tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430537140683162371.post4077992338053743293..comments2023-05-14T23:29:25.371-07:00Comments on Turklish: Turning Over a New Leaf with My TurkishAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363825603158215830noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430537140683162371.post-78868792870721262562013-02-06T16:11:32.109-08:002013-02-06T16:11:32.109-08:00It's hard to follow through with all my langua...It's hard to follow through with all my language learning plans - I really need to develop the habits. I'm actually signing up for some Turkish tutoring this semester to try to develop a habit of studying and to be held accountable for my improvement! <br /><br />The music so far has worked out really well and I've put a few discs in the car, which helps. I also tried to listen to some Turkish language CDs in the car - I'm through them all now and I learned some silly phrases, but H. swears that they helped me with flawless pronunciation of certain key phrases. Problem is - I fool people with my pronunciation at the beginning of conversations and then they start speaking rapid-fire Turkish with me and I'm lost. :-)<br /><br />I understand, it's hard to find time for TV (Turkish or otherwise) with so much going on and so many good blogs to read! We usually watch something on the weekend and that's about it.<br /><br />Learning the language is really important for me right now, especially since I would like to teach in Turkey and the number of English-teaching institutions are few and far between. We plan on moving when I am done with my PhD (hopefully another 2 years if all goes well)<br /><br />I hope I'm doing the right things to prepare - I'm so happy to be involved in this blogging community and to have such correspondence with like-minded people like you!! It has really helped me open my inner and outer eyes and really notice things about myself, about Turkey, and about the different cultures.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363825603158215830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430537140683162371.post-40828619334963870682013-02-06T15:10:28.069-08:002013-02-06T15:10:28.069-08:00I am so amazed at your alternative strategies here...I am so amazed at your alternative strategies here - you put my efforts (almost nil) to shame. I am also more of a "better at learning with structure" person. I think the Turkish airlines mag is a super idea - and glad to be linked to this new blog! I have had less luck with music and shows, but while on the tenure track, didn't have time for much of that...<br /><br />You are really preparing yourself well for life in Turkey - will you be moving to Turkey just after your marriage - or after school finishes for you both or???Liz Cameronhttp://www.slowly-by-slowly.comnoreply@blogger.com