Beginner's Turkish - Asuman elen Pollard

Designed for those who really want to learn Turkish but are daunted by the prospect of complicated grammar, classes and coursebooks, this book starts right from the beginning and explains everything in simple English. There are hints throughout to make learning easy and you can learn at your own pace with plenty of practice on each new point. It is a friendly introduction to the language which will help you to understand and speak Turkish sufficiently well to function effectively in basic everyday situations, both social and business. The course also offers an insight into Turkish culture.;This volume consists of 20 graded units introducing you to the basic structures and grammatical points you will need in everyday situations, such as booking into a hotel, shopping, eating and travelling. New language is introduced through short dialogues and texts which are also on the accompanying recording.;The Turkish alphabet appears at the beginning of the book and there is a special section on pronunciation. At the end of every five units, there are revision exercises so that you can check your progress and review any areas of difficulty. By the end of the course you should be able to communicate in a range of real-life situations and have all the practical information you need to enjoy your next trip to Turkey. The accompanying double cassette provides listening material. The cassettes (0 340 84538 4) and book (0 340 84534 1) can also be purchased separately. Alternatively, the listening material is available on a double CD (0 340 84537 6) which can be purchased on its own or in a pack with the book (0 340 84535 X).