Teach Yourself Turkish Complete Course (Paperback)

~ (Author), Asuman Celen Pollard (Author)

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Product Description

Turkish is the most widely spoken of the Altaic language family. Its usage is common in such current political hot spots as the Balkans, Central Asia, and the Near East. Among the highlights of Teach Yourself Turkish are:

• An in-depth study of how the language was formed
• A phonetic approach to the spoken language
• The grammar and rules of written Turkish
• Vocabulary exercises to make learning easier

About the Author

Asuman Celen-Pollard

taught Turkish at the university level for 12 years.

David Pollard

an experienced teacher of English as a foriegn language, produces e-learning material --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; Pap/Cas edition (April 11, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 084423642X
• ISBN-13: 978-0844236421
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,859,963 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best book I've tried, May 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Teach Yourself Turkish Complete Course (Turkish Edition) (Paperback)

I've studied Turkish on and off for a few years, trying several different books, but this is definitely the best by a long shot. It presents the material in a very logical order, easing you into the conventions of the language, and explaining everything very clearly. Yet, it's also concise. The other books I tried were "Turkce Ogreniyoruz", a 4-part book that's publ. in Turkey and difficult to learn from since there are only grammar examples and no explanations, leaving you to derive the meaning; and "Elementary Turkish" - a little better but really more focused on grammar than on getting you ready to use the language conversationally and in everyday life, right from the 1st chapter, as "TYT" does. "TYT" also introduces the most useful vocabulary right away (such as politely refusing excessive food, which you'll need to do a lot with Turkish people!). I just wish I'd tried this book years ago. Also, I really wish they'd write another for the next level! You'll get there quickly and enjoyably with this book.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Beginners, February 14, 2000

By	"vagrant-lbc" (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Turkish Complete Course (Turkish Edition) (Paperback)

Teach Yourself Turkish is one of the best language books I have ever used. Each lesson builds on the previous one, and presents useful situations that apply what is being learned in context. Vocabulary building comes quickly, and grammar, syntax and verb conjugation are explained in terms very easy to digest. My only problem with the book was the authors' occasional inclusion of new grammatical elements without explaining them. Aside from this small flaw, the book is excellent and a must for anyone wanting to learn Turkish.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, logical, useful, everyday Turkish, September 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Teach Yourself Turkish Complete Course (Turkish Edition) (Paperback)

I lived in Turkey for seven months and used this book more than several others I had at my disposal simply because it gives useful and logical explanations of Turkish grammar (which is very different to anything you have seen in English or other European languages). It is a step by step book with conversational examples that both extend your vocabulary and your use of grammar in everyday situations, making it easy to apply what you have learned as you talk to shop owners, waiters, fellow commuters and others interested in learning where the yabanci (foreigner/stranger) comes from! I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a basic understanding and wants to teach themselves. It would also work well with a tutor but you dont need anything else, except perhaps some assistance with pronunciation, as vowel harmony takes some getting used to.