, everything will be fine. Your breakfast is ready!"

Ali, Can'ın bu düşünceli jestine gülümsedi; İstanbul'daki hayatını onunla paylaşmak gerçekten güzeldi.
Ali smiled at Can's thoughtful gesture; it was truly wonderful to share his life in Istanbul with him.

Kadıköy'den Maslak'a gitmek, özellikle sabah trafiğinde, her zaman bir maceraydı.
Traveling from Kadıköy to Maslak was always an adventure, especially in morning traffic.

Metroda ilerlerken, üzerinde çalıştığı proje hakkında son notlarını gözden geçirdi.
As he rode the metro, he reviewed his last notes on the project he was working on.

Şirket binasının devasa cam kapılarından içeri girdiğinde, kalbi hafifçe hızlandı.
As he entered through the enormous glass doors of the company building, his heart quickened slightly.

Resepsiyondaki görevli, onu sıcak bir gülümsemeyle karşıladı ve "Hoş geldiniz Ali Bey, sizi bekliyorlardı," dedi.
The receptionist greeted him with a warm smile and said, "Welcome, Mr. Ali, they were expecting you."

Bu karşılama, tüm endişelerini bir anda dağıttı; demek ki sadece o değil, onlar da onu bekliyordu.
This welcome instantly dispersed all his worries; it meant that not only he was waiting, but they were waiting for him too.

Ali, yeni bir başlangıç için heyecanla gülümsedi ve içinden "İşte başlıyoruz!" diye geçirdi.
Ali smiled with excitement for a new beginning and thought to himself, "Here we go!"

Check yourself

  1. Why was Ali feeling nervous on this particular day?
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    He was starting his first professional internship.

  2. How did Can show his support for Ali on this important morning?
    Show answer

    He prepared breakfast and offered words of encouragement.

  3. What made Ali's initial worries about his first day dissipate?
    Show answer

    The warm welcome from the receptionist made him feel expected and valued.

Applying for the Residence Permit

B1 · 5 min

Bugün Ali'nin İstanbul'daki hayatının en önemli günlerinden biriydi: İkamet izni başvurusu vardı.
Today was one of the most important days of Ali's life in Istanbul: he had his residence permit application.

Can, sabah erkenden kalkıp Ali'ye kahvaltı hazırlamıştı ve ona "Her şey yolunda gidecek, hiç merak etme!" diyerek destek verdi.
Can got up early in the morning, prepared breakfast for Ali, and supported him by saying, "Everything will be fine, don't worry at all!"

Ali, üniversite belgeleri, pasaportu ve evrak çantasıyla Kadıköy'den Eminönü'ne doğru yola çıktı.
Ali set off from Kadıköy towards Eminönü with his university documents, passport, and briefcase.

Göç İdaresi'ndeki uzun kuyrukları görünce biraz endişelense de, derin bir nefes aldı.
Although he felt a little anxious seeing the long queues at the Migration Office, he took a deep breath.

Sıra ona geldiğinde, görevli memur gülümseyerek "Hoş geldiniz, Ali Bey" dedi.
When his turn came, the official smiled and said, "Welcome, Mr. Ali."

Gerekli tüm evrakları eksiksiz teslim etti ve parmak izini verdi.
He submitted all the required documents completely and gave his fingerprints.

İşlemler düşündüğünden çok daha hızlı ve kolay ilerlemişti.
The procedures had progressed much faster and easier than he had thought.

Dışarı çıktığında, güneşli Eminönü meydanında derin bir oh çekti; sanki büyük bir yük kalkmıştı omuzlarından.
When he came out, he let out a deep sigh of relief in the sunny Eminönü square; it was as if a great burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

Akşam, Can ile birlikte favori lahmacuncularına gidip bu önemli günü kutladılar.
In the evening, he and Can went to their favorite lahmacun place to celebrate this important day.

Ali, İstanbul'daki yeni hayatına her geçen gün daha da alıştığını hissetti.
Ali felt that he was getting more and more accustomed to his new life in Istanbul every passing day.

Check yourself

  1. What does Can preparing breakfast for Ali and supporting him show?
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    That they are good friends and roommates.

  2. What was Ali's initial feeling at the Migration Office?
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    Nervous and anxious.

  3. How did Ali's residence permit application ultimately turn out?
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    It was completed faster and smoother than he thought.

Homesickness and Soup

B1 · 5 min

İstanbul'da üniversite hayatı Ali için hem heyecanlı hem de zorlayıcıydı.
University life in Istanbul was both exciting and challenging for Ali.

Kadıköy'ün kalabalık sokaklarında dolaşırken, bazen Kazakistan'daki evini ve ailesini çok özlerdi.
While wandering the crowded streets of Kadıköy, he sometimes missed his home and family in Kazakhstan very much.

Özellikle soğuk akşamlarda, annesinin yaptığı geleneksel çorbayı arardı içten içe.
Especially on cold evenings, he secretly longed for the traditional soup his mother made.

Bir akşam, Ali'nin sessizliğini fark eden ev arkadaşı Can, ona endişeyle baktı.
One evening, his roommate Can, noticing Ali's silence, looked at him worriedly.

"Ali, iyi misin? Sanki aklın başka yerlerde," diye sordu.
"Ali, are you okay? It seems like your mind is elsewhere," he asked.

Ali, içini çekerek, "Annemin çorbasını özledim, Can. Buradaki her şey çok güzel ama bazen içimi bir hüzün kaplıyor," dedi.
Ali sighed and said, "I miss my mother's soup, Can. Everything here is wonderful, but sometimes sadness overwhelms me."

Can gülümseyerek "Merak etme, ben sana annenin tarifine yakın bir mercimek çorbası yapabilirim! Eminönü'nden yeni baharatlar aldım," dedi.
Can smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can make you a lentil soup similar to your mother's recipe! I just bought new spices from Eminönü."

Can mutfağa girip kısa sürede mis gibi kokan bir çorba hazırladı.
Can went into the kitchen and quickly prepared a wonderfully fragrant soup.

Sıcak çorbayı içerken, Ali'nin yüzünde uzun zamandır görmediği bir rahatlama belirdi.
While drinking the hot soup, a relief Ali hadn't seen for a long time appeared on his face.

Can'ın bu düşünceli jesti, Ali'ye İstanbul'da yalnız olmadığını ve gurbetin bazen sıcak bir kâse çorbayla hafifleyebileceğini hissettirdi.
Can's thoughtful gesture made Ali feel that he wasn't alone in Istanbul and that homesickness could sometimes be eased with a warm bowl of soup.

Check yourself

  1. Why was Ali feeling down on that particular evening?
    Show answer

    He deeply missed his family and the comfort of his home in Kazakhstan.

  2. What does Can's action of making soup for Ali reveal about his character?
    Show answer

    He is a caring, empathetic, and supportive friend.

  3. What was the lasting impact of Can's soup and gesture on Ali?
    Show answer

    Ali felt less alone and more comforted, understanding that homesickness could be eased.

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