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Connect through the Turkish language
Lots of people want to learn Turkish to explore Turkey, connect more easily with friends and family or grow their confidence for work. But it can be hard to find lessons that focus on useful, spoken Turkish rather than grammar drills.
uTalk is the solution. We'll help you avoid:
- Losing out on everyday conversations with Turkish friends, colleagues or locals
- Wasting time trying to piece together lessons that don't reflect how Turkish people actually speak
- Feeling unprepared when it matters: on holiday, at work or with Turkish speakers at home
Learn Turkish online and open the door to richer experiences in Turkey and beyond.
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Three steps to learn Turkish fast
No classes to schedule. No jargon to wade through. Just a clear path to speaking Turkish.
Start in minutes
Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Select Turkish and dive into your first lesson. You'll be speaking your first Turkish words within minutes.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Learn through short lessons with native-speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you get wrong, helping you to learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your new language skills in real life. Both beginners and more experienced learners can build basic and practical conversational Turkish and start enjoying meaningful experiences.
Why uTalk is the best Turkish learning app
uTalk helps you learn to speak and understand useful Turkish words and phrases, and it's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Speak first
Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Select Turkish and dive into your first lesson. You'll be speaking your first Turkish words within minutes.
Authentic speakers
Learn through short lessons with native-speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you get wrong, helping you to learn faster.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Try your new language skills in real life. Both beginners and more experienced learners can build basic and practical conversational Turkish and start enjoying meaningful experiences.
Speak Turkish today: common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Bir kahve alayım lütfen.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Merhaba.
Hello.
Evet.
Yes.
Evet lütfen.
Yes please.
Hayır.
No.
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Hayır, teşekkürler.
No thanks.
Lütfen.
Please.
Teşekkürler.
Thank you.
Çok teşekkürler.
Thank you very much.
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Rica ederim.
You’re welcome.
İki bira lütfen.
Two beers, please.
otobüs
bus
araba
car
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taksi
taxi
tren
train
tren istasyonu
railway station
havaalanı
airport
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otel
hotel
pasaport
passport
telefon
telephone
Affedersiniz.
Excuse me.
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Saat kaç?
What time is it?
Tekrar eder misiniz lütfen?
Can you repeat that please?
Lütfen biraz daha yavaş konuşun.
Please speak more slowly.
Anlamadım.
I don’t understand.
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Özür dilerim.
Sorry.
Tuvaletler nerede?
Where are the toilets?
Bayanlar Tuvaleti
Ladies’ Toilet
Erkekler Tuvaleti
Gents’ Toilet
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Plaj nerede?
Where is the beach?
Banka nerede?
Where is the bank?
Bu ne kadar?
How much does this cost?
kredi kartı
credit card
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ATM
cash machine
Hoşça kalın.
Goodbye.
parasetamol
paracetamol
anahtarlar
keys
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harita
map
sol
left
sağ
right
bir
one
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iki
two
üç
three
Where is it spoken?
Turkey
Cyprus
Northern Cyprus
Number of speakers
80,000,000
Language family
Turkic
Common Turkic
Oghuz
Fun facts | Turkish
- The Turkish like tea so much they coined the saying: 'Conversations without tea are like a night sky without the moon'.
- The Turkish phrase 'stop ironing my head' means 'stop annoying me'!
- The Turkish alphabet has a dotless i - I ı - only found in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Titles such as amaca - uncle - are politely used with people you don't know very well: using just the name would be considered impolite.
How our Turkish lessons work
You start at beginner level, learning basic greetings and high-frequency words. Then you work through the content at your own pace, completing categories as you go. Lessons are short and built around practical vocabulary you'll need in real-life situations. You'll practise pronunciation by copying native-speaker audio and be tested on what you've learned to ensure you remember it. Your review sessions adapt to your progress by targeting the words you find particularly tricky.
Pick a category and the app will suggest a helpful learning order for quick wins. You get instant feedback as you practise. You can join a community of learners from all over the world and learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. Change categories any time to suit your personal goals. If you have any questions, contact support, we're a friendly UK-based team and we're here to help.
Is Turkish similar to Azerbaijani or Turkmen?
Turkish, Azerbaijani and Turkmen belong to the Oghuz branch of the Turkic language family. They share common roots, so if you know one of them, then some vocabulary and sentence patterns will feel familiar in the others.
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Key points
- Turkish is the most widely spoken of the three languages, with around 80 million native speakers, mainly in Turkey and Northern Cyprus. It is the official language of Turkey and has been written in the Latin alphabet since 1928.
- Azerbaijani is closely related to Turkish and is spoken primarily in Azerbaijan and northern Iran. Meanwhile, Turkmen is the official language of Turkmenistan. Both are distinct languages in their own right, but they share vocabulary and grammatical structures with Turkish.
How Turkish compares with other languages spoken in the region
- Turkish is the official language of Turkey and Northern Cyprus and is spoken by communities across Europe and Western Asia. Being able to converse in Turkish allows for conversations with millions of people.
- Greek is mainly spoken in Cyprus and Greece. It has historically influenced Turkish vocabulary, and the two languages have coexisted for centuries around the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.
- Kurmanji Kurdish is spoken by millions of people across Turkey, Iraq, Syria and Iran. Ladino, also known as Judaeo-Spanish, is a heritage language historically spoken by Sephardic Jewish communities in Turkey and the wider Mediterranean world.
- If you're curious about the differences and similarities, uTalk supports 150+ languages, so you can explore Greek, Kurmanji Kurdish, and Ladino alongside Turkish.
"We help make learning Turkish easy."
"We know it's easy to feel overwhelmed when Turkish words look nothing like English and the grammar seems completely different. That's why, at uTalk, we build lessons around real spoken Turkish, not abstract rules. As every word and phrase is recorded by a native speaker, you'll hear the language exactly as it's spoken every day. With uTalk's help, you'll make meaningful progress right from your very first session."
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uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk
uTalk has helped over 30 million people start speaking a new language. Our Turkish content is recorded by real native speakers from Turkey. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Read our reviews to see how fellow learners have turned daily practice into real progress.
Your language learning journey in Turkish
Maybe you want to travel through Turkey, connect with Turkish friends or family, or simply build your confidence for work or business. Turkish is spoken by around 80 million people, mainly in Turkey and Northern Cyprus, but it's also used by large communities across Europe and Western Asia. Finding helpful Turkish lessons that focus on speaking rather than learning textbook grammar can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be.
Get StarteduTalk is here to help. Start with First Words such as merhaba or teşekkürler, then progress through the course to learn Turkish vocabulary for travel, food, work and everyday life. You'll listen to native speakers, record yourself and compare the two. Games make it fun for beginners, but the practical content is suitable for more experienced learners. You can learn online or offline and follow a guided path or explore by yourself. You can choose what you learn and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Turkish with confidence. You'll understand more of what people say. You'll be able to use your language skills in Turkey, with friends and in new situations.
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Explore the Oghuz language family
Turkish belongs to the Oghuz branch of the Turkic language family, a group with roots stretching across Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Middle East. If you're curious and would like to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the language family, check out Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
These languages share deep historical roots and often have similar vocabulary, so if you learn Turkish first, Azerbaijani or Turkmen may feel surprisingly familiar.
Get StartedYour Turkish questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1-A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Turkish easy to learn?
Turkish has a reputation for being challenging, but it's logical and consistent. The best way to build momentum fast is to start with greetings, numbers and practical phrases.
What language is Turkish similar to?
Turkish is most closely related to Azerbaijani and Turkmen. All three belong to the Oghuz branch of the Turkic language family and share vocabulary and grammar patterns. Turkish has also borrowed words from Arabic (Modern Standard), Persian, French and Greek over the centuries, so you may spot the occasional familiar word if you're familiar with those languages.
Can I learn Turkish for business?
Yes. uTalk covers practical vocabulary for a wide range of real-life situations, including categories you will find useful in professional and business contexts. It's a great way to build a working foundation in Turkish before taking a business trip or when working with Turkish-speaking colleagues.
How fast can I learn to speak Turkish?
Many learners can handle simple everyday conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Short, regular sessions work best, but your speed depends on how often you use the app and how consistently you review. The built-in games and adaptive review system are designed to help you to learn and retain words faster.
Can I learn Turkish for free with uTalk?
Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you're not satisfied.
Where can I learn Turkish with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.