Turkish Tea Time

We're making big plans today - and to do that, we need the future tense. Hopefully we'll use it to talk about how we're going to spend all our new money and not how we're going to pass the time in jail. (beginner)

Unless you plan on sleeping on the streets during your trip to Turkey (hey, might be fun), the hotel check-in is unavoidable. Don't worry about finding a clandestine alley just yet - we're here to help. (noobie)

Bugün çok sevilen bir klasik olan Küçük Prens kitabının ilk satırlarına bir göz atacağız. (advanced)

Ugh, breaking up is the worst. What's that other girl have that I don't? You're perfect the way you are, but we'll cover comparisons today to help you in your soul searching. (intermediate)

Ever have one of those nights? You know, the kind you can't wait to tell all your Turkish friends about the next day? Before recounting your epic story, you better brush up on your past tense. (beginner)

When starting to learn a language, it's inevitable that you're not going to understand most of what people say to you. In this lesson, we show you how to deal with those times when you have absolutely no idea what you just heard. (noobie)

Brrrr! Why didn't anyone tell me it gets so cold in Istanbul? Better go shopping to survive the winter. In this lesson, we cover the accusative: that pesky little suffix that marks specific direct objects. (intermediate)

This one? That one? Which one? Do some hand stretches and get ready to use that pointer finger in today's lesson. (beginner)

Taxis are generally an affordable way to get around cities in Turkey but, more importantly, are perfect opportunities to practice your Turkish. In today's lesson, we tell you exactly what to say to get where you want to go. (noobie)

Bu hafta Cumhuriyet Bayramı var! Türkiye'nin bağımsızlığını kutluyoruz. Arkadaşlarını ara ve kısa bir tatile gidelim! (advanced)

We here at Turkish Tea Time believe everyone is born with the gift of dance. But if you insist on sitting in the corner while we get our groove on, at least let us teach you how to tell everyone you're a wet blanket. (intermediate)

Eeek, he's so dreamy! Let me tell you all about him. You know what else is dreamy? The personal suffix. Let's grab tea and get to know it better. (beginner)

One of the best parts of being in a foreign country is buying candy, snacks, or other local treats from the store. Today, we're equipping you with the essentials to buy anything you want so, at very least, you won't starve on your next trip to Turkey. (noobie)

There's nothing quite like a homemade meal at mom's house. So pick up some baklava and be on time - you don't want to miss our lesson on possessives! (intermediate)

There's no time like the present - so it's a good thing we're talking about present tense today. Listen in and find out how to tell someone what's happening now. (Beginner)