Opening phrases in Turkish, for the guy who makes my coffee!

Hi all,

I recently started taking the train 3 out of 5 days during the week. There is a little coffee place near the train station. I actually don't buy coffee from them a lot, but my opinion is changing as the main barista there is Turkish and I want to practice my Turkish.

What are some good/related phrases that can help me start conversation with him?

I'm looking for stuff like; Günaydın, nasılsiniz, bir kahve (latte/cappucino?). Maybe some basic conversation as well.

Thank you all, I appreciate your feedback and comments :)

Turkish songs to listen to and learn

Hi all! I am trying to become more familiar with the Turkish language and I think that listening to Turkish music would be a good introduction, right?

I would like to know what songs/bands you are enjoying or which ones helped introduce you (for turkish learners) to Turkish.

A bit about my tastes; I generally like most types of music. It'd be nice to hear what pop songs people like in the Turkish speaking world. I really like hearing languages being sung in their cultural styles, so old or new style folk bands. I also like listening to a lot of English language rock and metal, so maybe there are some Turkish language bands rocking it out too??

Give me your suggestions! :D

How to start learning a language

Hi all,

Sorry if this seems a very basic question. You are all here because you are great with languages :)

What do you think is the best way for learning a language? I have become very familiar with a few apps for learning languages, such as DuoLingo, HelloTalk and Memrise. I also want to start using italki more (I have not had much experience with it). I still feel that these techniques are secondary and should complement study you are already doing by yourself.

What methods or techniques help you progress through language learning and help you feel committed to the language? How do you move from simply being interested to a language to a committed learner? You can tell me your favourite language book series, your language routines or how techniques you have developed on your own that you feel work best.

A bit about me; I am learning Turkish and have no community to speak with, nor any real attachment to the language. However, I think these questions can help all learners.

best :)

German Noun Genders! Hi all, I am just wondering if there is an online database or similar website where one can find out the gender of German nouns? This would be great for when I read new words; especially given I do not have a dictionary yet :)

The italki language challenge!

It's a new year and everyone has got their 2016 resolutions. At least some of you, I hope, will be learning or perfecting a language this year. So I saw the language challenge on the corner of my screen and was wondering, who else is keen to participate? Did you do it last year? Do you think it will help you learn? Are you a teacher who will be helping others? Let me know I am interested in this challenge and what to hears other peoples stories :D

Meine Einführung für Deutsch Hallo! Ich komme aus Australien und Ich mag Sprachen lernen. Ich lerne Deutsch auf 'DuoLingo'. Ich habe ein hohes Niveau mit 'DuoLingo' aber Ich will shreiben, liesen und sprechen mehr. Mein Traum ist zu liesen Deutsch Bücher und Fernsehen Filme. Im Moment Ich mag Deutsch Musik hören. Oh gosh, I'm sure I have made many mistakes today. However every journey starts with a single step (is there a phrase like that in German? :/). I am still very confused with sentence structure and the like.

Barang-barang Indonesia di Australia Kini, tidak mengejutkan bahwa barang-barang asli terdapat di Indonesia dan sebalinya. Hari ini saya mau ceritakan satu pengalaman ketika saya melihat makanan Indonesia di Australia. Sudah lama makanan Asia dan Indonesia terdapat di Australia, seperti nasi, 'indomie' dan lainnya. Ketika saya berjalan di pasar saya melihat satu toko yang jual makan kecil, seperti bermacam keju, acar dan hidangan laut. Mereka jual remis-remis yang dicampurkan dengan sambal oelek. Walaupun pilihan ini aneh kepada saya ternyata sedap sekali. Yang paling penting dari sini bahwa orang Australia dan orang Indonesia berbagi barang-barangnya dan membikin yang bagus atau sedap. Gambarnya termasuk.

A new year a new...?

Hi everbody! So as we all go into the new year at our respective time zones, people will be making new years resolutions and plans for the future. I would like to know what you are wanting to improve on in 2016? Obviously many of us, myself included, will be hoping to learn a new language or improve an old one. I would like to start taking my German studies seriously, I think. However, you might also have some other goals for the year. I am hoping to finish my bachelors degree at the end of the year. Woohoo!

So, what is it you are looking to accomplish or improve in this year? All the best :) 

الشعرو تعلم اللغة العربية خلال دراستي باللغتل العربية لمدة سنتين عرفت عن الأشعار لتعلم اللغة. مثلاً يجد شعر عن القواعد أو الأفعل و هكذا. في الدول الغربية يدرّس كثير من المعاهد بالإنجلسية وليس بالعربية لذالك أنا مهتم بهذا النوع التربية. عرفت الشعر والقصيدة مهم في ثقفاة والتاريخ العربية. "هذا فكرتي وسوالي اليكم هو : "هل الشعر مهم لتعلم اللغة؟ خصوصاً العربية الفصحى" بعد ذلك ، "أي كتاب أو مجمعه من الأشعار مناسب لتعلم اللغة مع جيد ؟ طبعاً يجد كثير من الاخطاء في هذا فقرة، لذلك أنا سعيد مع توصيات أو الصحيحات منكم. شكراً جزيلاً Things I had trouble with, the spelling of poem, poems and poetry :'( as well as using something like therefore ( لذالك ?)