Hey everyone!
I’ve been living in Turkey for about 5 years, but unfortunately, I haven’t put much effort into learning Turkish, and now I really want to change that.
My Turkish is enough for basic daily situations. I can usually handle simple things on my own, but having an actual conversation is a completely different story. When someone starts talking to me in Turkish, I get overwhelmed and confused. I might understand a few words and get the general idea, but I struggle to follow the conversation or respond naturally.
My English is much better, so I tend to stick to English whenever I can. I think that’s one of the main reasons my Turkish hasn’t improved much over the years.
I don’t necessarily want to become fluent overnight, but I really want to reach a point where I can comfortably talk to people, make friends, and understand everyday conversations without panicking or switching to English.
For those of you who learned Turkish as a foreign language, or struggled with a similar situation:
**How would you recommend starting from scratch (or almost scratch) after living in the country for years?**
Should I focus more on speaking with locals, taking classes, watching Turkish content, or studying grammar and vocabulary?
How can I get better at understanding spoken Turkish when people talk quickly?
How do I stop relying on English whenever I have the chance?
If you’ve been in a similar situation, what actually helped you improve?
I’d really appreciate practical advice, personal experiences, or even a daily routine that worked for you.
Thanks! 🙏

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Looking for a language exchange partner to practice speaking over calls! 😊

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