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How to say “Should” or “Must” or “Need to” in Turkish grammatically.
Turkish Consonant Harmony Explained Simply
All about Turkish consonant harmony, an important grammar concept, even for beginners.
Turkish Phrases for Everyday Survival as a Tourist / Visitors
Everyday survival phrases in Turkish that you use in daily life in Türkiye.
An italki Review by Language Obsessives — 200+ Lessons, 10+ languages
We used itakli to learn several languages, and speak 10 between us. This is our italki review from long-term users.
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Chinese Characters in Martial Arts that you see in wall hangings, on uniforms, or in random other places.
How Hard is Turkish for English Speakers? An Analysis
An analysis of how hard Turkish is for English speakers, looking at grammar, writing system, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Turkish Vowel Harmony — Explained Simply
A simple explanation of Turkish vowel harmony, using tables and clear examples.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) vs Language Learning — A Linguist’s Perspective
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A review of my time training in MMA with Marco Santi at Dog Eat Dog in Florence, Italy.
Learn Languages Faster as an Adult
How adults can learn languages much faster than children, and how to use your age and experience to your advantage in learning.